Sony is detailing its PS5 backwards compatibility assistance for playing older PS4 video games today. The next-gen PS5 will support more than 4,000 PS4 video games on the brand-new PS5 console, a number Sony states is the “overwhelming bulk.” While a lot of PS4 games will play, Sony does caution that “some PS4 games might exhibit errors or unexpected behavior when used PS5 consoles.” Some functions in PS4 games might also not be offered on the PS5.
Its not clear which games will be affected by errors or functionality issues, however Sony does list 10 existing PS4 games that wont work on the PS5 at all:
There are also some basic PS5 backward compatibility constraints for PS4 video games. The share menu can not be shown within PS4 video games operating on the PS5, and screenshots will require to be created using the develop button on a DualSense controller. A tournaments include from the PS4 is likewise not suitable with the PS5, nor is in-game live or second-screen apps and game buddy apps.
Sony states “choose PS4 games” will likewise work with the PS5s Game Boost function that will make older PS4 games perform at greater frame rates. Sony has actually not offered a list of video games that will support this feature just yet, though.
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Sony is detailing its PS5 backwards compatibility support for playing older PS4 games today. There are likewise some basic PS5 backwards compatibility limitations for PS4 video games. A tournaments include from the PS4 is also not suitable with the PS5, nor is in-game live or second-screen apps and video game companion apps.
