- The PS5 disc drive has returned to stock at PlayStation Direct and Amazon US as of mid-January 2025.
- Availability is limited and may not last long due to ongoing high demand.
- The shortage is likely influenced by the PS5 Pro’s release, which does not offer a version with a built-in disc drive.
The PlayStation 5 disc drive is now available again at select U.S. retailers, including Amazon and Sony’s official PlayStation Direct store, both offering the accessory at its standard price of $79.99. This restock comes amid persistent shortages that have affected availability since late 2024, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Originally introduced as an optional add-on for the PS5 Digital Edition and later for the PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro models, the disc drive allows users to play physical game discs and 4K Blu-ray movies. Despite the modular design of current PS5 consoles, Sony has struggled to keep the disc drive in stock, likely due to increased demand following the November 7, 2024 launch of the PS5 Pro—a model sold exclusively in a digital-only configuration.
As of January 15, 2025, consumers can purchase the official disc drive directly from Amazon and PlayStation Direct. PlayStation Direct enforces a strict one-per-customer limit to prevent scalping, a policy previously applied to other high-demand products like the PlayStation Portal and 30th-anniversary editions.
A third-party seller on Walmart.com also lists the disc drive, though at a marked-up price of $122—50% above MSRP—with only three units remaining. Given the inflated cost and limited stock, this option serves more as a backup for urgent buyers.
Despite this brief restock, the disc drive remains out of stock at major retailers such as Best Buy, GameStop, and Walmart’s primary inventory, signaling that the supply constraints are not fully resolved.
Where To Buy PS5 Disc Drive Right Now
$424 $500 Save$76 $424 at Amazon$425 at Best Buy$425 at Newegg$500 at Target$500 at Sony
