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Sony PlayStation 5 Pro: what owners actually say
The PS5 Pro's missing disc drive and thin library of games that need the extra power dominate owner and prospective-buyer discussion
What owners complain about
- No disc drive included COMMON
Multiple users point out the disc drive is sold separately and not bundled, with one calling it 'insane that it's not included at that high of a price point.' Others were unaware it was even detachable.
- Not enough games justify the upgrade COMMON
Users question what the point of more power is when 'the number of games made specifically for the PS5 can be counted on 1 hand' and those don't have significant performance issues warranting stronger hardware.
- Questionable value vs. asking price SOME
Commenters argue affordability should be the main target, noting the target audience games on TVs that are 'usually only 60Hz, something the PS5 and XSX can do comfortably.'
- Marginal specs beyond GPU SOME
One user notes that 'aside from the GPU TFLOPS the rest of it is a slight improvement if at all,' undercutting the Pro positioning.
- Digital ownership concerns SOME
A 'you will own nothing and you will be happy' sentiment appears, tied to the lack of physical media support out of the box and platform exclusivity.
What owners love
- Strong meme appeal
The most-upvoted comment chain (2,500+ upvotes) is a joke that the add-on disc drive makes the console look like a Nintendo Wii — owners find the visual genuinely amusing.
- Raw GPU uplift acknowledged
Even skeptical commenters concede the GPU TFLOPS represent the one area of meaningful improvement over the base PS5.
Surprising patterns
- The single most-engaged comment across all platforms wasn't about performance or price — it was a joke that the separate disc drive makes the PS5 Pro look like a Wii.
- Multiple highly-upvoted comments advise simply buying a gaming PC instead, citing customisability, OS choice, expandable storage, and opposition to funding hardware exclusivity.
- Several users link their hesitation about the PS5 Pro to a broader disgust with the entire hardware market — inflated GPU and RAM prices — saying they'll hold off until 'maybe next generation.'
WHO SHOULD SKIP IT
Buyers who want a meaningful library of games that actually leverage the Pro's extra horsepower, or who expect a disc drive included at a premium price point, should look elsewhere based on owner discussion.
Synthesised from 181 real owner comments across 2 platforms. Every point is grounded in the comments — no marketing, no AI guessing. How we do it →