PS5: 8 CONFIRMED Features We Already Know

7. Backwards Compatibility Is Finally Happening

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - CJ
Rockstar North

One of the PS5's worst-kept secrets is that it's definitely going to include a comprehensive form of backwards compatibility with prior generations of hardware.

It goes without saying that it'll support PS4 games, but a recent patent filing by Sony makes it clear they're pursing "remastering by emulation," and have been working on it for around two years.

More specifically, the patent relates to players inserting a legacy software disc into a contemporary machine, which will then download remastered visuals and audio on-the-fly to replace the more dated assets.

Considering how deep we are into the PS4's life cycle, it makes all the sense in the world that Sony would save it for a PS5 announcement in early-to-mid 2020.

Plus, it'd be a fantastic way to sell the console and finally compensate for the PlayStation lagging behind the Xbox in this area.

Advertisement
In this post: 
PS5
 
First Posted On: 
Contributor
Contributor

Stay at home dad who spends as much time teaching his kids the merits of Martin Scorsese as possible (against the missus' wishes). General video game, TV and film nut. Occasional sports fan. Full time loon.