Subj : The PS5 Slim's disc drive can be swapped between consoles easily
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Mon Nov 13 2023 10:30:06

The PS5 Slim's disc drive can be swapped between consoles easily - but you 
need an internet connection

Date:
Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:27:59 +0000

Description:
A YouTuber has posted a video that answers a number of pressing questions 
about the systems new detachable disc drive module.

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Although it is currently slated for an unspecified November release, the new, 
slimmer PlayStation 5 model is already starting to appear at a handful of 
retailers. A bundle containing Marvels Spider-Man 2 is available right now at 
Walmart alongside a host of other early Black Friday PS5 deals . 

It therefore is no surprise that some customers are getting their hands on 
the console a little early, including the popular YouTuber Ryan Biniecki who 
has posted a comprehensive unboxing and comparison video to their channel . 

In addition to outlining the consoles reduced size and weight, they use the 
video to answer several pressing questions about the systems new detachable 
disc drive module. Although it was discovered last month that you'll need an 
internet connection in order to install the disc drive , many have been left 
wondering whether it will be at all possible to move your disc drive to 
another PS5 console after it has already been installed on one system. 

Thankfully, it appears that you will be able to swap the disc drives around, 
at least according to what was demonstrated in Binieckis video, but there is 
a catch. In addition to requiring an internet connection the first time it is 
installed on a console, the disc drive will also require a connection to 
install every time it is subsequently moved to a new system. This connection 
is only needed once per console, but without it the system wont accept discs 
at all. 

Although this isnt too unexpected given the internet requirement for the 
initial installation, it does spark further fears about the decisions 
potential impact on future video game preservation efforts. As the disc drive 
requires an initial connection to Sonys servers, there might come a time 
several years down the line when the servers are taken offline and 
uninstalled versions of the disc drive module become wholly unusable. 

 Don't miss out on early Black Friday gaming deals . See our guide to the 
best Black Friday PS5 controller deals .



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/the-ps5-slims-disc-drive-can-be-swapped-betwe
en-consoles-easily-but-you-need-an-internet-connection


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