PS5

The PlayStation 5 can play PS4 games on disc and digital downloads. Here's everything you need to know about PS5 backward compatibility.

If you have the standard edition PlayStation 5, you can insert any PS4 games you have on disc into your console, and they will install and run (apart from those on the known "not working" list below). There are also some PS4 games that may exhibit some issues or lack content / features when played on a PS5. It is also worth noting that some PS4 games in your library will be eligible for a free upgrade to their PS5 versions. It provides access to a classics catalogue of PSOne, PS2, PS3 and even PSP games to play via Sony's own cloud gaming service. [PlayStation VR](/ar-vr/reviews/playstation/136646-sony-playstation-vr-review-virtual-reality-for-the-masses/) headset will be pleased to learn that it is fully compatible with the PS5. You can then play them indefinitely, as long as you remain a member of PS Plus Essential, Extra or Premium: With more than 4,000 PS4 games able to be played on PS5, we can't really list them all here. The PlayStation 5 is a powerhouse of a games console. However, on the flip side, you can also use the PS5's Game Boost feature on some PS4 titles to play them in a higher or smoother frame rate. However, it's worth noting that the DualShock cannot be used to play PS5 games. And, in some cases, you even get enhanced frame-rates, loading times and/or other improvements. That means you can play the vast majority of PS4 games.