{"id":258404,"date":"2023-11-03T07:34:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T11:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/es\/?p=313268"},"modified":"2025-07-01T17:46:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T00:46:44","slug":"the-new-ps5-slim-will-require-internet-connection-we-tell-you-everything-we-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/the-new-ps5-slim-will-require-internet-connection-we-tell-you-everything-we-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Will the new PS5 Slim require an internet connection? We’ll tell you everything we know."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sony is not known for making the most sensible or popular moves with its hardware. In the past, they have removed features from their consoles once released in new models, and sometimes these new models have been inferior to the older ones<\/strong>. It’s a common occurrence with the Japanese company, which is why when they announce a revision of their consoles, it is always met with skepticism and caution. Something that doesn’t seem to be different with PlayStation 5 Slim.<\/p>\n\n\n

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According to images published on the Internet depicting the initial setup process of the new PlayStation 5, popularly referred to as PlayStation 5 Slim, it has been confirmed that it would require an internet connection to activate the disc reader<\/strong>. Initially, this would only need to be done once, registering the reader with the motherboard it is connected to. Speculations suggest that the reasons for this requirement could be to comply with the regulations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s surprising is that this requirement applies not only to the digital model but also to the version with a disc reader<\/a>, effectively rendering the console useless until it is connected to the Internet<\/strong>, at least once. This could pose significant issues for users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now you get this message on New PS5 Slim Disc drive asking for Internet connection #Playstation<\/a>

Preservation crowd not gonna happy. pic.twitter.com\/js6wUMzKda<\/a><\/p>— HazzadorGamin, Dragon of Dojima (@HazzadorGamin) October 31, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>