{"id":149013,"date":"2025-03-01T03:26:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T03:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=149013"},"modified":"2025-03-01T03:26:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T03:26:25","slug":"why-does-my-ps5-have-ps4-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-my-ps5-have-ps4-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my PS5 have PS4 games?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-my-ps5-have-ps4-games\/#Why_does_my_PS5_have_PS4_games\" title=\"Why does my PS5 have PS4 games?\">Why does my PS5 have PS4 games?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-my-ps5-have-ps4-games\/#Understanding_Backward_Compatibility\" title=\"Understanding Backward Compatibility\">Understanding Backward Compatibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-my-ps5-have-ps4-games\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-my-ps5-have-ps4-games\/#General_Questions\" title=\"General Questions\">General Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-my-ps5-have-ps4-games\/#Upgrading_and_Compatibility\" title=\"Upgrading and Compatibility\">Upgrading and Compatibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-my-ps5-have-ps4-games\/#Managing_Games_and_Storage\" title=\"Managing Games and Storage\">Managing Games and Storage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-my-ps5-have-ps4-games\/#Controllers_and_Accessories\" title=\"Controllers and Accessories\">Controllers and Accessories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-my-ps5-have-ps4-games\/#Purchasing_and_Downloading_Games\" title=\"Purchasing and Downloading Games\">Purchasing and Downloading Games<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-my-ps5-have-ps4-games\/#Performance_and_Graphics\" title=\"Performance and Graphics\">Performance and Graphics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-my-ps5-have-ps4-games\/#Upgrading_and_Purchasing_Consoles\" title=\"Upgrading and Purchasing Consoles\">Upgrading and Purchasing Consoles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_PS5_have_PS4_games\"><\/span>Why does my PS5 have PS4 games?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Your <strong>PS5<\/strong> console has <strong>PS4 games<\/strong> because it offers <strong>backward compatibility<\/strong> with the overwhelming majority of <strong>PS4 games<\/strong>, allowing you to play an amazing collection of thousands of <strong>PS4 games<\/strong> on your <strong>PS5 console<\/strong>. This means you can access and play your existing <strong>PS4 games<\/strong> on the <strong>PS5<\/strong>, either through digital downloads or by inserting the <strong>PS4 disc<\/strong> into your <strong>PS5<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Backward_Compatibility\"><\/span>Understanding Backward Compatibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>PS5<\/strong>&#8216;s <strong>backward compatibility<\/strong> feature is a significant advantage, enabling you to enjoy your <strong>PS4 games<\/strong> on the new console without having to repurchase them. However, it&#8217;s essential to note that having a <strong>physical PS4 game<\/strong> does not automatically give you access to the <strong>digital version<\/strong> of the game on your <strong>PS5<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Questions\"><\/span>General Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>What PS4 games cannot be played on PS5?<\/strong> The following <strong>PS4 games<\/strong> are not compatible with the <strong>PS5<\/strong>: <strong>Afro Samurai 2 Revenge of Kuma Volume One<\/strong>, <strong>Hitman Go: Definitive Edition<\/strong>, <strong>Just Deal With It!<\/strong>, <strong>Robinson: The Journey<\/strong>, <strong>Shadwen<\/strong>, <strong>TT Isle of Man &#8211; Ride on the Edge 2<\/strong>, and <strong>We Sing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do I need to keep the PS4 version of a game on PS5?<\/strong> No, you don&#8217;t need to keep both versions of a game on your <strong>PS5<\/strong>; you can delete the <strong>PS4 version<\/strong> without impacting your gameplay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Are PS4 and PS5 games the same on PS5?<\/strong> While most <strong>PS4 games<\/strong> can be played on the <strong>PS5<\/strong>, some publishers offer free upgrades to the <strong>PS5 version<\/strong>, which may have improved graphics and features.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upgrading_and_Compatibility\"><\/span>Upgrading and Compatibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Can I upgrade PS4 games to PS5?<\/strong> Yes, depending on the game, you may have the option to upgrade a <strong>PS4 game<\/strong> to the <strong>PS5 version<\/strong>, either for free or for a fee, and this may require an <strong>internet connection<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why do I have 2 versions of a game on my PS5?