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Can You Play PS5 Games Without a Disc? Explained

Learn how to play PS5 games without a disc using the PS5 Digital Edition and downloading games from the PlayStation Store.

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Yes, you can play without a disc on the PS5. There are two versions: the standard PS5 with a disc drive and the PS5 Digital Edition, which lacks a disc drive. For the Digital Edition, all games and content must be downloaded from the PlayStation Store.**

Questions and answers

  1. Can I play PS5 games without owning a physical disc?

    Yes. If you have the PS5 Digital Edition, you can play games by downloading them from the PlayStation Store without needing any physical discs.

  2. What is the difference between the PS5 standard and Digital Edition?

    The standard PS5 includes a disc drive for physical games, while the Digital Edition does not support discs and requires all games to be downloaded digitally.

  3. Where can I download games if I have a PS5 Digital Edition?

    All games and content for the PS5 Digital Edition are available for purchase and download on the PlayStation Store.

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