Sony is reportedly working on bringing PS3 backwards compatibility to the PS5 for select games. This news comes from industry insiders like Jeff Grubb and Shpeshal_Nick, who have a track record of reliable information in the gaming community.
While the PS5 currently supports some PS3 titles through the PS Plus game streaming service, the development of native PS3 backwards compatibility has been ongoing for quite some time at Sony. This move follows Xbox's approach to backwards compatibility, where a limited number of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games are playable on the Xbox Series X/S.
The complexity of the PS3's ‘Cell' architecture has been a significant hurdle in bringing these older titles to the PS5. Games like “Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots” and the “Resistance” and “Killzone” franchises have been stuck on the PS3 due to these technical challenges.
It is unclear whether the PS3 games on the PS5 will receive resolution or framerate enhancements like some Xbox backwards compatible titles. The timing of Sony's announcement regarding PS3 compatibility remains uncertain, with speculations suggesting a potential reveal alongside a rumored ‘PS5 Pro' release later this year.
Overall, it seems that Sony has finally figured out a way to make select PS3 games compatible with the PS5. While the exact lineup of compatible titles and release details are still unknown, this development is exciting news for fans of classic PS3 games who are looking to revisit these titles on the latest Sony console.
