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Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition vs Sony PlayStation 5 Disc Edition

These are not two working consoles. Product A is a new, sealed-style PS5 Digital Edition: no disc drive, 825GB SSD, one DualSense, full warranty. Product B is a broken CFI-1115A sold for parts only: it does not power on, has no disc, no power cable, no warranty and no returns. For anyone who wants to play games, buy A. Buy B only if you repair consoles and want a donor unit. Reviewers praise the PS5's SSD load times, haptics and 3D audio; owners of the disc model like the Blu-ray drive, which A lacks.

  • Choose the PS5 Digital Edition if you want a working console to play games today, with a controller, cables and a one-year warranty.
  • Choose the CFI-1115A if you repair consoles and want a cheap donor unit for parts, and you accept it will not power on.

Prices

  • Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition: $414.99 at Mobile Culture (checked today)
  • Sony PlayStation 5 Disc Edition: $520.00 at Retro vGames (checked today)
  • Difference: the Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition is $105.01 cheaper than the Sony PlayStation 5 Disc Edition today
Sony
Sony PlayStation 5 Console 825GB White

Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition

Sony PlayStation 5 Console 825GB White

$414.99at Mobile CultureChecked 1 h ago
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Pros
  • Plays PS5 games with fast SSD loading
  • DualSense haptics, adaptive triggers and Tempest 3D audio
  • One-year warranty and a full set of cables
  • NVMe slot for adding storage
Cons
  • No disc drive, so no physical games or Blu-ray movies
  • 825GB fills quickly with large titles
  • Stand sold separately on some bundles
Sony
Sony PlayStation 5 Disc Edition PS5 Console CFI-1115A

Sony PlayStation 5 Disc Edition

Sony PlayStation 5 Disc Edition PS5 Console CFI-1115A

$520.00at Retro vGamesChecked 1 h ago
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Pros
  • Useful as a parts donor for CFI-1115A repairs
  • Disc Edition shell and drive assembly present
  • 1TB drive may be salvageable
Cons
  • Does not power on
  • No power cable, no controller, no disc
  • No warranty, returns or refunds
  • May be missing internal parts

What separates them

Sony PlayStation 5 Digital EditionSony PlayStation 5 Disc Edition
Working conditionNew and functionalDoes not power on, sold as-is
Disc driveNone; digital games onlyBlu-ray drive listed, but unit is dead and no disc included
Storage825GB SSD, NVMe expansion slot1TB listed, unverified on a non-booting unit
In the boxConsole, one controller, AC, HDMI and USB cablesConsole only; power cable not included
Warranty and returnsOne-year parts and laborNo warranty, no returns, no refunds
ControllerOne DualSense with haptics and adaptive triggersNot included
Intended buyerGamersRepair techs and parts buyers

Price history

  • Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition: lowest $414.99 on Nov 15 at Mobile Culture.
  • Sony PlayStation 5 Disc Edition: lowest $520.00 on Nov 15 at Retro vGames.

Prices at every store

Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition

  • BilletPre-owned

    In stockReturn policy

    $275.00Checked 1 h ago
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  • Mobile CultureNew

    Availability unknown

    $414.99Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • Bigwig PCNew

    Availability unknown

    $555.00Checked 1 h ago
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Sony PlayStation 5 Disc Edition

  • Retro vGamesNew

    In stock

    $520.00Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • SoundmaliNew

    In stock

    $599.99Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by Birdies Games

    $649.99Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • MercariNew

    Availability unknown

    $690.00+ $55.00 shippingChecked 1 h ago
    Visit Mercari
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Specs compared

SpecSony PlayStation 5 Digital EditionSony PlayStation 5 Disc Edition
WeightApprox. 2.6kg—
Storage1 TB SSD (solid-state drive)—
Disc driveno disc drive—
Built-in storage825 GB of built in storage—
CPU cores8 Zen 2 cores clocked at 3.5GHz—
GPU architecturecustom AMD RDNA 2 architecture—
GPU compute units36 compute units clocked at 2.23GHz—
GPU performance10.28 TFLOPs—
Memory16GB of GDDR6 memory—
Memory bandwidth448GB per second—
SSD capacity825GB—
Expansion slotNVMe slot—
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SpecSony PlayStation 5 Digital EditionSony PlayStation 5 Disc Edition
With Motion Control—Yes
Blu-Ray Compatible—Yes
4K Capable—Yes
Color—White
Supported Network—PlayStation Network
Storage Capacity—1 TB

What reviewers say

Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition

Owners rate the PS5 highly for its fast loading, strong exclusives and the DualSense controller. Common complaints are the small usable storage and the console's size and noise.

What people mention
  • Loading speedPraisedOwners say games start and fast-travel almost instantly compared with the PS4.
  • StorageCriticisedPlayers find 825GB fills up after a handful of large games and add an NVMe drive.
  • ControllerPraisedThe DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers are called the standout feature.
  • SizeMixedSome owners find the console bulky and awkward to fit in a media unit.

Questions and answers

Which one can I actually play games on?
Only Product A. It is a working console with a controller and cables. Product B does not power on and is sold for parts.
Is the Disc Edition better than the Digital Edition?
A working Disc Edition plays physical games and Blu-ray movies, which the Digital Edition cannot. But this particular Disc Edition is broken, so it offers no gaming value.
Does Product B come with a warranty?
No. The listing states no warranty, no returns, no exchanges and no refunds. Treat it as a repair project, not a purchase for play.
Can I add storage to Product A?
Yes. It has an NVMe M.2 slot for a compatible SSD. Product B lists 1TB, but that cannot be confirmed on a unit that will not boot.
Which lasts longer?
Product A, by a wide margin. It is new and covered for a year. Product B is already dead and may be missing internal parts.
Is stepping up to the Disc Edition worth it?
Only a working Disc Edition is worth considering, for disc games and Blu-ray. This CFI-1115A is not a step up; it is a parts unit.

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