PS5 Disc Drive Buying Guide 2026: Which Consoles It Fits, Setup and Pairing

The PS5 Digital Edition and the PS5 Pro have no built-in drive. Sony sells an add-on disc drive that lets you play PS5 and PS4 games on disc, 4K Blu-rays, Blu-rays and DVDs. Since Sony announced that new PlayStation games will be digital-only from January 2028, many players ask: is the drive still worth it, and does it even fit my console? Here are the answers, the setup steps from Sony's guide and three matching products on Amazon.de.

Transparency: We haven't tested these products ourselves. All details come from Sony, the manufacturers and the Amazon.de product pages we checked (as of November 2026). We don't list prices because they change constantly.

Does the drive fit your PS5?

Per Sony, the disc drive (model number CFI-ZDD1) only fits these consoles:

The model number starts with "CFI" and, per Sony, is on the bottom of the console when it stands upright. If a stand is attached there, take it off briefly. If you own the original, larger PS5 Digital Edition, you can't add a drive.

What the drive does

• Games: PS5 games and supported PS4 titles on Blu-ray disc.
• Movies: 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD.
• In the box: the drive, a white cover for the drive side, two longer plastic feet for horizontal placement and the manual.

The included cover and the long feet matter. With the drive attached the console is thicker, so the short original feet no longer fit. Keep the old parts: Sony says you need them if you want to use the console without the drive again.

Setup in six steps

This is how Sony describes it. You don't need any tools.

1. Turn the console off from the control center: Power > Turn Off PS5.
2. Unplug the power cord and all other cables, and wait for the console to cool down.
3. Lay the console on a soft cloth, bottom side up, front facing you. Remove the short horizontal feet.
4. Lift the side cover slightly until the clips release, then take it off.
5. Line up the drive's clips with the two holes marked with an inverted triangle and press firmly until it clicks.
6. Attach the new cover and the long feet from the drive box, reconnect the cables and turn the console on.

Pairing: internet is required once

Per Sony, the PS5 needs an internet connection during setup to pair the drive with the console. Without this pairing the drive won't play discs. Keep that in mind if your console normally runs offline.

Sony hasn't explained in detail what happens after that. According to a 2023 PCMag report, the drive isn't locked to one console: it could be paired again on a second console and then swapped between both. That's a hands-on report, not a promise from Sony.

Is the drive worth it despite the 2028 disc stop?

In July 2026 Sony announced that from January 2028, new PlayStation games will be sold on PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats only. Games released on disc before that date aren't affected. Per Sony, their discs keep working.

That makes the call simple:

• Yes, it's worth it if you already own disc games, want to buy used PS5 and PS4 games or watch 4K Blu-rays.
• Probably not if you only play new games and buy digitally anyway. New titles from 2028 come without a disc.

Some big games already ship without a disc. According to ComputerBase, the boxed version of GTA 6 only contains a download code.

Three matching products

This selection isn't a test result. These are examples that were available on Amazon.de when we checked (German postcode 10115).

Example model

The original: Sony Disc Drive for PS5 Digital Edition and PS5 Pro

Sony's official drive. Sold and shipped by Amazon.

Model number

CFI-ZDD1

Fits

PS5 Digital Edition CFI-2000/2100 (slim), PS5 Pro CFI-7000

Media

PS5 and PS4 games, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD

In the box

drive, white cover, 2 horizontal feet (long), manual

Setup

one-time pairing over the internet

Right for you if you own a slim Digital Edition or a PS5 Pro and want to use discs.

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Example model

Stand it upright: Sony Vertical Stand for PS5

The slim and Pro models only come with horizontal feet. To stand the console upright, Sony says you need the separately sold stand. Sold and shipped by Amazon.

Model number

CFI-ZVS1

Fits

PS5 CFI-1000, PS5 slim CFI-2000/2100, PS5 Pro

Mounting

mounting screw, by hand or with a coin

In the box

stand, mounting screw, attachment piece, manual

Right for you if your shelf has more height than width. Per Sony's PS5 Pro compatibility list, the vertical stand and the disc drive work together.

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Example model

Lying flat on a solid base: NexiGo Horizontal Stand for PS5 Slim and Pro

An alternative to the small original feet: a flat base the console lies on. Shipped by Amazon, sold by NexiGo EU.

Fits

PS5 slim and PS5 Pro, disc and digital

Doesn't fit

standard PS5 (original model)

Bottom

silicone pads against slipping

Purpose

horizontal placement, protects the underside from scratches

Right for you if your console lies flat and you want a steadier footing than the clip-in feet.

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The products compared

Product	Type	Fits
Sony Disc Drive	drive	slim Digital, Pro
Sony Vertical Stand	upright stand	all PS5 models
NexiGo Horizontal Stand	flat base	slim, Pro

Our pick in one sentence

If you have a slim Digital Edition or a PS5 Pro and discs on the shelf, get the Sony drive. You only need the vertical stand if the console should stand upright.

For more room for digital games, add an M.2 SSD, see the PS5 SSD buying guide. For 4K Blu-rays, check the gaming TV buying guide.

FAQ

Does the disc drive fit the original PS5 Digital Edition?

No. Per Sony it only fits model groups CFI-2000/2100 (slim) and CFI-7000 (Pro).

Do I need internet for the disc drive?

Yes, during setup. Sony says the drive and the console are paired online.

Can I play PS4 discs?

Yes, supported PS4 titles run from disc per Sony.

Will my disc games still work after 2028?

Yes. Sony's change only affects new games from January 2028. Discs of games released before then keep working.

Do I need tools to attach it?

No. Per Sony, the drive, cover and feet simply click into place.

Do the old short feet still fit?

Not with the drive attached. Use the long feet from the drive box and keep the short ones.

Sources

As of November 2026.

• PlayStation: Disc drive product page (German)
• PlayStation Support: How to set up your disc drive for PS5 consoles (German)
• PlayStation Support: PS5 Pro compatibility guide (German)
• PlayStation: Vertical stand product page (German)
• PlayStation Support: PS5 serial and model numbers (German)
• PlayStation Blog: Physical disc production for new games ends in January 2028 (German)
• ComputerBase: Sony ends disc games from January 2028 (German)
• PCMag: Swapping a Disc Drive Between PS5 Slim Consoles Is Easy