Can PS4 play PS2 games disc?
PS2 discs do not work on PS4 because the console lacks the hardware to read them.
Do PS3 discs work on PS5?
PS5 and PS3 Backward Compatibility: What You Need to Know Just like with backward compatibility between the PS3 and PS4, the specific hardware architecture of the PlayStation 5 does not allow for direct playback of PlayStation 3 games, whether on physical discs or digital versions. PS3 games can only be streamed on PS5 for now but I’ve always said Xbox’s program was much better and they did it right. PS3’s cell processor is a huge problem for native backward compatibility. The 360 didn’t have that and was easier to develop for.You cannot use physical PS3 discs to play PS3 games on PS4 or PS5. However, if you have a PS Plus Premium subscription, you can access the Classic Catalog that has many PS1, PS2, and PS3 games available for download or streaming.
Can I play a PS3 game on a PS4?
You can only play PS3 games through the Classic Catalog. You cannot use physical PS3 discs to play PS3 games on PS4 or PS5. However, if you have a PS Plus Premium subscription, you can access the Classic Catalog that has many PS1, PS2, and PS3 games available for download or streaming. Make sure your game works with PS5 Another easy mistake—especially if you buy games first and ask questions later—is trying to play a game that isn’t supported by your current console. The PS5 can’t read PS3® or older game discs. So, no, you can’t play The Sims® 2 on your PlayStation 5.