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PS5 backwards compatibility: what it covers and what it misses

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PS5 backwards compatibility: what it covers and what it misses

PS5 backwards compatibility handles the vast majority of PS4 games well, but there are gaps Sony doesn't advertise loudly. Here's what you actually need to know before assuming your library carries over.

ITop Field News staff ·August 14, 2026

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