Can my PS5 and PS4 play together?
Game creators now have the option to enable online multiplayer game matches between PS5 and PS4 players. PS4 players can be seamlessly invited to play with PS5 players, and vice versa in supported games. The life-cycle of the PlayStation 5 should last for six to seven years, according to Sony’s Masayasu Ito, who was interviewed by Game Informer as part of a big feature about the first 25 years of the PlayStation brand.There are more than 4000 games ready to play on both PS4 and PS5, including fan-favourite games with next-gen enhancements that harness the PS5 console’s increased power. The PS5 console can play both PS4 and PS5 games on disc* or digital formats.Sony just confirmed that PS4 support will start sunsetting in Spring 2026 — signaling the slow farewell of one of gaming’s all-time great consoles. With the shift to PS5 in full swing, engineers and services are moving on.Your PS4 should last for at least 5 years. Typically, it’ll last much longer depending on these key factors: How often you use it. If you play games every day, there’ll be more wear and tear on your console.PlayStation has announced that PS4 services and support will begin winding down in spring 2026, and it truly feels like the end of an era.
Can I play PS4 discs on PS5?
Yes. More than 99 percent of the 4000+ games available on PS4 are playable on PS5. You can install PS4 games from disc* or download digital games purchased from PlayStation Store via your game library. Will PS4 games benefit from playing on PS5? Yes — but only for playing PS4 games on your PS5. The DualShock 4 is not compatible with native PS5 titles, meaning you’ll need a DualSense controller to play next-gen games. See how to connect a PS4 controller to your PS5.