Sony's upcoming PlayStation 6 console will reportedly feature a detachable disc drive from launch, according to Insider Gaming. The PlayStation 5 originally shipped in 2020 as two separate models: one with a Blu-ray drive and one digital-only. Sony later introduced a detachable disc drive mid-generation. Now sources say the company plans to make that detachable drive an official part of the PlayStation family from day one, offering a single base console that can be bought as a digital-only unit, bundled with a drive, or upgraded later by purchasing the removable drive as an accessory.

A removable drive allows Sony to simplify and slim the core chassis, lower production complexity, and reduce shipping costs by shipping a lighter, smaller base unit, where demand is digital-first. It also allows some consumer flexibility, preserves the option for physical media collectors, and makes repairs easier because a faulty drive can be swapped without replacing the whole console. That said, the idea brings questions about accessory SKUs, compatibility, and warranty handling, and Sony will have to ensure the add-on feels integrated and reliable. If the plan holds, the PlayStation 6 could arrive as a cleaner, more modular console that keeps discs alive for another generation, away from the fully digitalized era.