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Will the PS5 be able to play PS4 and PS3 games?

August 13, 2022 • By

Backwards compatibility, or the possibility for a console to run optical disks from the previous generation, is an essential feature for a system to have. PlayStation platforms have not always been backwards compatible, such as the PS4 not being able to play PS3 or PS2 games unless they have been transferred to the PS4 format. So, now that the newest member of the playstation forum family has arrived, many fans are starting to wonder can the PS5 play older PS4 or PS3 games?

Can PS5 games be played on PS4?

  • The good news is that PS5 games are backwards compatible with PS4, but how you played them depends on the version of the PS5 machine you purchased. If you purchased the PS5 with a disc drive, you will be able to play PS4 discs on your PS5 system. You may also play Ps4 that you have previously downloaded from the PlayStation shop. When you sign in to your PS5 using your PlayStation Network account, they will be instantly connected.
  • PS4 PlayStation VR games may also be played on the PS5, however you will need a PS VR headset, a PlayStation Camera for PS4, and a Camera adapter. To connecting your PS VR headsets to your PS5, you may obtain a free PlayStation Camera adapter from Sony.

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Can the PlayStation 5 play PS3 games?

  • Unfortunately, the PS5 cannot play PS3 game discs, however you will be able to play select PS3 games. The PS5 will also support playstation forum, a streaming platform that allows users to stream game from cloud-based servers. You may use this service to play games from both the PS3 and the PS2. PlayStation Now has a monthly charge. However you will get access to all of these titles.
  • So, while the PS5 cannot officially play PS3 games, many of your favourites from that generation will be playable on the PS5. The PS3 had a proprietary processing technology that was incredibly difficult to reproduce and imitate. In comparison, the PS4 is more compatible with the PS5. And, with so many methods to play PS3 games on the current platforms, Sony hasn’t been compelled to take on such a challenging task.