Famitsu recently interviwed Playstion's CEO, Jim Ryan which was translated to English by Siliconera. In that interview, Ryan confirmed two things. First, the PlayStation 5 will have a 99% compatibility with all PlayStation 4 titles. Second, the PS5 will not have backwards compatibility with PS1, PS2, and PS3 games.

Famitsu: We were also surprised when we heard that it will have 99% compatibility with PS4 titles. By the way, will there be compatibility with PS1, PS2, and PS3 titles?

Jim Ryan: We keep in mind the engineering specialized for the PS5, as we produced the device. In the midst of that, the PS4 already has 100 million players; we thought they ought to want to play PS4 titles on the PS5 as well indeed, so we included compatibility with the PS4. While implementing that, we also focused our efforts on taking in the high-speed SSD and the new controller DualSense at the same time. So, unfortunately, we couldn’t reach the implementation of such compatibilities.

This news makes it clear that remastered versions of the PS1/2/3 era games for the PS4 will still be playable on the PS5 via backwards compatibility with the PS4. However, the confirmation that backwards compatibility is limited to the PS4 may be upsetting to some, but it is likely not surprising. What classic PS1, PS2, or PS3 era games do you wish you were able to play on the PS5?

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[Deleted User]

barely worked? lol are you for real? almost all ps1 and ps2 games work perfectly well on the phat ps3 models, they removed because ps3 phat models had some hardware for ps2 games and such and it was extra expensive.

afaik the backwards compat is very high for ps2 and ps1 on my entrie 200 games collection i only found out 2 opr 3 ps1 games that had issues and 1 ps2 game that has a glitch, the rest all work fine with smooth filter and upscalled to hd.

sorry, i got confused

 

[Gon Freecss]

There's also next to nothing worth revisiting on OG Xbox or 360

That's pretty much your personal opinion, not a fact.

 

[wartutor]

havent read this thread, but I'm curious how PS4 compatibility will even be

Last I heard, they were touting compatibility with the 'top 100 games'

Seems like one won't be able to toss their ps4 / pro so easily if they intend on playing their full library with ease... am I correct in assuming that? If so, kind of a bummer since I would wish there would be zero compelling reason to own the former anymore to largely offset the cost for this new hardware

Not the least bit surprised PS1/2/3 won't be compatible, even tho it's still a little bit of a bummer.

Then again I have already *have* a ps1/2/3.

You could of at least read the ops original post here

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Famitsu recently interviwed Playstion's CEO, Jim Ryan which was translated to English by Siliconera. In that interview, Ryan confirmed two things. First, the PlayStation 5 will have a 99% compatibility with all PlayStation 4 titles. Second, the PS5 will not have backwards compatibility with PS1, PS2, and PS3 games.





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[playstays_shun]

You could of at least read the ops original post here

I did but then there’s this :

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.th...top-100-ps4-games-at-launch-sony-reveals/amp/

so is it almost all games period or “almost all top 100 played” - i understand we’re talking about launch but what are the technical limitations from preventing 99% of all?

because that’s a vast difference.

 

[wartutor]

I did but then there’s this :

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.th...top-100-ps4-games-at-launch-sony-reveals/amp/

so is it almost all games period or “almost all top 100 played” - i understand we’re talking about launch but what are the technical limitations from preventing 99% of all?

because that’s a vast difference.

They originally stated top 100 plus but probably rushed the emulation of 99% after hearing about xbox and there backwards compatability. and they probably just said 99% because they didnt test every game and there may be a couple that just dont work for some wierd reason.

 

[playstays_shun]

They originally stated top 100 plus but probably rushed the emulation of 99% after hearing about xbox and there backwards compatability. and they probably just said 99% because they didnt test every game and there may be a couple that just dont work for some wierd reason.

so... still hold onto ps4 pro for a while im assuming

It's emulating? Not native hardware in there?

 

[Karones]

What do you play them on now?

most on emulators, which doesn't give any money to the devs and needs a hack if you want to do it on consoles

 

[nero99]

are people really bitching because sony wont let them play their old ass games on a new system? get with the times. want to play your old ps games? use a old system or a emulator, problem solved.

 

[Xzi]

That's pretty much your personal opinion, not a fact.

Well like I said, the games that are worth revisiting have been ported or remastered, and the few that don't fall into either of those categories can easily be emulated. It's also definitely not worth upgrading to Series X if all you use XB1 for is backward compatibility.

are people really bitching because sony wont let them play their old ass games on a new system? get with the times. want to play your old ps games? use a old system or a emulator, problem solved.

Pretty much, yeah. I can understand the frustration in the sense that it wouldn't take a whole lot of effort for Sony to stick an emulator or two on PS5, but just as above, nobody needs to buy a new $500 console for that. These days, PS2 emulators probably run fine even on PCs literally made of potatoes.

 

[mightymuffy]

Well like I said, the games that are worth revisiting have been ported or remastered, and the few that don't fall into either of those categories can easily be emulated. It's also definitely not worth upgrading to Series X if all you use XB1 for is backward compatibility.

