Backward Compatibility Archives

PS4 Trophy Section Showed PS3 Logo; Another Backward Compatibility Hint?

In recent weeks, we’ve seen a number of foreshadowing that might indicate that Sony’s next-generation platform PS5 (and possibly PS4) will be able to play games from the PS3 library backward through an upcoming update. PS4 Trophy section showed a glitch that reveals more indications. If you checked your trophies yesterday, you may have noticed …

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PlayStation Backward Compatibility Rumor Intensifies, PS Japan Tweet Confusion

News of a revised patent submitted by Mark Cerny, who created the PS5 and PS4, has sparked excitement among gamers. It’s essentially a prototype of backward compatibility that lets the latest PlayStation consoles run games from the PS1, PS2, and PS3 generations. Yesterday, a tweet from PlayStation JP seemingly corroborated this rumor. An intriguing post …

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New PlayStation Patent: PS3, PS2, PS1 Compatibility Could Be Happening

A newly revised patent filed by Mark Cerny, the creator of the PS5 and PS4, has generated a buzz from eager enthusiasts. This is essentially a backward compatibility prototype, which allows PlayStation consoles to play games designed for outdated devices from earlier years. On January 6, 2022, it was re-registered and now cruises on Twitter. …

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