PlayStation 5 Set To Fix Biggest Mistake Made By PlayStation 4

As one of the best gaming consoles ever made, there was one glaring error that people point out regarding the PlayStation 4, namely backwards compatibility. From the moment the PlayStation 5 is launched, that next-gen console will immediately address that error.

With over 100 million units sold and as the home of quality games like “God of War” and “The Last of Us Part II,” the PS4 was a remarkable success by all accounts. Yet people have pointed out that if the PlayStation 4 had included backwards compatibility, it would have reached its full potential, notes ScreenRant.

In contrast, the Xbox One made nearly every Xbox 360 and original Xbox game playable on it, even enhancing several titles to play at a higher resolution and frame rate. That feature became one of the top-selling points of the Xbox One and, with Xbox Games Pass, Microsoft is once again becoming a big contender for many players.

Since Sony has already confirmed that thousands of PS4 games will be playable on the PS5 from day one, the next-gen console is definitely looking to change the dynamic in their favor. Backwards compatibility is enough justification for several fans to move on to the next generation and pre-order a PS5 despite still not having a launch date or price point for the console.

It will be recalled that when the PlayStation 4 was launched, one of its biggest issues was a lackluster lineup of games. And although Sony is directly addressing it with their lineup slated for the PS5, just having thousands of PS4 games ready to play right out of the box is a great immediate selling point.

Sony has had a confusing history with backwards compatibility dating all the way back to the PlayStation 2 and its ability to play PS1 games. By the time the PS4 rolled around, some mistakes made in the PS2 and PS3 had reared their ugly heads and Sony had to sacrifice backwards compatibility on the PS4.

In an age where high-quality games are rapidly releasing, it's a relief to know that the backlog library so many players have will be playable on the PlayStation 5. ScreenRant reports that Sony has also confirmed that PS4 games will be enhanced for PS5, potentially displaying at a higher resolution and taking advantage of the SSD for faster load times and better frame rate.

Sony has also confirmed that third-party developers have the option to provide smart delivery for any PS4 games that will also release on the PS5. Whether that will be the case for PS4-exclusive titles like “The Last of Us Part II” and “Ghost of Tsushima” remains to be seen, however, yet the fact that both of those can be played on a PlayStation 5 the moment that unit is bought is already a huge deal.