Is the disc PS5 worth it?

It's worth paying the premium if you have the option, as picking the PlayStation 5 with the disc drive will save you money in the long run, and we'll explain why below. The Shortcut is a reader-supported publication.

Is there any point in getting the disc version of PS5?

What's different between the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition? As you may have worked out by now, there are only two key differences between each PS5 model - the disc drive and price. The standard PS5 has a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player that will let you play games from physical discs, as well as watch Ultra HD movies.

Is it worth getting the PS5 digital edition?

If you use your console purely for gaming, however, or have a speedy and robust internet connection for streaming and downloading and can cope with storing games digitally rather than on disc, the Digital Edition could save you a fair bit of money.

What's the difference between PS5 disc and PS5 digital?

The first and most significant difference between the Standard PS5 and the PS5 Digital Edition is that the former comes with a disc drive and the latter does not. If you're into collecting physical movies or have a huge physical PS4 game collection, you definitely need the disc version of the PS5.

Which PS5 is better disc or no disc?

In terms of power, the PS5 and the PS5 Digital Edition are on-par. There are little to no differences in the console's power, which is worth considering. Buying the Digital Edition offers the same console, slightly cheaper due to the lack of a disc drive, which will play into when you make your final decision.

PS5 Digital VS Disc Version - My Thoughts After 4 months

Which PS5 disc model is better?

The standard PS5 is the way to go if you want a disc drive for physical games and 4K Blu-rays. Get the PS5 Digital Edition if you're looking to save $100 and don't mind buying all of your games digitally.

Are PS5 games cheaper digital or disc?

Most big-budget first-party PS5 games, such as the recently released God of War Ragnarok and Horizon: Forbidden West, retail for $69.99 / £69.99 / AU$125 / €79.99. There's no getting around that. You aren't getting a discount on launch whether you opt for the digital copy or the physical disc.

How many games can PS5 hold?

Many of the best PS5 games require between 40-60 GB of storage. Even if you mix in some PS4 games and smaller indies, you can realistically store 10-15 games on the drive at a time. After that, you'll need to delete games and redownload them if you ever want to play them again.

Is a PS5 Pro coming?

A PS5 Pro Could Arrive In Late 2023 Or 2024

Previously, tech giant TCL claimed a PS5 Pro release could happen in 2023 or 2024 during a conference, although Sony has yet to confirm anything regarding the matter.

Do PS5 discs contain the full game?

Every game is 100% installed though, whether it's a digital game or disc game so they both take up the same space. The only difference is the fact that you need to keep in the disc for a disc game as the console uses the disc as a “license check” to make sure that you actually still own that game.

Why do consoles still use discs?

What's it actually installing? Because you still need the disc to play. These days, it's installing the entire game to the Hard Disk. Requiring the game disc to play is -- for the most part -- for copyright protection.

Can the disc PS5 still download games?

1. Not All Games Are Available. Some games are not available for download on your PlayStation 5 disc version. This is because if you want to download a game onto your PS5 disc version, it must be compatible with the system and also have been released in the past 60 days.

Is it better to have PS5 vertical or horizontal?

Not only is the PS5 regularly advertised in a vertical position, but many users will find that it looks better (and takes up less space overall when positioned vertically). If you want to (or need to) position your PS5 vertically, you should be fine doing so as long as you follow all other operational guidelines.

Is there a PS5 slim coming?

PS5 Slim vs PS5

In some ways, we've already got a PS5 Slim. Back in August 2022, Sony launched the CFI-1202A model of PS5, which weighs 300g less than the CFI-1102A model released in 2021 and a whopping 600g less than the original launch model from 2020.

What's next after PS5?

PS5 Pro price and release date

That means we could see a PS5 Pro release as early as 2023, then, as the PS5 launched in November 2020. However, the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing component shortages could push a PS5 Pro launch well into 2024 or beyond.

How many years can a PS5 run?

The life-cycle of the PlayStation 5 should last for “six to seven years,” according to Sony's Masayasu Ito, who was interviewed by Game Informer as part of a big feature about the first 25 years of the PlayStation brand.

How long will PS5 be limited?

Bad news for the people who haven't gotten a PlayStation 5 yet: it seems Sony will continue with the PS5 shortage for the rest of 2022 and beyond.

Can PS5 run 2 games at once?

The console is only capable of having one PS5 game and one PS5 entertainment app open at a time, so there's no option to switch immediately between multiple games.

Is it better to buy games digitally or discs?

Both discs and digital games cost about the same, and they provide a gaming experience and interface that is often identical. Yet while physical discs still represent most sales, more and more gamers (and gaming console manufacturers) are moving toward downloadable cloud-based offerings.

Is it better to have physical or digital games?

They both have advantages and disadvantages. You won't lose digital games like you could cartridges, but physical games tend to get better deals and can be shared with friends and family or sold for other games when you're done with them.

Why are PS5 games cheaper on disc?

This is because they're cheaper to distribute and to stock. But, that is far from the case in the real world, where physical games are often cheaper, even at launch.

What is the highest quality PS5?

Resolution. The PS5 outputs 1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080), 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) and 8K UHD (7680 x 4320). 1080p is the most accessible resolution, though 4K UHD is increasingly popular as the price of the technology falls to a reasonable level.

What is the best quality for PS5?

4K is almost four times higher definition than standard (1080p HD). Though all PS5 consoles have 4K and HDR capabilities, the availability of image quality depends on your home entertainment setup.

Should I get 500GB or 1TB for PS5?

It comes in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities but, like most drives - of all stripes - we recommend the 1TB model based on overall bang for buck, and the storage space you get for your money. As a fast but affordable option for adding significant storage, the Crucial P5 Plus should be on your shortlist.

Does PS5 overheat?

The PS5 does have sufficient cooling systems and should be able to regulate its temperature unassisted, but it can overheat if it's overworked. If you frequently game for five hours or more, consider purchasing an external fan for your PS5.