The PS5 Slim Digital Edition costs $600 with 825GB storage, while the disc version is $650 for 1TB. The PS5 Pro is $900 and digital-only, with an $80 disc drive add-on available. Physical games will no longer be sold on disc after 2028, but existing discs will work until then.

For $50 more, the 1TB disc model offers 175GB extra storage and disc compatibility through 2027, making it a better value than the Slim Digital Edition. The PS5 Pro is largely sold out due to GTA VI anticipation, with scalper prices common. Sony’s storage shrinkflation reduced the Slim Digital’s capacity from 1TB to 825GB.

Discs still require full installation, so no storage savings are gained. If you lack a physical game library, the digital model may suffice, but the disc version offers flexibility and longevity. Wait for PS6 only if you have no immediate need, as PS5 will see years of support via backward compatibility and new releases.