That means that if you are using a burned disc or retail CD, PS4 will not recognize it and display the error message as a result. It is also important to realize that your PS4 may not recognize the disc because it was never designed to do so. The error may occur if you insert the disc into the drive after it has been out for a while and hasn’t been cleaned. There is also the possibility of your PS4 experiencing ‘Unrecognized Disc’ errors due to dirty discs. It is unnecessary to worry about the insignificant scratches, which are inevitable, but the deep or large prominent marks or scratches indicate the disc is damaged.

In the case of deeply scratched or marked discs, or if it appears to have broken edges, the PS4 will not recognize it and display the error’ Unrecognized Disc’. There’s a good chance that if you’ve had a disc on your shelf for a long time, it has experienced some wear and tear.

There are several reasons why you may be getting the ‘Unrecognized Disc’ error message, preventing you from enjoying your gaming experience: Causes of PS4 Unrecognized Disc error Damaged or dirty disc You may experience disc failure on your PS4 for several reasons, and the problem may lie somewhere in your console if you are experiencing an issue with more than one disc. This post will discuss how to fix ‘Unrecognized Disc’ errors on PS4 consoles, as well as explain the reason why your PS4 is unable to recognize the disc in the first place.

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