Sony confirms PS5 won't be backwards compatible with PS1, PS2, or PS3 games

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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.

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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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.
I do have a personal horse in this race. I've been trying to find the most practical, affordable, and legal means of replacing my gaming library after it was almost entirely stolen by my ex-boyfriend. I've been slowly replacing all of my games across my Switch, PS4, and PC, so I was really hoping the PS5 would have offered the "practical" part with more previous generation backward compatibility. Then I could have just one, maybe two systems to focus on buying games for and rebuilding my gaming library. So it's more or less "incomplete" for me because I am a moody grump that just wants the most practical solution to my extremely specific issue.
 
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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.
As far as i know stores are still doing black friday. Now if it will be in stores or online only noone knows yet. Now i would of loved backwards compatability so i could store my cecha01 ps3 (its getting old and lets face it they were horrible at dispersing heat to begin with) and theres no reason sony cant later add it in with a firmware update later on. Not a good excuse to delay the launch of the system. I would of liked a disk drive with the switch instead of this stupid cart based proprietary crap. With backwards compatability for my gc/wii/wiiU titles but atlas companies have found out its alot less work and more money to just sell them to costumers as a stand alone emulator.

I do have a personal horse in this race. I've been trying to find the most practical, affordable, and legal means of replacing my gaming library after it was almost entirely stolen by my ex-boyfriend. I've been slowly replacing all of my games across my Switch, PS4, and PC, so I was really hoping the PS5 would have offered the "practical" part with more previous generation backward compatibility. Then I could have just one, maybe two systems to focus on buying games for and rebuilding my gaming library. So it's more or less "incomplete" for me because I am a moody grump that just wants the most practical solution to my extremely specific issue.
Sorry to hear this that sucks. I had a similar thing happen with my original nes collection. Lost over 100 titles
 
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I couldn't agree more. With today's emulator progress, there's NO REASON this thing couldn't emulate ALL the other 3 systems. Even offer internal rendering in higher resolutions, with no performance loss!
but.. but that would require EFFORT, you see, and we, as a company can’t do that, I thought you guys would learn after we failed to advertise the vita properly then blamed the vita when it failed
 
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The fact that I won't be able to use any of my PS1,PS2 or PS3 titles is why I don't want a PS5 bc Sony isn't doing backwards compatibility & Microsoft is so Series X wins my purchase. If I buy a PS5 it's only for LBP & Ratchet and Clank that's all
 
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I do have a personal horse in this race. I've been trying to find the most practical, affordable, and legal means of replacing my gaming library after it was almost entirely stolen by my ex-boyfriend. I've been slowly replacing all of my games across my Switch, PS4, and PC, so I was really hoping the PS5 would have offered the "practical" part with more previous generation backward compatibility. Then I could have just one, maybe two systems to focus on buying games for and rebuilding my gaming library. So it's more or less "incomplete" for me because I am a moody grump that just wants the most practical solution to my extremely specific issue.
Ah I gotcha, that's unfortunate. It's too bad backward compatible PS3s have always been in such short supply, otherwise that'd be the obvious answer. Short of that though, PS2 + PS5 would at least cover four out of five generations, and PS2s are attainable for $50 or less these days. And of course there's no rush in buying a PS5 unless you're DYING to play Demon's Souls remastered on release day.
 
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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.
The store I'm working for is going to do Black Friday (unless we hit a second wave that lasts longer than the first wave). However, I will agree that this feels rushed, especially from a retail point of view. Microsoft announced their preorder date a bit ago, and gives ample time between the announcement and the date to establish preorder numbers and services. Shouldn't be surprised, but there it is anyways, Sony swoops in out of no where and announces their preorder date is in, like, 2 days, and it's before Microsoft's preorder date. Felt like a rush deal to try to beat them, and it may backfire on them.

They're preorders anyways, so any sort of "competition" to beat the other is moot anyways, you solve that with your actual hardware sales by consumers in store upon your release window.
 
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The fact that I won't be able to use any of my PS1,PS2 or PS3 titles is why I don't want a PS5 bc Sony isn't doing backwards compatibility & Microsoft is so Series X wins my purchase. If I buy a PS5 it's only for LBP & Ratchet and Clank that's all
I hate to say it but your not goin to be able to use any of your ps1, ps2, or ps3 disks in the series x either. And does anyone know of the game sackboy is like LBP?
 

