Sony's New PS5 Disc Drive Has Controversial Online Requirement

New slim PS5 requires internet connection to use detachable disc drive, even if drive is pre-attached.

Sony may have added hardware DRM to prevent use of aftermarket disc drives.

Users may not be able to activate disc drive in future if Sony abandons PS5 servers.

Sony very protective of PS5 hardware - took a year to allow more storage, drives paired to motherboard.

Console makers have excluded themselves from right-to-repair laws, fearing piracy and hardware modifications.