Sony could keep the disc drive for PS5

The PlayStation 5 could launch with a surprising feature, at least according to one analyst.

Despite game streaming and digital downloads becoming increasingly popular, Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter believes that the next-gen PS5 will launch with a disc drive.

The analyst made the claims during the latest episode of his YouTube show the Pachter Factor.

According to Gamingbolt, Pachter argues that the loss of disc drives would hurt the relationship between hardware manufacturers and retailers.

The survival of physical games is also good news for anybody who relies on game trade-ins.

It's possible, however, that Sony has the means of offering trade-ins for digital releases.

A recent Sony patent suggests the company is looking at new DRM (Digital Rights Management) technology.