PS5 Backward Compatibility: Sony Answers Key Questions

In November, Sony's next-gen console, the Playstation 5, will be released. Sony is now providing the answers to the most important questions about PS4 games on the PS5.

Playstation fans

are longingly waiting for

, because then the new PS5 * will finally hit the market.

For many gamers, the most interesting question is whether PS4 games can be played on the new console - keyword:

.

Which PS4 games are playable on the new PS5?

As

in a post on the Playstation blog, more than

also be played on the PS5.

The focus was on the huge catalog of games for the PlayStation 4, which also includes games that have shaped the PS4 generation: for example

or

.

Also

the PS4 are playable on the PS5.

This requires a PS VR headset, a DualShock 4 wireless controller or a PlayStation Move controller and a PS camera (for PS4).

These are not included with the PS5 console.

Which PS4 games cannot be played on the PS5?

In the

you can tell by the label “PS4 only” that a game can only be played on the PS4 and is not compatible with the new PS5.

There

will be a similar notice

on

for downloadable PS4 games.

Sony has compiled a list of titles that can only be played on the PS4, and there are additional notes on backward compatibility.

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What will the gaming experience of PS4 games be like on PS5 Digital Edition console and PS5 console with Ultra HD Blu-ray drive?

Sony says the gaming experience is no different between the two models.

However, there is a difference in how you can access content.

The

cannot play PS4 disc-based games - it does not have a drive.

Digital versions of compatible PS4 games are playable.

Both digital versions and physical PS4 game discs can be played

on the PS5 with

.

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Difference in gaming experience between PS4 and PS5

Allegedly, PS4 titles are getting even better on the PS5.

With selected titles, the

on the next-gen console

is even

better.

ensures more stable frame rates.

A higher resolution can be observed in some titles.

However, Sony also advises that some features that were available for the PS4 may not be available on PS5 consoles.

Errors or unexpected behavior can also occur.

Also interesting:

Stream PS4 games on PS5

Even

from PS4 to PS5 and PS Now streaming are supported.

The advantage of streaming is that it saves you storage space on the PS5.

However, PS4 games cannot use the PS5's Game Boost feature when streaming.

Transfer scores and data between PS4 and PS5

Digital games, game data and scores can be transferred from a

via a LAN cable or WLAN

.

The transfer also works via an external USB storage device.

And PS Plus members can also sync their scores to the PS5 via cloud storage.

However, Sony would like to point out that the possibility of broadcasting intergenerational games may vary depending on the title and this is at the

.

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