Sony · platform · 2023
PlayStation 5 (Disc, 1TB)
Sony's PS5 Slim disc console: the plug-and-play base for Gran Turismo 7 and wheel gaming.
Sony's standard PS5 with the disc drive: the home of Gran Turismo 7, and it also runs ACC, F1 25, EA WRC and Forza Horizon 5. The safe console choice for wheel support, though much pricier after the 2025 and 2026 increases.
AI rating
- Sim catalog
- 7
- Wheel support
- 8
- Performance
- 6
- Value
- 5
Who it suits
- First rig
- 9
- Console racing
- 10
- Competitive racing
- 6
- Small rooms
- 8
- Tight budgets
- 5
- Enthusiasts
- 4
Scores are AI analysis of public information (specs, manuals, published reviews and owner reports), not a hands-on test. How we rate
Pros and cons
- Gran Turismo 7 is exclusive here, with full PSVR2 support
- PlayStation-licensed wheels from Logitech, Thrustmaster and Fanatec all work
- Disc drive plays physical GT7 copies and older PS4 racers
- No iRacing, Le Mans Ultimate, Automobilista 2 or rFactor 2
- No triple-screen or ultrawide output
- $649.99 after the April 2026 increase, $100 more than in 2025
Watch out: Buy PlayStation versions of wheels (Logitech G29/G923 PS, not G920/Xbox). Most Moza, Simagic and Simucube direct-drive bases do not work on PS5.
What it feels like
- Noise
- Load times
Fans stay low during menus and ramp up modestly in long races.
Game and track loads are brief thanks to the SSD.
The slim body sits in a small space but needs airflow around it.
About the size of a thick hardcover book stood on its end, with no fuss to set up.
What the PlayStation 5 (1TB, disc drive) works with
- 12 of the 38 wheel bases we track work on PlayStation 5.
Wheel bases that work on PlayStation 5
- Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (15 Nm)83
- Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro (5 Nm bundle)81
- Logitech G RS50 System (PlayStation/PC)79
- Logitech G PRO Racing Wheel (PlayStation/PC)77
- Thrustmaster T598 (PS5/PC)73
- Thrustmaster T248R (PlayStation/PC)70
- Thrustmaster T248 (PlayStation/PC)69
- Thrustmaster T300 RS GT Edition (PlayStation/PC)67
- Logitech G29 Driving Force (PlayStation/PC)65
- Logitech G923 TRUEFORCE (PlayStation/PC)65
- Thrustmaster T-GT II (PlayStation/PC)63
- Thrustmaster T128 (PlayStation/PC)60
Racing games on PlayStation 5
- Assetto Corsa Competizione
- Assetto Corsa
- DiRT Rally 2.0
- Gran Turismo 7
- EA Sports WRC
- F1 25
- NASCAR 25
- Forza Horizon 5
Tech facts
| Storage | 1 TB |
|---|---|
| Disc drive | Yes |
| Video out | HDMI 2.1, up to 4K120, 1440p supported |
| VR | PlayStation VR2 |
| Power draw | 340 W |
| Power supply | Internal |
| Wall plug | US 2-prong (NEMA 1-15) via figure-8 (C7) cable |
| Outlets needed | 1 |
| Connection | HDMI 2.1 video out, USB-A and USB-C ports for wheels and accessories |
| Size (W × D × H) | 4 × 9 × 14 in (10 × 22 × 36 cm) |
| Weight | 7 lb (3.2 kg) |
| Materials | Plastic |
| Released | 2023 |
| Platforms | PS5XboxPC |
Our take
AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.
The PS5 Slim with a disc drive is the default console for sim racing on PlayStation. It runs Gran Turismo 7 and other racing games, supports PSVR2, and works with a long list of PlayStation-licensed wheelbases. That list includes Logitech, Thrustmaster, Fanatec and Moza models. Check each wheel's PS5 label before you buy, because some wheels are PC-only. The 1TB SSD fits a handful of large racers, but it fills quickly. Plan on an M.2 expansion drive if you collect many games. The disc drive matters if you buy used games or want to resell them. Sony has said it will stop manufacturing PS5 game discs from January 2028. That affects future physical releases, not consoles you already own. Pricing has moved a lot this year. Sony raised the US disc price to $649.99 in April 2026, and secondary reports say it rolled back to $549.99 on August 21, 2026. Confirm the live price before you buy. The console is quiet, compact, and needs only an HDMI cable and a wall outlet. Its limits are fixed hardware and a smaller wheel ecosystem than PC.
Questions buyers ask
Will any wheel work with PS5?
No. Only PS5-licensed wheelbases work. Look for an explicit PS5 listing on the product page, since some wheels are PS4-only or PC/Xbox-only. PS5 games like GT7 may also require a specific wheel or mode.
Do I need the disc drive for sim racing?
No. The Digital Edition runs the same racing games. The disc version only matters for physical or used games. The Slim disc model's drive is built in, unlike the detachable drive on the Digital Slim.
Is 1TB enough storage?
It is enough for a few large games, but the usable space is less than 1TB. You can add a compatible M.2 NVMe SSD in the expansion slot, or use an external USB drive for storing PS4 games.