Can You Connect an External Disk Drive to a PS5?

Learn whether you can plug a disk drive into a PS5 and explore storage options for your console.

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No, you cannot plug a disk drive into a PS5. The PS5’s physical editions already come with a built-in Blu-ray disk drive. For digital editions, external disk drives are not supported. If you have a digital edition PS5, you will need to purchase and download games directly from the PlayStation Store.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What type of storage can I use with my PS5? You can use external SSDs and USB drives for additional game storage, but not external disk drives for physical media.
  2. Can I play physical games on a PS5 digital edition? No, the PS5 digital edition does not support physical discs; you must purchase all games digitally from the PlayStation Store.
  3. Are there any storage expansion options for PS5? Yes, you can expand your PS5 storage by adding compatible M.2 SSDs.
  4. What should I do if my PS5 runs out of storage? You can delete unused games or applications, or expand your storage with external SSDs or M.2 drives.

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