About this model
The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition is Sony's disc-free games console. It plays the same PS5 games as the standard model, but without a Blu-ray drive, so all games are downloaded from the PlayStation Store, and media apps are available from the Media section. The custom 825GB SSD virtually eliminates loading screens, while the GPU supports ray tracing and up to 120fps on compatible TVs. The included DualSense controller adds haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for more immersive play. It also runs most PS4 games via backward compatibility, and supports 4K Blu-ray? No – being digital-only, it cannot play physical discs. If you prefer downloading games and want the same performance as the standard PS5, this is the version to choose.
Key specs
| Type | Home video game console (digital edition) |
|---|---|
| Model | PlayStation 5 Digital Edition |
| Storage | 825GB custom SSD |
| Optical drive | None (digital only) |
| Resolution | Up to 8K, 4K at 120Hz |
| CPU | 8x Zen 2 cores at 3.5GHz (variable frequency) |
| GPU | 10.28 TFLOPs, 36 CUs at 2.23GHz (variable frequency) |
| Memory | 16GB GDDR6 |
| Controller | DualSense wireless controller |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, USB |
Compatibility
Plays digital PS5 games and most PS4 games via backward compatibility. Does not accept physical discs. Works with DualSense and DualShock 4 controllers (DualShock 4 only for PS4 games). Expandable storage via NVMe SSD (PCIe 4.0).
Questions about this model
Can I play disc-based games on the PS5 Digital Edition?
No. The Digital Edition has no disc drive, so you can only play games downloaded from the PlayStation Store.
Does the PS5 Digital Edition play PS4 games?
Yes, most PS4 games are playable via backward compatibility, but only digital copies. Physical PS4 discs cannot be used.
Can I expand the storage on the PS5 Digital Edition?
Yes, you can add a compatible NVMe SSD (PCIe 4.0) to increase storage for games.
