Can PS4 discs be played on PS5?
Backwards compatibility means that games which are made for the PlayStation 4 (PS4) also work on the PlayStation 5 (PS5). With backwards compatibility on the PS5: You can play physical or digital PS4 games on the PS5. You can upgrade certain PS4 games to a next-gen PS5 version with 4K resolution and high framerate.
What PS4 games Cannot be played on PS5?
Some of the PS5 launch games - plus Horizon Forbidden West - have been confirmed for a simultaneous PS4 release. So, that means if you want to play the likes of Sackboy: A Big Adventure or Spider-Man: Miles Morales, you're in luck. There will be a PS4 version of these big PS5 games available.
Can PS4 play PS5 games?
PS4 games do perform better on PS5 but the PS5 does not upgrade them. So a game that ran 1080p/30 on PS4 will still run at 1080p/30 on PS5 however the extra power of the PS5 means that game will have locked resolution/framerates.
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