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Buying a Game on Disc? Check the Console and Install Requirements
Verify the console’s disc drive, game edition, storage requirements and download needs before buying a physical game.
Check the exact console model before ordering a disc. Some consoles in the same family are sold with a drive and some without one. If a compatible drive can be added, check the exact model and setup requirements first. A listing that just says the console family may hide that difference.
Confirm what comes in the box
Check the format and edition, particularly when the listing is used or imported. Some boxes include a download code for part of the content. Ask whether any code has already been redeemed and check whether add-ons match your region and account. Read the publisher’s listing for any downloads or online requirements.
Leave room for the install
A disc can still require storage on the console for the game and its updates. PlayStation’s disc installation guide explains installation and the role of the disc for supported PlayStation games. Check how much space the game needs and whether you need an internet connection before the first session.
Test within the return window
Confirm the drive reads the disc and the game reaches its main menu. For a used copy, make sure any feature important to you still works. Keep the case and proof of purchase until you’ve checked the edition.