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I do have a personal horse in this race. I've been trying to find the most practical, affordable, and legal means of replacing my gaming library after it was almost entirely stolen by my ex-boyfriend. I've been slowly replacing all of my games across my Switch, PS4, and PC, so I was really hoping the PS5 would have offered the "practical" part with more previous generation backward compatibility. Then I could have just one, maybe two systems to focus on buying games for and rebuilding my gaming library. So it's more or less "incomplete" for me because I am a moody grump that just wants the most practical solution to my extremely specific issue.

Sounds like my experience with Linux until, since getting a Logitech G915, I realized the solution was to just get it and use my TV tray for my mouse while the keyboard sits on my lap as I lay on the backrest of my bed and bask in the convenience of having almost everything a HTPC user would want.

Still missing a VR headset, though...

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Ah I gotcha, that's unfortunate. It's too bad backward compatible PS3s have always been in such short supply, otherwise that'd be the obvious answer. Short of that though, PS2 + PS5 would at least cover four out of five generations, and PS2s are attainable for $50 or less these days. And of course there's no rush in buying a PS5 unless you're DYING to play Demon's Souls remastered on release day.

Well, you see, Slim PS3s are BC with PS2 games if you don't mind some hacking, a few compromises with some games not working, etc..
 

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the ps5 showcase sucked bad, no wonder they postponed it until the last second, not to even mention the preorders hiccup. Did nobody watch Xbox's showcase? just go back and watch both again. And th backwards compatibility is a joke LOL, I held onto some ps4 games for nothing... although i didnt plan on buying a ps5 until much longer later
 

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the ps5 showcase sucked bad, no wonder they postponed it until the last second, not to even mention the preorders hiccup. Did nobody watch Xbox's showcase? just go back and watch both again. And th backwards compatibility is a joke LOL, I held onto some ps4 games for nothing... although i didnt plan on buying a ps5 until much longer later
What do you mean you held onto them for nothing?
 

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What do you mean you held onto them for nothing?

like maybe i would replay them again (no more ps4s). they showcased them at the end but then it was like "only on playstation NOW" and i started laughing. They want you to pay to play the games you already own or something.
 

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like maybe i would replay them again (no more ps4s). they showcased them at the end but then it was like "only on playstation NOW" and i started laughing. They want you to pay to play the games you already own or something.
you sure you watched it? they didnt even talk about psnow. they showed a collection of games youll be able to play for free day 1 on ps5 if you have a normal ps+ subscription. you can still play all (99%+) of your ps4 games on ps5 without the need of any subscription through backwards compatibility
 
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like maybe i would replay them again (no more ps4s). they showcased them at the end but then it was like "only on playstation NOW" and i started laughing. They want you to pay to play the games you already own or something.
I have heard nothing as to the ps5 only being backwards compatible with the ps4 on playstation now where are you getting that from. It says playstation 5 is 99% backwards compatible with ps4
 
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The fact that I won't be able to use any of my PS1,PS2 or PS3 titles is why I don't want a PS5 bc Sony isn't doing backwards compatibility & Microsoft is so Series X wins my purchase. If I buy a PS5 it's only for LBP & Ratchet and Clank that's all

It wou!d have been nice to have every generation run on PS5, but realistically I was expecting only PS4 and that's what happened.

You know, you can always use a PS3 60GB to play PS1 and PS2 games, or a hacked one will do the same.

(unless we hit a second wave that lasts longer than the first wave).

Dang, 1st and 2nd waves, can't wait for the 3rd. lol :P
 

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It wou!d have been nice to have every generation run on PS5, but realistically I was expecting only PS4 and that's what happened.

You know, you can always use a PS3 60GB to play PS1 and PS2 games, or a hacked one will do the same.



Dang, 1st and 2nd waves, can't wait for the 3rd. lol :P

Sony doesn't make the backwards compatible PS3 any more & I don't want a used one.
 
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Who cares about kaibastation then

With how PC graphics are advancing its graphics will be nothing to brag about in a year or two, and then the only thing it will have are its meh worthy exclusives where Sony tries too hard to say they're the artsy and mature gaming company to spite nintendo
 
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No, but it was the cheapest model released when the PS3 already was a thing, since it couldn't play DVDs, despite looking like a regular PS2 Slim, it was cheaper.
You are mistaking it for another console, or you are lying, or you had PS2 with a very bad laser and lower quality DVD-Movies, either way this is not true. All PS2's have DVD player support, that's how FreeDVDBoot works. The player works on software so there's no reason to drop it to lower costs. Also their license can't expire since Sony owns pretty much all optical media format (specially DVD and BD).
 

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