Many impressive games have been and are still being released for the PS5, but some users may want to play old games. The PS5 has backward compatibility for that. However, it only works for PS4 games.
However, you can still play PS3 games on your PS5. Some of the PS3 games have been re-released on PS4 so that you can play them on the 5th version of Sony’s console. On the other hand, Blu-ray discs and PS Store purchases for PS3 won’t be compatible with PS5. Anyway, let’s take a closer look at whether and how you can play PS3 games on your PS5.
Is it possible to play PS3 games on PS5?
Yes, but there is one condition: you can only use digital copies of games that are available with a PS Plus Premium subscription. As mentioned earlier, you won’t be able to run the PS3 disc on your PS5 because the console doesn’t recognize them. However, some games are available as part of the PS Plus service.
PS Plus is a subscription service that allows you to get games digitally. This service is compatible with PS5, so you can run any available PS3 games that are part of this service. You also need to ensure that the games you want don’t expire, as some games don’t stay on your subscription forever.
The classics games library is constantly updated in PS Plus, so the list of PS3 games available for PS5 may change from time to time. In addition, you’ll even have access to PS1 and PS2 games, right down to the old classics that some gamers grew up with.
How to find PS3 games to play on PS5
You can easily find and stream PS3 games on your PS5 (of course, if you have a PS Plus Premium subscription). To do so, you can follow these steps:
- First of all, turn on your PS5 and sign in to your account.
- Then go to the PS Plus Premium app and open it.
- After that, navigate to the “Collections” section from the top menu and find “Classics Catalogue”.
- Now, open it and select “PS3”.
- Search for the game you want to play and click on it.
- Finally, just click on the “Stream” button to get started.
You need to make sure you have a reliable Internet connection to stream the game, as you cannot download the game.
Can you play PS4 games on PS5?
There are about 4,000 unique games available on the PS4, and the PS5 should be able to emulate them without any problems. However, this doesn’t apply to all games – there are some exceptions. However, their list is constantly changing.
How to play PS4 games on PS5
Things are much easier with PS4 than they are with PS3 games. You can even use the discs from PS4 in your PS5. All you need to do is insert the disc into your PS5 drive, as usual, update the game if necessary, run it and enjoy.
If you want to play a digital copy of the PS4 game, follow these steps to install it:
- Turn on your PS5 and sign in to your account.
- Navigate to the “Games” menu.
- After that, select a game you want to play.
- Finally, download it and wait for the game to install.
You can also transfer games from PS4 to PS5. You can do it via Wi-Fi or using an external hard drive. The latter option is best if you temporarily don’t have access to the internet.
Some PS4 games have been remastered or re-released for the PS5 with improved graphics and performance. If you have the old version, you can convert it to the new version. The game can be on a physical disc or digitally, and you may have to pay a reduced price to download it. On the plus side, you can easily switch between the PS4 and PS5 versions.
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What is backward compatibility on PS5?
Backward compatibility is the ability of the PS5 to run games or connect peripherals from a previous console version or generation. In the case of games, for example, this means that the new platform can run games that were originally designed for the older console. For example, you can safely play PlayStation 4 games on your PlayStation 5 thanks to backward compatibility.
This means that not only users who have already purchased games will be able to use them, but the game developers won’t have to create similar games for the next generation console. Since most of the games come out not only on disc but also in digital form, you can simply re-download the games to the new console and play seamlessly.
The cost of consoles, games, and peripherals is already quite high. Gamers want to make sure that if they invest their money in a new console, or even the game itself, it won’t become obsolete in a few years. Backward compatibility is vital because it ensures that you don’t have to throw away old software or hardware to upgrade to a new, more expensive device.
