Sony's game streaming service PlayStation Now could get PlayStation 4, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation 1 games in addition to the PlayStation 3 games it's currently offering, the company has said.

Sony's next-gen PS5 will not play PS1, PS2, or PS3 era game discs, backwards compatibility support is exclusive to PlayStation 4.

In particular, the PlayStation 3 firmware actually supported hardware emulation for PS1 and PS2 as well as PSP. The PS Vita, on the other, used the same technology for running PS1 games as well.

The PlayStation 2, which was the best selling console of all time and had an incredible list of games, starts with another, somewhat similar synth sound, while it displays the PS2’s iconic ...

You can now use the sounds from the PS1, PS2, PS3, or PS4 when selecting games on PlayStation 5, but it may only be for a 'limited' time.

Sony has released a nostalgic set of PlayStation videos ahead of their rumored PS4 reveal - detailing the history of the PS1, PS2, and PS3.

Games PS5 PlayStation has brought back the OG PS1 bootup screen on PS5 along with classic customization options, but they're only around "for a limited time" ...

Backward incompatibility. By Peter Brown on February 1, 2014 at 10:46AM PST There’s no doubt that Sony spoiled us when it made the PlayStation 2 backwards compatible with original PlayStation games.

The PS Wireless gamepad has a wireless range of 30+ feet and a battery life of 10+ hours per charge. The controller showcases wireless 2.4 Ghz technology, so you can now play your retro games from ...

First released for PS1 in 200, Fear Effect was praised at the time for its art style and unique graphics. It was followed by a sequel, Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix, in 2001 which also came to PS1.