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PS5 Optional Disc Drive Requires Internet Connection to Pair

PS5's New Optional Disc Drive Raises Preservation Concerns: Requires Internet Connection to Pair


PS5 Optional Disc Drive Requires Internet Connection to Pair
There was so much potential.

In a move that has perplexed and concerned some in the gaming community, Sony's upcoming optional disc drive for the PlayStation 5 will mandate an internet connection for its initial pairing with the console.


This detail, first reported by VGC, was spotted in the fine print on the back of the box for the upcoming Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 PS5 slim bundle. While it's speculated that this internet requirement is a security measure to ensure the legitimacy of the disc drive, the need for an internet connection brings up worries about long-term game preservation.


PS5 Optional Disc Drive Requires Internet Connection to Pair