Best answer: No, the PS5 Digital Edition cannot play discs of any kind since it doesn’t have a disc drive. If you want to use discs with your PS5, you’ll need to get the regular console that has a disc drive and supports disc-based media.
What is the difference between digital and disc version?
As the names indicate, the only thing that distinguishes the “digital edition” from the other – which Sony is referring to only as the PlayStation 5 – is the disc drive and the price. The lack of disc drive in the digital edition does also mean that the console is slightly smaller and more symmetrical.
Are PS5 digital games cheaper?
More competition means more aggressive pricing, and thus ultimately cheaper games of PlayStation fans. Given PS5 games can go for up to $70, cheaper versions will certainly be a boon for a lot of PlayStation gamers. Of course, first you need to find a healthy PS5 restock in order to bag yourself Sony’s new console.
Which PS5 is more expensive?
The key difference is how you’ll manage your library of games. The more expensive PS5 has a disc drive, but the $399 model does not. With 825 GB on each Sony console, your onboard storage space is going to fill up awfully fast.
Can a PS4 savegame of disc be used for digital?
PS4 – Savegame of disc version cannot be used for digital. As you know, with almost every PS4 game, it doesn’t matter if you swap inbetween the digital and disc versions since saves are stored locally and accessible to each type of a game.
Can you convert a disc game to a digital game?
The bad news is to convert your disc game to a digital game you will need to re-buy the game as a digital version. Sorry! The disc content you installed is not the same content as the download, and you will need to delete the physical game to install the digital-only version.
Can you download a game from a disc?
The disc content you installed is not the same content as the download, and you will need to delete the physical game to install the digital only version. Just a warning each game publisher and each game is different – but your old save game file should work with the new digital version once it is installed.
Is the data still saved on the PS4?
Yes, the data is all saved on the PS4 / Storage Device not the disc. All of your data should still be there. Thanks for contributing an answer to Arqade! Please be sure to answer the question.
