The Switch uses cartridges because they’re smaller, faster, and better for battery life and portability than disc drives used ...

The new PS5 model CFI-2116 has reportedly removed the Internet requirement for the PS5 disc drive in a new firmware.

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"Future-proofing" is a very different idea from simply preserving media. You can take, for example, a DVD and then store it ...

If you used or owned a laptop in the 2000s, you'd probably remember that it sported either a DVD or Blu-Ray drive for popping in installation discs, movies, and even the occasional album from your ...

There was an error while loading. Please reload this page. IPKG also known as Optware is a lightweight package management system designed for embedded devices that ...

A few weeks ago, we brought you the news that Lorde's new album Virgin, which was released on a fully transparent CD, wouldn't play. Fans reported (across BBC, Reddit and Amazon reviews) that the disc ...

In Europe and the UK, only the PS5 Digital Edition price is increasing, as the disc drive cost goes down in both regions. It will be €499.99, rather than €399.99. In the UK, it will be £429.99 instead ...