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PS5 Won't Let You Play Afro Samurai 2 at Launch
Fortunately, the PS5 should allow you to play almost 4,000 other PS4 games via backward compatibility once it releases.
PS3, PS2, and PS1 Games Are Finally Confirmed to Not be Compatible on PS5
The PS5 won't be able to play games natively from the PS1, PS2, or PS3 Sony's Jim Ryan has finally made clear.
Xbox Series X Will Add HDR and Improved Frame Rate to Backward Compatible Titles
The Xbox Series X will add HDR to all titles that are backward compatible, and in some cases, will even be able to double the frame rate of older games.
PS5's Backward Compatibility Clarified by Sony, Should Allow the "Majority" of PS4 Titles to be Played
The PS5 will be able to play most PS4 games after all, with some games being boosted to run at higher frequencies on the next-gen console.
PS5 Will be Backward Compatible but Only Select PS4 Games are Confirmed as of Now
The PS5 will indeed have backward compatibility, but it doesn't sound like the full PlayStation library will be making the transition to next-gen.
PS5 Backward Compatibility Feature Reportedly Still in the Works
While much of the details regarding Sony's next-gen console seem concrete, the PS5 backward compatibility feature is still in the works.
Xbox One Backward Compatibility Adds Costume Quest and From Dust
The ever-growing list of Xbox One backward compatible games grows with Ubisoft's From Dust and Double Fine Productions' Costume Quest.
PS5 Will Feature Backward Compatibility with PS4
Sony has confirmed that their recently revealed next generation console will be backwards compatible with PS4.
Xbox One Backward Compatibility Added Over 100 New Titles in 2018; Over 550 Games in Total
With the release of the last three backward compatible titles for 2018, Xbox One's library of older titles has reached over 550 games so far.
GTA San Andreas and More Rockstar Games Head to Xbox One Backward Compatibility in June
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and two other Rockstar Games classics are coming to Xbox One Backward Compatibility on June 7, 2018.
Battlefield 1943 Enters the Fray for Backward Compatibility and EA Access
In case you were looking to scratch a WWII Battlefield itch, Battlefield 1943 is now available via Xbox One Backward Compatibility and EA Access.
Xbox One Backward Compatibility Adds Hitman: Blood Money and Lego Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars Today
Play as Agent 47 in the Xbox 360 title Hitman: Blood Money once again, coming to Xbox One backward compatibility today, along with Lego Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars on Xbox 360.
Xbox Backwards Compatibility’s List Adds Fable Anniversary
Microsoft completes the Fable trilogy on Xbox One by adding Fable Anniversary as a backward compatible title.
Xbox One's Backward Compatibility Welcomes Saints Row: The Third, Super Contra, and More
Xbox One Backward Compatibility program is growing yet again with Saints Row: The Third, Slender: The Arrival, Super Contra and more.
Battlefield: Bad Company Storms Xbox One Backward Compatibility
Electronic Arts' Battlefield: Bad Company is the latest Battlefield game gracing the Xbox One Backward Compatibility program.
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood and More Join the Ranks of Xbox One Backward Compatible Games
The latest roster of Xbox One backward compatible games is here, and Assassin's Creed once again takes the headlining role.
Sony's Jim Ryan on Backwards Compatibility: "Why Would Anybody Play This?"
It doesn't appear PS4 will be getting any type of backwards compatibility support in the near future.