PS5 Pro doesn't come with a disc drive because Sony says it's "giving players choices," like the choice to spend $80 extra to play the physical games "most players" have

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According toSony, that’s because of an altruistic desire to confirm players like you have more options.

He adds, “For the disc drive, it is an option for players.

So I think it’s more of the balance of the value proposition that we’re giving.”

There’s a lot to unpack here.

First, the acknowledgement that “most players may” already have a collection of physical PS5 games.

Here’swhere to pre-order the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collectionandwhere to buy the PS5 disc drive.