Ever since launching back in 2013, PS4 has lacked a truly accessible form of backwards compatibility. PlayStation Now isn’t the most ideal way to play your PS3 library, and purchasing old PS2 classics is convenient, if a little harsh on your wallet.
Playing Xbox 360 games on Xbox One is so much simpler comparison. Xbox One backwards compatibility is a doddle with games available to be downloaded digitally or installed through the original disc. With over 300 games under its belt, Microsoft is easily in the lead.
The situation hasn’t improved with the launch of PS4 Pro either. Microsoft’s Xbox One X continues Xbox One’s trend of backwards compatibility, carrying over the existing library and more into its 4K future.
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Trusted Reviews has compiled everything you need to know about PS4 backwards compatibility, including all the information on PlayStation Now and PS2 Classics.
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As we mentioned before, it’s not possible to play games from older platforms by inserting a disc or downloading them from the PlayStation Network. That is, unless you’re willing to fork out for them once again. PS4 is built on completely different architecture, and it resembles a PC far more than any previous console.
What makes the complications around PS4 backwards compatibility worse is that Microsoft has solved Xbox One backwards compatibility by creating an Xbox 360 emulator within its latest console.
That means you can simply slide any supported Xbox 360 games into your Xbox One and they’ll play straight away. Or you can download digital titles from the Xbox Live store. And this is all for free, so long as you own them, that is.
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PlayStation Now
So, can you play PS3 games on the PS4? Well, not exactly, but there is a solution. It’s called PlayStation Now, and it will let you stream older PlayStation games to your PS4 over your home internet connection.
PlayStation Now was first announced at CES 2014, and since then the service has been launched in full with both rental price options and subscription tiers.
In the US and Canada, PS Now costs $19.99 (£13.20) for a one-month membership or you can go for a three-month membership for $44.99 (£29.77). Rental prices range from $1.99 to $19.99 depending on the title and the duration of your rental period, which can last for 4 hours, 7 days or 30 days.
Playstation Now will cost UK owners £12.99 a month. Alternatively, you can rent things individually. Games will either cost you £2.99 or £4.99 for a two-day rental (over a weekend perhaps) or £5.99 or £7.99 for a 30-day rental period.
You can use the service on PC, Mac and select Sony Smartphones. If you’re a newcomer, it’s definitely worth checking out the free trial period. Related: Best PS4 Games
We’ve listed each and every game available on PS Now below:
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We’ll be sure to update this list whenever something new is introduced.
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Why can’t the PS4 play PS3 games?
The PS3 and PS4 use completely different system architectures, which means the PS4 would need to emulate the PS3’s system in order to make the games work. The figure often quoted is that a system needs ten times the power of the thing it’s emulating in order to do so at full speed.
Sony does claim that the PS4 meets this ‘ten times’ more powerful mark, but producing a workable emulator also requires a whole lot of work when working with a system of the PS3’s complexity. And that means a healthy cash investment, too.
Sony decided not to do this, and it’s sure to be one of the most common complaints about the new console. We can imagine many people simply assuming they’ll be able to play their old PS3 games on the thing.
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What about PS1 and PS2 games?
Although PS1 games are still an elusive beast, PS2 games are now available on your PS4 – albeit in limited form.
They are as follows:
Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 3
Arc The Lad: Twilight of the Spirits
Bully
Dark Chronicle
Dark Cloud
Destroy All Humans
Destroy All Humans 2
Fatal Fury Battle Archives: Volume 2
Fahrenheit
Fantavision
Fu’un Super Combo
GTA 3
GTA: Vice City
GTA: San Andreas
Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life
Hot Shots Tennis
Kinetica
Legaia 2: Duel Saga
The King of Fighters 2000
Manhunt
The Mark of Kri
Max Payne
Metal Slug Anthology
Okage: Shadow King
PaRappa the Rapper 2
Primal
Psychonauts
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
Red Dead Revolver
Red Faction
Red Faction 2
Resident Evil: Code Veronica X
Rise of the Kasai
Rogue Galaxy
Samurai Showdown VI
Siren
Star Wars: Bounty Hunter
Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter
Star Wars: Racer Revenge
Twisted Metal: Black
War of the Monsters
Wild Arms 3
The Warriors
What classic games would you like to see on PS4? Let us know in the comments.
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