Do all PS3 discs work on PS5?

Console architect Mark Cerny confirms the PS5 can only play PS4 games, and old PS1, PS2, and PS3 generation titles won't be supported natively via discs.
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Can PS3 discs work on PS5?

While the PS5 cannot play PS3 discs directly, a selection of PS3 games can be played digitally.
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What discs are compatible with PS5?

How to play media discs on PS5 consoles
  • Ultra HD Blu-ray™
  • Blu-ray Disc™ BD-ROM*1. BD-R/RE (BDAV, BDMV)
  • DVD. DVD-ROM. DVD-R/RW*2 (video mode, VR mode*3) DVD+R/RW*2
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Can PS3 discs work on PS4?

The PlayStation 4 disc drive and hardware can't read PS2 or PS3 discs, so the easiest way to access your favorite old games is to use a PlayStation Plus Extra or Deluxe membership. The Extra tier provides access to the Game Catalog, which includes some PS4 titles.
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What games are not backwards compatible on PS5?

What PS4 games will not work on PS5?
  • Afro Samurai 2 Revenge of Kuma Volume One.
  • Hitman Go: Definitive Edition.
  • Just Deal With It!
  • Robinson: The Journey.
  • Shadwen.
  • We Sing.
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How to Play PS3 Games on PS5 (PS1, PS2, PS3, PSP Games) Backwards Compatibility

Why isn t PS5 backwards compatible with PS3?

Hardware architecture. Same reason the PS3 dropped compatibility early on; early PS3s needed a literal entire PS2 inside to maintain backwards compatibility. The PS3 used a unique CPU architecture; Cell, very powerful, and very complex. It's a beast to emulate, and probably can't be emulated by the PS5 hardware.
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Will PS5 have backwards compatible disks?

The PlayStation®5 console is backward compatible with the overwhelming majority of PlayStation®4 games. That means an amazing collection of thousands of PS4™ games can be played on your PS5™ console.
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Why can t PS3 games play on PS5?

They do not have the same software Architecture. if somehow you hacked the software to recognize the games, the hardware withing the PS3 is probably not good enough to support the games either. It looks like PS5 will be backwards comparable and play many PS4 games.
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Can PS5 play PS2 games?

Technically, none. The PS5 itself doesn't support PS2 games. However, it does support PS4, and some PS2 games were emulated to work on PS4, so you can play those. It's only a handful of titles though.
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Is PS3 backwards compatible?

How to Tell if You Can Play PS2 Games on Your PS3. The original 60GB and 20GB launch models are backward compatible with PS2 games because they have PS2 chips. Other models, most notably the 80GB Metal Gear Solid PS3, used emulation software to be backward compatible but no longer support PS2 games.
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How does backwards compatibility work on PS5?

All you need to do to play a backwards-compatible game on PS5 is put it into the disc drive, download it from PSN, or transfer it via external storage from PS4. Should there be a PS5 upgrade available, Sony also detailed that process. Even some PS4 games will see better performance via Game Boost without a PS5 upgrade.
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Do PS2 discs work on PS3?

If the PS3 has four USB ports, it is backwards compatible. If it has two USB ports, it cannot play PS2 discs. Look at the serial number. Find the sticker on the back of your PS3.
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Can PS5 play PS1 games?

Is it backward compatible with PS1, PS2, and PS3? The only PS1, PS2, and PS3 games you can play on PS5 are those on PS Plus. These are emulated and must be downloaded from PSN. They can't run off an original disc, and there's a limited selection to choose from.
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How to play classic games on PS5?

  1. From the function screen, scroll right and select PlayStation Plus.
  2. Scroll down and select Classics Catalog.
  3. To stream an eligible game, select the game and select Stream.
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What happens if you put PS2 disc in PS5?

Can I Play PS, PS2, and PS3 games on a PlayStation 5? No. Technically, the PS5 doesn't really have backwards compatibility for PlayStation consoles before the PS4. Some of these games are accessible through PlayStation Plus, thanks to cloud gaming.
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Can PS3 play PS1 discs?

Every PS3 model can play PS1 games. It was PS2 compatibility that was removed. PS1 is done via the POPS emulator, even from disc, as it is the Virtual Game Station emulator for PowerPC that Sony bought from Connectix. Every single PS3 can play PS1 games from disc.
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Can you play PS3 and PS2 discs on PS5?

The only PS1, PS2, and PS3 games you can play on PS5 are those on PS Plus. These are emulated and must be downloaded from PSN. They can't run off an original disc, and there's a limited selection to choose from.
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Can you play PS3 games on PS5 without streaming?

PS5 cannot play PS3 games natively. They have to be cloud streamed which will be at the mercy of your internet connection. PS3 console is pretty cheap and most of the games are so it's easy to start a collection. It's still online.
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Why wont my PS3 let me play a game?

Clean the inside of your PS3, as dust accumulation can affect its performance. Rebuild the database in safe mode by following the specific steps for your PS3 model. Consider unscrewing and changing the drive or cleaning the laser lens if necessary.
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What's better PS5 slim or PS5?

If you own the launch PS5, there's virtually no reason to upgrade to the Slim model unless you're trying to downsize your entertainment center or are just addicted to buying shiny new things. If you're buying a PS5 for the first time, however, this is probably the one you'll be getting.
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Why did they stop making PS3 backwards compatible?

It's likely due to costs. It was horrendously expensive to make the PS3 with the PS2 backwards compatibility. So they eventually try to take out as much as they can to keep the cost down. Sure, they could eventually have had made a way to try and add it back in but they never did (kind of wish they did though).
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Will PS5 games work on PS6?

The PS6 can play PS1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Nintendo games through backwards compatibility.
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Will PS4 ever have backwards compatibility?

The PS4 cannot play PS3 games; and never did. The PS5 can play PS4 games; all but a few. The PS4 has no backwards compatibility, either to the PS3 or earlier.
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