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PlayStation Oct 31, 2026

Why can't the PS4 play PS1 and PS2 classics like the PS3 did?

The PS3 store had loads of old games I could buy and play. On PS4 there are only a few and they're priced like new releases. Is it a technical limit or just licensing?
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andreew Nov 04, 2026
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Totally different hardware. The PS3 used the Cell processor, and the early models even had PS2 chips in them, which is why they could play those games. The PS4 is basically PC architecture, so it would have to emulate everything, and Sony only does that for some titles they sell digitally.
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