PS5 February Reveal: 9 Major Rumours You Need To Know
2. Generational Backwards Compatibility
Mark Cerny has already confirmed that the PS5 will be compatible with PS4 but to what extent we're still not sure. The leaker elaborates via the Reddit repost:
"Backwards compatibility with all PS4 games is also a big feature. Through a new transferring features, users will easily transfer their PS4 games to the PS5 if those games are downloaded. Save data/backups for PS4 games will also be transferable."
What's even more enticing is the rumour that the console will be a 'legacy console' with all generations of PlayStation available on it. The leak mentions this as well:
"Backwards compatibility is such a major feature, that games from all 5 PlayStation platforms (PS1, PS2, PSP, PS3 and PS4), will be compatible on PS5, making it an "ultimate PlayStation console", putting an emphasis on past and present gaming."
It's a piece of wishful thinking certainly, but if true, would be incredible considering the stellar backlog the publisher holds.