PS5 Pro Disc Drive Guide: Setup, Cost and Compatibility

PS5 Pro supports Sony’s removable PS5 disc drive, even though the console is sold as an all-digital system without an optical drive installed.

The accessory lets PS5 Pro owners use supported PS5 and PS4 game discs and play 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD media.

The drive is designed to attach directly to compatible newer PS5 hardware, including PS5 Pro. Installation is intended to be user-accessible, but there is one important setup requirement: an internet connection is required to pair the disc drive with the console.

That makes the drive most useful if you already own physical PlayStation games, regularly buy used titles, lend or resell discs, or want PS5 Pro to double as a 4K Blu-ray player.

There is also a long-term factor to consider. Sony has announced that physical disc production for newly released PlayStation games will end from January 2028. Games released on disc before that date can continue to be used.

The drive therefore remains useful for existing physical libraries and movie collections even as future new PlayStation releases move towards digital-only distribution.

For a wider look at the console itself, see our PS5 Pro explained guide.

Quick answer: does PS5 Pro support a disc drive?

Yes. PS5 Pro supports Sony’s removable PS5 disc drive, even though the console is sold as an all-digital system without an optical drive installed.

The accessory lets PS5 Pro owners use supported PS5 and PS4 game discs and play 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD media. Sony requires an internet connection to pair the drive with the console during setup.

Which disc drive works with PS5 Pro?

PS5 Pro uses Sony’s removable CFI-ZDD1-series Disc Drive.

Sony lists the accessory for PS5 Pro as well as compatible newer PS5 Digital Edition consoles. Compatible slim PS5 Digital Edition hardware includes CFI-2000-series and CFI-2100 revisions.

Because Sony has released multiple PS5 hardware revisions, check the model information on the console and accessory packaging before buying.

The detachable accessory is different from the integrated optical drive in the original launch-model disc-equipped PS5. You cannot treat the original CFI-1000-series internal drive as the removable PS5 Pro accessory.

If you are still deciding which console makes the most sense, our PS5 Pro vs PS5 comparison covers the broader hardware and value differences.

PS5 Pro-style console with detachable disc drive in a living-room gaming setup beside physical game cases — A removable disc drive adds physical-game and movie-disc support to a compatible PS5 Pro setup.

What can you use the disc drive for?

Once installed and paired, the PS5 Pro disc drive supports several types of physical media.

For games, that includes:

PS5 game discs released in physical form
supported PS4 game discs
eligible PS4 disc games that offer a PS5 upgrade

For video, Sony lists support for:

4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
Blu-ray Disc
DVD

This gives the accessory a use beyond gaming. A PS5 Pro connected to a home cinema can also function as a 4K Blu-ray player.

Physical games can also provide options that digital purchases do not always offer. Depending on your market, you may be able to buy used copies, lend a game to someone else or resell it when you are finished.

The optical drive does not unlock every previous PlayStation disc generation. Sony’s PS5 documentation states that original PlayStation, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 format software cannot be played from disc on PS5.

How to install the PS5 Pro disc drive

Sony designed the removable drive as a modular accessory, so installing it does not require opening the console’s main electronics enclosure.

Before starting, fully turn off the PS5 Pro rather than putting it into Rest Mode.

Turn off the PS5 Pro.
Disconnect the power cable and other cables.
Allow the console to cool if it has recently been used.
Place it on a soft, flat surface.
Remove the short horizontal feet.
Remove the circular side cover for the drive area.
Align the disc drive with the console’s attachment points.
Press the drive into place securely.
Install the replacement cover and longer horizontal feet.
Reconnect the console and complete the on-screen pairing process.

Keep the original cover and short feet somewhere safe. You will need them if you later remove the drive and return the console to its standard drive-free configuration.

Sony sells the vertical stand separately if you prefer to position PS5 Pro vertically.

Why does the disc drive need an internet connection?

Physical installation is only one part of setup.

Sony requires an internet connection to pair the removable disc drive with the PS5 console.

That requirement applies to the pairing process. It does not mean every disc-based game suddenly requires a permanent internet connection just because the detachable drive is installed.

Individual games can still have their own update, account, licence or online-service requirements.

installation is physical
initial drive pairing requires internet access
individual game connectivity requirements are separate

You should therefore make sure the console can connect to the internet before installing or moving the drive.

Can you remove or move the disc drive later?

Yes. Sony documents both installation and removal.

To remove the drive, fully shut down and disconnect the console, remove the appropriate horizontal feet and cover, then lift the drive out using the recessed section described in Sony’s instructions.

Afterward, reinstall the original cover and short feet.

This modular design means you can buy PS5 Pro as a digital-only console and add physical-media support later.

The drive can also be used with another compatible console, but moving it should not be treated as a completely configuration-free swap. Because the drive must be paired with a console during setup, plan on having internet access available when configuring it with another compatible PS5.

How much does PS5 Pro plus the disc drive cost?

