What kind of DVD can PS5 play?

PS5 standard edition is built with an ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive, it plays ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray Disc, BD-ROM, and BD-R/RE (BDAV, BDMV) DVDs. The hybrid discs are also supported. The PS5 digital edition doesn't have a disc drive to play any disc.
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What DVD can PS5 play?

How to play media discs on PS5 consoles
  • Ultra HD Blu-ray™
  • Blu-ray Disc™ BD-ROM*1. BD-R/RE (BDAV, BDMV)
  • DVD. DVD-ROM. DVD-R/RW*2 (video mode, VR mode*3) DVD+R/RW*2
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What disc formats are supported by PS5?

The base version of the PlayStation 5 includes an Ultra HD Blu-ray optical drive compatible with Ultra HD Blu-ray discs, standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs. The PlayStation 5 does not support CDs and will not play 3D Blu-ray content.
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Can PS5 play PAL DVDs?

The PlayStation 5 (PS5) console is region locked when it comes to movies and other media. This means that the PS5 can only play DVDs and Blu-ray discs that are bought in the same region as the console.
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Can PS5 play burned DVDs?

Clean the disc with a soft, clean cloth to remove any dirt or prints. Try inserting another game, Blu-Ray disc, or DVD. PS5 consoles can't play burned discs or audio CDs.
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Do DVDs look better on PS5?

If you haven't yet, try your dvd or bluray collection on ps5, the upscaling is honestly the best I've seen. The dvds honestly to my eyes don't even look like dvds, more like an hd remaster of a lower grade filmstock. Dragonball GT dvds for example look pretty comparable to DBZ kai blue rays.
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Can you connect a DVD drive to a PS5?

Add a disc drive to your PlayStation®5 Digital Edition console (model group - slim)*. Play PS5® games and a vast back catalogue of supported PS4® titles on Blu-ray™ Disc. Enjoy watching movies and shows on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray™ Discs, Blu-ray™ Discs, and DVDs.
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Can PS5 play PS3 discs?

While the PS5 cannot play PS3 discs directly, a selection of PS3 games can be played digitally.
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Can PS5 read Blu-ray DVD?

There are two models of PS5. One without an optical disc that supports only digital games and one with UHD Blu-ray Disc Drive that supports both digital as well as Blu-ray game discs. So, the answer to the question is if you have the optical disc version of the PS5, then yes, it can play Blu-ray discs.
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Can PS5 play 4K discs?

For starters, Sony is going to continue to offer not one but two new PS5 versions: One with a built in disc drive, and one without. And the one that ships with the disc drive will continue to support playback of 4K Blu-ray discs.
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Is it better to get PS5 digital or disc?

The PS5 Digital Edition and the standard PS5 are identical except for the missing disc drive, dimensions, and weight. There is no difference in performance or in the games that can be played, as both consoles use the same custom processor and have the same 825GB SSD.
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Is PS5 slim or PS5 better?

If you own the launch PS5, there's virtually no reason to upgrade to the Slim model unless you're trying to downsize your entertainment center or are just addicted to buying shiny new things. If you're buying a PS5 for the first time, however, this is probably the one you'll be getting.
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Can you play PS2 games on PS5?

I can understand why the PS5 cannot play PS3 games, but it has emulators for PS1 and PS2 which is how it's able to natively download and play those games. The PS5 can play DVDs, which is most of the PS2 games were on, and Blu-Ray players can read CDs, so Sony would need to just give us a software update to do so.
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Why can t my PS5 read discs?

Clean the disc and disc drive

Your PS5 still won't read the disc? Eject the disk and check for any scratches or scuffs. If it's dirty, clean it with a dry microfiber cloth then, try to start the game again.
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Which is better Blu Ray or DVD?

Blu-ray has better image quality:

It's the highest-quality video format available today (superior to down-loaded or streamed HD content). Blu-ray's maximum resolution is Full High Definition 1920 x 1080p (1080p). DVD is limited to 720 x 480 (480p).
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How do I watch movies on my PS5?

The Media area of your PS5 console user interface brings a selection of free and paid streaming services together in one place, letting you find and launch the latest episodes, movies and recommended shows at the touch of a button.
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Does PS5 slim have disc drive?

Like the PS5 at launch, there are two versions of the Slim model, one with a disc drive and one without. Both now come with 1TB of storage instead of the 825GB that the original models had. Because that's the only change inside, don't expect any new components to make it faster or more powerful.
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What games are not backwards compatible on PS5?

What PS4 games will not work on PS5?
  • Afro Samurai 2 Revenge of Kuma Volume One.
  • Hitman Go: Definitive Edition.
  • Just Deal With It!
  • Robinson: The Journey.
  • Shadwen.
  • We Sing.
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Why is PS5 not compatible with PS3?

Hardware architecture. Same reason the PS3 dropped compatibility early on; early PS3s needed a literal entire PS2 inside to maintain backwards compatibility. The PS3 used a unique CPU architecture; Cell, very powerful, and very complex. It's a beast to emulate, and probably can't be emulated by the PS5 hardware.
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Why won't PS5 play PS3 games?

The PS3 is an incredibly complicated system and it's for this reason emulation of its games are supremely difficult. Having the PS5 support PS3 games would be a costly exercise for Sony and one not worth the added investment.
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Can you use USB disc drive with PS5?

If you want to use a USB extended storage drive that you were previously using with your PlayStation®4 console, simply connect it to your PS5™ console. You'll be able to access any PS4 games on the drive.
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Do you need wifi to watch DVDs on PS5?

The new, slimmer PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition models are starting to ship out ahead of their intended release in November, and the fine print on the back of the box revealed something important but previously unknown about the Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive that players can attach to the console: it requires an internet ...
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Is it better to keep your PS5 horizontal?

But let's also talk about the stability behind the form here. There's no question, whether it's placed vertical or horizontal, the PS5 is flexible enough to slot right into any gaming setup.
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Is PS5 worth the hype?

Now more than ever, Sony's latest console is worth your investment and there has never been a better time to upgrade. Everything about the PS5 screams next-gen. From its outlandish but sleek design, comfortable DualSense controller, and stellar 4K graphics, the PS5 is a major upgrade over the PS4.
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