Summary

• The PS5 disc drive is back in stock at PlayStation Direct and Amazon US.
• Its stateside shortage is still not over, and this new stock may not last for long.
• The ongoing shortage is possibly driven by the PS5 Pro, which lacks a variant that includes a disc drive.

The PlayStation 5 disc drive has returned to stock at select U.S. retailers as of mid-January 2025. However, PS5 owners should act quickly because the device is unlikely to remain available for long, given recent trends.

Launched in 2020, the PS5 Digital Edition was Sony's first console to debut without an optical disc drive. The PS5 Pro, released four years later, followed this trend by also omitting a disc drive. Both the mid-gen upgrade and the new Slim models offer modularity, allowing users to add a separately purchased disc drive. Many PS5 owners in the United States have opted for this upgrade, contributing to a prolonged shortage of Sony's official disc drive attachment.

Despite the ongoing stateside shortages, some national retailers have restocked since the beginning of the year. As of January 15, the attachment is available at Amazon U.S. and Sony's PlayStation Direct for the regular MSRP of $79.99. Game Rant identified a third-party seller offering the device via Walmart, but at a 50% markup, pricing it at $122. With only three units left, this option is more of a last resort for those eager to add physical disc capabilities to their PS5.

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PlayStation Direct Limits PS5 Disc Drive Orders

Sony's digital storefront, PlayStation Direct, limits PS5 disc drive orders to one per customer to combat scalpers targeting high-demand products. This strategy was also used for PlayStation Portal pre-orders and Sony's 30th-anniversary consoles and accessories.

The stateside shortage of the PS5 disc drive has been a source of frustration for PS5 owners for months. A similar situation has emerged in the United Kingdom since late 2024. The timing of these shortages suggests a connection to the PS5 Pro, which launched on November 7 without a disc drive option. Those seeking the best gaming experience from Sony's ecosystem while wanting to use physical media must purchase the disc drive separately.

With the attachment still out of stock at Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy, it's evident that the stateside shortages are far from resolved. However, the duration of these shortages remains uncertain.

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