Currently, all the PlayStation console lovers or interested buyers are asking just one thing that Is the PS5 backward compatible or not. PlayStation 5 gaming console is expected to arrive in late 2020, manufactured & developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It’s also expected that the upcoming PS5 console will feature backward compatibility that means it will support PlayStation 4, PlayStation One, PS2/PS3, and PlayStation VR games. So, let’s dive into the discussion.
Sony has recently confirmed that PlayStation 5 will support PlayStation 4 games without any issue. That means the PlayStation 5 is backward compatible and the PS5 users can easily purchase & download older games from the PlayStation Store. Meanwhile, the PS5 users can also insert physical PlayStation 4 discs into the PS5 console and play the games.
Now, if you think which PS4 games are supported for PS5, then read the details below.
Which PlayStation 4 Games will work on PlayStation 5?
As of now, Sony has just confirmed that most of the PS4 games will run on PS5 which means PS5 is backward compatible. It’s also expected that almost the top 100 most played PS4 games would work properly on PS5 console. However, there are some uncertainties at this time. Additionally, we can also assume that the number of actually supported PS4 games will be much higher at the time of PS5 launching. So, we have to wait for a few months.
Can I Run Physical PS4 Game Discs on PS5?
Yes! As the PS5 is backward compatible, you can easily insert physical PS4 game discs on the PS5 console and run the games without any issue.
Can I Purchase and Download PS4 Games from PS Store?
Of course. You can purchase and download your preferred games from PlayStation Store. Meanwhile, some of the PS5 exclusive games will also launch at the time of releasing PS5 console.
How Smooth PS4 Games will Play on PS5?
According to Sony, the PlayStation 4 games will smoothly run on the PlayStation 5 console using a “boost” mode. However, most of the popular PS4 games will definitely run properly on PS5 even if you don’t use boost mode.
Will PS5 Play PS3 or PS2 or PS1 Games?
Currently, Sony has only confirmed that the PS5 console will support PS4 games. So, there is no confirmation on the PS3 or PS2 or PS1 games that whether those games will gonna run properly on PS5 or not.
We have to wait for a couple of months or so to get more information. Till then, stay tuned.
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