So, a lot of my PSX discs are getting scratched, and I'd like to make backups before it's too late, but I know the PSX won't play them by default. I'm a bit scared of soldering, so a mod chip is out ...

Sony's cheaper $399 PlayStation 5 digital edition apparently blocks disc drives on an OS level. According to YouTuber Tronix Fix, Sony has baked in special custom firmware to cut off access to disc ...