To be able to play PS3 games natively, Sony would have to create a PS3 emulator within the PS4's software, which is what Microsoft has done to solve the Xbox One's backward compatibility problem.

As far as PS3 games though, nothing has been announced – but the fact that the PS5 follows the same architecture path as PS4 and PS4 Pro, means that out of the box compatibility with PS3 games ...

Plus, there are a lot of fantastic games for the PS4. Even for someone who’s never owned a PlayStation console, backwards compatibility with the PS4 is a huge factor to consider before buying a PS5.

Some games released on the original PlayStation, the PS2, and the PS3 can also be played on the new PS5. However, there's a catch: unlike PS4 games, you can't use the original CDs or DVDs on the ...

The PlayStation 4 will not have native backwards compatibility with games from past Sony systems. During Sony's PS4 announcement event, Gaikai head Dave Perry said that the new console will not ...

Without backwards compatibility, playing some of my favorite PS3 games was too much hassle. It meant disconnecting and moving my PS4 from the small stand underneath my TV.

The earliest PS3 model was backward compatible with PS2, but wasn't "greatly used," according to Sony. "PS3 is such a unique architecture, and some games made use of SPUs very well," Yoshida said ...

Right now, all news we have about the PS4 is rumor, speculation, fannish hope, and a leaked photo of a controller that may or may not be a prototype. But one can logically conclude that Sony will ...

The PS5 is backward compatible to a limited extent. While you can play PS1, PS2, and PS3 games on PS5, there are caveats to this. So, if you were hoping it’s as easy as just sliding your disc in ...

The PS4 has been out for quite some time, but players are still wondering if they can play PS3 games on the new system. Here's what you need to know.

How PS5 backwards compatibility with PS4 games ... but Sony are blatantly having one eye on future sales whereby they release further remastered versions of old games etc. I think PS3 and PS4 ...