#BackwardCompatibility

Sony might be working on bringing proper PlayStation 3 backward compatibility to PlayStation 5, albeit only for select titles, according to rumors circulating online. During the latest episode of the XboxEra podcast, Shpeshal Nick mentioned that he’s heard Sony is developing backward compatibility for select PlayStation 3 titles on current-generation consoles. The compatible titles are…

In all likelihood, indeed, the Switch 2 will be backward compatible, meaning it can play games from previous console generations. However, anyone with an awareness of console gaming history knows that this is not guaranteed. There are several reasons why Nintendo’s record on backward compatibility is inconsistent, as is the case with every console manufacturer.…