<\/strong> The <strong>PS5<\/strong> separates save files based on generation, resulting in two different versions of the game and two save zones: <strong>PS5 game saves<\/strong> and <strong>PS4 game saves<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How do I stop the PS4 version from appearing on PS5?<\/strong> If you have the <strong>PS5 version<\/strong> installed, you can prevent the <strong>PS4 version<\/strong> from auto-installing by going to uploads\/downloads and canceling the <strong>PS4 installation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Managing_Games_and_Storage\"><\/span>Managing Games and Storage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong>Can I delete a PS4 game if I have the PS5 version?<\/strong> Yes, you can delete the <strong>PS4 version<\/strong> of a game after upgrading to the <strong>PS5 version<\/strong> without affecting your gameplay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why is my PS5 not reading PS4 discs?<\/strong> Try cleaning the disc, inserting another game or Blu-Ray disc, and accessing <strong>Safe Mode<\/strong> to clear the cache and rebuild the database to resolve <strong>PS5 disc reading issues<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can PS5 play PS3 discs?<\/strong> No, the <strong>PS5<\/strong> does not support playing <strong>PS3 game discs<\/strong> or <strong>PS2 game discs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Controllers_and_Accessories\"><\/span>Controllers and Accessories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><strong>Do PS4 controllers work on PS5?<\/strong> The <strong>PS4 controller<\/strong> can be used to play <strong>PS4 titles<\/strong> or games via <strong>Remote Play<\/strong>, but it cannot be used to play <strong>PS5 games<\/strong> due to the lack of new features and improvements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purchasing_and_Downloading_Games\"><\/span>Purchasing and Downloading Games<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"11\">\n<li><strong>What happens if you download a game on PS4 and you get a PS5?<\/strong> Your <strong>PS4 games<\/strong> will still be accessible on the <strong>PS5<\/strong> using the same <strong>PlayStation Network account<\/strong>, and you won&#8217;t lose your digital purchases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why can&#8217;t I download my PS4 games to PS5?<\/strong> Ensure you&#8217;re logged in with the same <strong>PlayStation Network account<\/strong> on both consoles, and check your <strong>system software<\/strong> for any updates or issues.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance_and_Graphics\"><\/span>Performance and Graphics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"13\">\n<li><strong>Do PS4 games on PS5 look better?<\/strong> Some <strong>PS4 games<\/strong> may have upgrade patches for improved visuals and gameplay on the <strong>PS5<\/strong>, but most will look the same as they do on the <strong>PS4<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does PS5 run PS4 games in 4K?<\/strong> The <strong>PS5<\/strong> can run <strong>PS4 games<\/strong> at <strong>4K resolution<\/strong> if the game was originally capable of reaching <strong>4K<\/strong> or dynamic <strong>4K<\/strong> on the <strong>PS4 Pro<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upgrading_and_Purchasing_Consoles\"><\/span>Upgrading and Purchasing Consoles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"15\">\n<li><strong>Is it good to upgrade from PS4 to PS5?<\/strong> Yes, the <strong>PS5<\/strong> offers significant upgrades, including <strong>4K graphics<\/strong>, a <strong>comfortable DualSense controller<\/strong>, and <strong>stellar performance<\/strong>, making it a worthwhile investment for gamers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why does my PS5 have PS4 games? Your PS5 console has PS4 games because it offers backward compatibility with the overwhelming majority of PS4 games, allowing you to play an amazing collection of thousands of PS4 games on your PS5 console. This means you can access and play your existing PS4 games on the PS5, &#8230; <a title=\"Why does my PS5 have PS4 games?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-my-ps5-have-ps4-games\/\" aria-label=\"More on Why does my PS5 have PS4 games?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-149013","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/149013","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=149013"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/149013\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=149013"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=149013"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=149013"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}