Overview
- Insider Gaming, citing anonymous sources, reports that Sony intends to ship PlayStation 6 without a built-in optical drive, offering a removable drive as a separate accessory.
- Outlets say the approach extends Sony’s PS5-era strategy that internally met targets, with a base model focused on digital purchases and an add-on for disc playback.
- Sources describe a simpler exterior intended to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce weight, and maximize shipping space.
- Coverage places the unconfirmed launch timeframe around 2027 with an estimated price near $500/€500, noting that Sony has not announced details.
- A separate report suggests a PS5 revision could lower SSD capacity to about 825 GB at the same price, underscoring a broader push to cut hardware costs as some players voice concern over reduced focus on physical media.