The most useful number is the combined cost of turning PS5 Pro into a disc-capable console.

Pricing varies by region, retailer, taxes and promotions, so there is no single worldwide total.

As of September 2026, Sony’s current recommended PS5 Pro pricing and PlayStation Direct disc-drive listings put the approximate totals at:

Market	PS5 Pro RRP	Disc drive reference price	Approximate combined cost
United States	$899.99	About $79	About $979
United Kingdom	£789.99	About £69	About £859
Europe	€899.99	About €79	About €979

These are reference figures rather than guaranteed checkout prices. Retail discounts, bundles, taxes, stock levels and regional pricing can all change the actual total.

Sony raised the recommended PS5 Pro price in April 2026, so older guides quoting the original 2024 launch price may now be outdated.

The vertical stand is also sold separately if you want to use the console upright.

If physical games matter to you, compare the full Pro-plus-drive cost against a standard PS5 with a disc drive rather than comparing only the base console prices.

Our Is PS5 Pro Worth It? guide covers the broader upgrade decision.

What changes from January 2028?

Sony announced in July 2026 that physical disc production for all newly releasing PlayStation games will end from January 2028.

After that point, new games will be sold through PlayStation Store and retailers in digital formats rather than on newly manufactured game discs.

Sony also says the change does not affect games that were already released, or games that receive a physical release before January 2028.

That means the PS5 Pro disc drive can still remain useful after the change for:

an existing PS5 physical library
supported PS4 game discs
second-hand copies of previously released physical games
physical games released before January 2028
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray movies
Blu-ray movies
DVDs

The policy changes the long-term value calculation rather than making the accessory obsolete.

Someone with a large existing physical library may continue to use the drive for years. Someone starting from scratch with an almost entirely digital collection has less reason to buy it specifically for future new game releases.

PS5 Pro with disc drive vs standard PS5

Adding the removable drive does not change PS5 Pro’s gaming performance. It simply adds physical-media support to the same Pro hardware.

PS5 Pro still provides the 2TB SSD and Pro-specific graphics capabilities covered in our PS5 Pro specs explained guide.

The main choices can therefore be simplified to:

Standard PS5 with disc drive: the more affordable route to physical PS5 gaming for most buyers.

PS5 Pro without disc drive: the Pro hardware for players with an all-digital library.

PS5 Pro plus disc drive: Pro hardware plus supported physical games and movie discs, at a significantly higher total hardware cost.

There is no universally best option. The right choice depends on how much you value PS5 Pro’s graphics improvements and how much physical media you actually use.

Who should buy the PS5 Pro disc drive?

The strongest case is for PS5 Pro owners who already have a meaningful physical library.

Consider buying the drive if you:

own several PS4 or PS5 game discs
regularly buy used physical games
trade or resell games
borrow games from friends or family
own 4K Blu-ray or Blu-ray movies
have physical collector’s editions you still want to use
want continued access to physical PlayStation releases made before the 2028 change

You can probably skip it if your game library is almost entirely digital and you mainly stream movies.

The 2028 policy makes that distinction clearer. The drive can continue to unlock a large existing physical catalogue, but it should no longer be viewed as a guarantee of access to physical editions of future PlayStation releases.

Frequently asked questions

Does PS5 Pro come with a disc drive?

No. PS5 Pro is sold as an all-digital console without an integrated optical drive. Sony’s compatible removable drive is sold separately.

Which disc drive works with PS5 Pro?

PS5 Pro uses Sony’s removable CFI-ZDD1-series Disc Drive. Check current PlayStation compatibility information and the model details on the accessory before buying.

Do I need internet to install the PS5 Pro disc drive?

You need an internet connection to pair the removable drive with the console during setup.

Can PS5 Pro play 4K Blu-ray movies with the drive installed?

Yes. Sony lists 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray Disc and DVD among the supported formats.

Can PS5 Pro play PS1, PS2 or PS3 game discs?

No. Sony states that original PlayStation, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 format software cannot be played from disc on PS5.

Will the PS5 Pro disc drive still work after January 2028?

Yes. Compatible existing discs will continue to work. Sony’s 2028 change concerns physical production of newly releasing PlayStation games, not the ability to use compatible discs that were already released.

Conclusion

The PS5 Pro disc drive is a straightforward way to add physical-media support to Sony’s higher-performance console.

It adds support for compatible PS5 and PS4 game discs as well as 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD media, and it can be installed without opening the console’s main electronics enclosure.

Its limitations are equally important. The accessory costs extra, requires internet access for pairing during setup and is entering a PlayStation ecosystem where new game-disc production is scheduled to end from January 2028.

For someone with a substantial physical PlayStation or movie collection, the PS5 Pro disc drive can still offer years of practical value. For a player whose library is already almost entirely digital, the console works perfectly well without it.

Disclaimer: Pricing, stock, compatibility details and PlayStation distribution policies can change. Check current PlayStation support information and local retailer pricing before buying.