# Sony's New PS5 Signals the End of Disc Drives? 🎮

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**Created:** [September 10, 2024, 11:39pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/sonys-new-ps5-signals-the-end-of-disc-drives/291062 "2024-09-10T23:39:36Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 10, 2024, 11:39pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/sonys-new-ps5-signals-the-end-of-disc-drives/291062/1 "2024-09-10T23:39:36Z")

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1. **PlayStation 5 Pro Announcement**  
Sony has introduced the $699.99 PlayStation 5 Pro, a mid-generation upgrade that requires a separate $79.99 disc drive for physical games. This move could signal a shift towards a disc-free future for gaming consoles.

2. **Microsoft’s All-Digital Approach**  
Microsoft is also moving towards a disc-free model with the Xbox Series S and an upcoming all-digital Series X. The trend suggests that future consoles from both Sony and Microsoft may go fully digital or offer disc drives separately.

3. **Retail Trends**  
Retailers are pulling back from physical media, with Redbox shutting down and major stores like Best Buy and Target moving away from physical DVDs. This trend could extend to video games, as brick-and-mortar stores reduce physical game inventory.

**Read more at:** [The Verge](https://theverge.com)

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**Post date:** [September 10, 2024, 11:51pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/sonys-new-ps5-signals-the-end-of-disc-drives/291062/2 "2024-09-10T23:51:18Z")

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> [@Sony Unveils $700 PlayStation 5 Pro: The Future of Gaming? video\_game](https://onehack.st/t/sony-unveils-700-playstation-5-pro-the-future-of-gaming/291069):
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> Summary: New Model Announcement Sony has officially introduced the PlayStation 5 Pro, a mid-generation upgrade priced at $699.99. The console, which launches on November 7, features a triple groove design and is available in an all-digital version. Enhanced Performance The PS5 Pro boasts a larger GPU and faster memory, offering 45% faster rendering compared to the base PS5. It includes advanced ray tracing and an AI-driven upscaler for better resolution and clarity. Game Enhancements …