Bad timing, Sony.
The PlayStation Network is currently down, making digital games unplayable (in some circumstances) and driving the point home that disc-based PS5s are the way to go.
PlayStation’s network service status page says that account management, gaming and social services, PlayStation Video and the PlayStation Store are all out of commission. That means you’re impacted playing on PS4 or PS5 (or PS3 for that matter).
If you’re not on your primary PS5 — more on that here — you will not be able to launch digital games that you “own” (or have, at least, purchased the license to). Even if you own a disc-based copy of something like Dead by Daylight, you won’t be able to actually connect with others and play online.
This is horrendous timing for Sony, especially after unveiling the PS5 Pro. That beefed-up console comes without a disc drive as default; if you’re after the ability to play disc-based games, it’ll cost you even more than the PS5 Pro’s near-ridiculous $1,200 AUD pricetag.
We’ll let you know when the PlayStation Network is back up.
Update: The PlayStation Network is back up, so rejoice!
We should also point out that the same discless criticisms should be placed on the Xbox Series S when there are problems with Xbox Live (or whatever it’s called now). Still, Microsoft didn’t just announce a $1,200 AUD console with an optional, pricier disc drive, did it?
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