{"id":97727,"date":"2025-12-02T22:16:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T06:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/?p=97727"},"modified":"2025-12-02T22:16:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T06:16:26","slug":"ps5-slim-disc-drive-pairing-removed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/zh-hans\/blog\/ps5-slim-disc-drive-pairing-removed\/","title":{"rendered":"New PS5 Slim Models No Longer Need Disc Drive Pairing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new report suggests that Sony has quietly removed the mandatory online PS5 Slim disc drive pairing process for the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/fr-fr\/ps5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PlayStation 5<\/a> Slim units. This update could significantly improve convenience for new buyers, as the PS5 Slim disc drive pairing requirement has been criticized since launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/product\/playstation-network-gift-cards\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_2025-11-24_14-09-10.jpg\" alt=\"PlayStation Network Gift Card\" class=\"wp-image-96533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_2025-11-24_14-09-10.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_2025-11-24_14-09-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_2025-11-24_14-09-10-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_2025-11-24_14-09-10-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_2025-11-24_14-09-10-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_2025-11-24_14-09-10-350x197.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/product\/playstation-network-gift-cards\/\">PlayStation Network Gift Card<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-latest-reports-confirm-disc-drive-pairing-is-no-longer-required\" data-level=\"2\">Latest Reports Confirm Disc Drive Pairing Is No Longer Required<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-conflicting-reports-suggest-firmware-updates-may-affect-the-feature\" data-level=\"2\">Conflicting Reports Suggest Firmware Updates May Affect the Feature<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-conclusion\" data-level=\"2\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-frequently-asked-questions\" data-level=\"2\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-latest-reports-confirm-disc-drive-pairing-is-no-longer-required\">Latest Reports Confirm Disc Drive Pairing Is No Longer Required<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new source, Modyfikator89, claims that the latest <strong>PS5 Slim<\/strong> units with the detachable disc drive no longer need an online connection for activation. The user shared a video of a newly purchased console being set up, showing that the initial configuration no longer includes any disc drive pairing step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the user, the updated PS5 Slim model is already available in retail stores and ships with factory firmware version 11.40. It appears that the disc drive now comes pre\u2011paired at the factory, removing the need for players to connect to the internet for the process. This change directly addresses previous criticism surrounding the required <strong>PS5 Slim disc drive pairing<\/strong> procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Related article:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/blog\/playstation-christmas-sale-5000-games-discounted\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PlayStation Christmas Sale: 5000 Games Discounted<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-disc-drive-update.webp\" alt=\"ps5 slim disc drive pairing removed\n\n\" class=\"wp-image-97740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-disc-drive-update.webp 1920w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-disc-drive-update-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-disc-drive-update-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-disc-drive-update-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-disc-drive-update-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-disc-drive-update-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-disc-drive-update-350x197.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conflicting-reports-suggest-firmware-updates-may-affect-the-feature\">Conflicting Reports Suggest Firmware Updates May Affect the Feature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the positive news, some uncertainty remains. According to user DoesItPlay1 on X, although the new PS5 Slim retains its pre\u2011paired disc drive even after a factory reset, this function may be lost following a firmware update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The user noted that further testing is still in progress, so these claims are not yet fully confirmed. Until more concrete evidence arrives, buyers should remain aware that future firmware behavior could affect disc drive functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-slim-no-pairing.webp\" alt=\" new PS5 Slim models no longer require online disc drive pairing\" class=\"wp-image-97734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-slim-no-pairing.webp 1920w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-slim-no-pairing-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-slim-no-pairing-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-slim-no-pairing-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-slim-no-pairing-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-slim-no-pairing-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-slim-no-pairing-350x197.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The removal of mandatory online disc drive pairing on the new PS5 Slim models is an encouraging improvement for PlayStation buyers. However, unanswered questions remain about how firmware updates might impact this feature in the long term. As more information emerges, players will better understand whether this is a permanent upgrade or a temporary workaround.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-slim-disc-drive-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"ps5 slim drive fix\" class=\"wp-image-97728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-slim-disc-drive-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-slim-disc-drive-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-slim-disc-drive-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-slim-disc-drive-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-slim-disc-drive-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-slim-disc-drive-350x197.webp 350w, https:\/\/item4gamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ps5-slim-disc-drive.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764740915862\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do the new PS5 Slim models require online disc drive pairing?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">According to the latest reports, no. The newest PS5 Slim units appear to have their disc drives pre\u2011paired at the factory.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764740923733\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Will firmware updates remove the pre\u2011paired disc drive feature?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Some sources claim this could happen, but the issue is still being tested and is not yet confirmed.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764741053656\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What firmware version do the updated PS5 Slim units ship with?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Reports indicate they come with factory firmware 11.40.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764741062588\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does a factory reset break the disc drive pairing?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">So far, it seems that the pre\u2011paired drive remains functional after a factory reset.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new report reveals that updated PS5 Slim units no longer need online disc drive pairing, as the drive is pre\u2011paired at the factory. However, early findings suggest this feature may change after firmware updates, and further testing is ongoing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36884,"featured_media":97746,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ilachat_synced":"","ilachat_sync_on_save":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2319],"tags":[2445],"class_list":["post-97727","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-gaming-news","tag-playstation"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.8 (Yoast SEO v27.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>PS5 Slim Disc Drive Pairing Removed in New Models<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"New PS5 Slim models remove the PS5 Slim disc drive pairing requirement, offering a faster setup and no need for online activation.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, 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