How do I redeem my digital copy when my new mac doesn't have a disc drive?

I just bought a dvd with digital copy but my Mac doesn't have a disc drive. I have the redemption code but can't load the disc to redeem it like it asks. TIA

You need to purchase an external CD/DVD drive which can read/write to/from the media and is compatible with a computer. I don't own a PS3, but from what I just saw on their website, I don't believe that would be compatible.

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