Once again, that's just your opinion isn't it.... And I'm enjoying the 'oo, let's point the finger at MS, stop moaning at Sony!' comments off you
I could create a list of a huge number of OG and certainly 360 games that we can't get on Xbox One (or most likely Series S/X). But then that's just my opinion too And until we have final video proof of what kind of advancements Series X will give to BC titles, just what in the name of fukk are you talking about with that last sentence!? Have you played RDR1 on an Xbox One X? What an update, but if those loading times are at least halved on Series X, and the framerate/resolution improved further......?? Come on lad it's not rocket science...

PS1, 2, 3 BC on PS5 anyway... yeah... that's what PS Now is for really. Sony want you subscribing to that dont they... I'll be honest, I think the PS3 is a fabulous machine that still deserves pride of place under my living room telly, so am covered for BC of the Sony kind. But can understand why many are miffed with this announcement!

 

[wartutor]

so... still hold onto ps4 pro for a while im assuming

It's emulating? Not native hardware in there?

Im not sure if anyone knows if its emulated or if the hardware is just close enough programming wise that it just runs it too. Me just like most people are just speculating i would assume its emulated but i could be wrong. As for keeping the ps4 thats ur call. I wonder on another topic has anyone heard if the ps5 will at least play 4k blu-rays. Im still shocked the ps4 pro didnt.

Edit never mind quick google search answered my own question. Yes it can

 

[The Catboy]

I feel like Sony could have accomplished a lot more if they weren't rushing this system out just so they can make the 2020 Holiday. Honestly, I am avoiding this system at launch because I am worried it's going to be a mess due to Sony's efforts to push this system out so quickly.

 

[Xzi]

Once again, that's just your opinion isn't it....

I'm willing say it's fact that all OG Xbox and 360 exclusives are available as either ports, remasters, or able to be emulated by now. I'm sure there's some very obscure game out there which is the exception to that rule, but regardless I'll stand by it.

And I'm enjoying the 'oo, let's point the finger at MS, stop moaning at Sony!' comments off you

I'm saying the same thing about both next-gen consoles: neither is worth a purchase for backward compatibility alone. It's a moderately convenient feature for a small subset of users, but it's not a system seller.

I could create a list of a huge number of OG and certainly 360 games that we can't get on Xbox One (or most likely Series S/X). But then that's just my opinion too

But that's not an opinion if you reference Microsoft's official compatibility list...

Have you played RDR1 on an Xbox One X? What an update, but if those loading times are at least halved on Series X, and the framerate/resolution improved further......?? Come on lad it's not rocket science...

Can't say I have, though that game is probably a prime target for a remaster anyway.

 

[the_randomizer]

I feel like Sony could have accomplished a lot more if they weren't rushing this system out just so they can make the 2020 Holiday. Honestly, I am avoiding this system at launch because I am worried it's going to be a mess due to Sony's efforts to push this system out so quickly.

Well given how they screwed up the preorders and how those bullshit bots bought them all up, overloading Best Buy/Walmart's servers, yeah, I hope every single one of those scalpers' PS5 is defective. That, and I hope people buy games used and not the full 70 dollars just to piss 'em off.

 

[wartutor]

I feel like Sony could have accomplished a lot more if they weren't rushing this system out just so they can make the 2020 Holiday. Honestly, I am avoiding this system at launch because I am worried it's going to be a mess due to Sony's efforts to push this system out so quickly.

They have been working on this system for years now they may of gotten farther if the last half/three quarter of the year wasnt on pandemic lockdown. Im surprised they havent used that excuse yet every other company seams too lol.

 

[The Catboy]

They have been working on this system for years now they may of gotten farther if the last half/three quarter of the year wasnt on pandemic lockdown. Im surprised they havent used that excuse yet every other company seams too lol.

The pandemic would have been a perfectly good excuse to delay the system, it's not like stores are doing Black Friday this year nor are they really doing any of the normal Holiday sales (unless that has changed, I know the logical Walmart stores I am a vendor for isn't doing Black Friday.) Sony literally got a free pass to just keep working on this system and improving it, but for some reason, they aren't taking that pass.

 

[Xzi]

The pandemic would have been a perfectly good excuse to delay the system, it's not like stores are doing Black Friday this year nor are they really doing any of the normal Holiday sales. Sony literally got a free pass to just keep working on this system and improving it, but for some reason they aren't taking that pass.

What specifically needs improvement though? From where I'm sitting, the hardware seems solid enough, it's just that the line-up of launch games is pretty weak. The same can be said about Series X, however.

 

[The Catboy]

What specifically needs improvement though? From where I'm sitting, the hardware seems solid enough, it's just that the line-up of launch games is pretty weak. The same can be said about Series X, however.

I feel like the system should be backward compatible in some form. Then again, time could also prove me wrong and they will either find some means of correcting this or just sell the previous era games on the PS Store. NGL, I am in a bit of a terrible mood because I feel like crap, I should really get some rest and reconsider where my moodiness is being directed.

 

[Xzi]

I feel like the system should either be backward compatible in some form. Then again, time could also prove me wrong and they will either find some means of correcting this or just sell the previous era games on the PS Store.

It'd certainly be nice for the sake of convenience, but it doesn't quite rise to the level of making the system "incomplete" without it IMO. And yeah, I'd bet on them selling the "greatest hits" of PS1/2/3 on the store all over again. Thus the reason my PS2 will remain connected to my CRT.

 

[DerpDingus]

people are so eager to be Sony's hardware beta testers. Foaming at the mouth for a preorder just to possibly be screwed in the ass with a faulty console