You're not the only one wondering where to buy the PS5 disc drive right now. While we did see a spark of stock in the US (Amazon had the accessory on the shelves for a few days in a row), things have died down now. GameStop is still offering units to its Pro members, but this stock is sorted regionally - so you'll have to be a lucky subscriber to grab one from your local store.
The hunt continues for the elusive disc spinner, then, but for now I'd keep a close eye on Best Buy in the US and Very in the UK. Both of these stores are well known for dropping tough-to-find stock randomly, and they have both offered the chance to buy PS5 disc drive while others were dried up in the past.
The official PS5 disc drive costs $79.99 / £99.99 and is a required PS5 accessory for anyone who wants to play physical games on a PS5 Pro or a digital edition PS5 Slim. The combined price of a PS5 Slim Digital Edition and a PS5 disc drive does exceed the cost of a full-fat PS5 Slim (with the disc drive permanently attached), so if you're on the cusp of picking up a console it's well worth spending the extra on the main release. Of course, if you're upgrading your system you've come to the exact right place.
I've been scouring the web for the retailers offering these hard to find drives - you'll find the latest updates from each retailer just below.
Recent updates
January 21 - PS5 disc drive stock is once again nowhere to be found. After a strong show from Amazon last week, the shelves are barren once more. If you're a GameStop Pro member I'd recommend checking in - there are a few units on the shelves here, but they're all sorted by region. Until then, I'd keep an eye on Best Buy in the US and Very in the UK - these stores have both offered stock in times of need in the past.
Where to buy PS5 disc drive in the US
Where to buy PS5 Disc Drive in the UK
FAQ
Do you need a PS5 Disc Drive?
If you want to play physical games on your PS5 Digital system (including PS5 Pro), then yes you'll need the PS5 Disc Drive. Of course, if you're a serial downloader then feel free to skip the fairly pricey add-on. Of course, if you've bought a full-fat PS5 Slim then you don't need to grab an extra, the disc drive is already installed.
Does PS5 Pro come with a Disc Drive?
No, the PS5 Pro doesn't include a disc drive either in the box or attached to the console. Whether you're buying the standard console or a 30th Anniversary model you'll need to pick up an extra.
How much is the PS5 Disc Drive?
The PS5 Disc Drive costs $99.99 / £79.99, a fairly high price for a gadget that previously came pre-installed on every console.
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