PS5 Disc Drives Limited to One Per Order, Sony Acknowledges High Demand
Sony is limiting PS5 disc drive accessory purchases to one per customer due to high demand and concerns over scalping. This move coincides with Sony's announcement that it will cease manufacturing physical game discs by January 2028.
Why it matters
It marks a significant shift in the gaming industry toward a digital-only future, impacting consumer access to physical media.
Update [ Sat 4th Jul 2026, 1am ]: It turns out the limit on PS5 disc drive orders may have been in place prior to this week’s announcement, so perhaps not related to a sudden influx of scalping.
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