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Are we expecting digital PS4 games to be backwards compatible?
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Given that so much of the player base uses the digital format currently, that would be a HUGE slap in the face to them if they didn't. The BC is going to work for digital or physical
Could you imagine if ps4 disc are backwards compatible but digital ps4 games aren't, lol. The most backwards move ever.
Which is not every single 360 game, they are always adding more over time. So it makes me wonder if BC on PS5 Will be all titles out the gate or just a select few with that number growing over time.
This so much, do people assume Digital is something magical or strange new thing? It's the majority of sales nowadays.
Of course, there's no difference between digital and disc PS4 games...
I wasn't referring to the library but rather the process.
BC for PS4 to PS5 will be for all titles since the architecture from PS4 to PS5 is the same, this is how it'll be for next Xbox too wherein all Xbox One titles (and by extension all bc supported Xbox and Xbox 360 titles) will be supported on next Xbox. The reason why 360/Xbox to Xbox One is a limited and staggered release is because of architectural differences leading to making sure their Xbox/Xbox 360 emulator runs the game fine.
With PS4 to PS5 and Xbox One to next Xbox there is no emulation needed.
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Yes.
If it works on PS4, it works on PS5, that's what I expect. Games, apps, accessories, everything.
If it works on PS4, it works on PS5, that's what I expect. Games, apps, accessories, everything.
There is no real difference between digital and physical in terms of how it's handled on the console, you're installing all of it regardless. The disc is just there for DRM.
If P.T is somehow possible...
This is the real question that needs to be answered.
Oh yeah, there is no way it's the case, but it would be a collosal blunder.
Of course. They'd prefer it if you bought PS4 games on the PS5 digitally as opposed to used, down the line.
OF course. BC is happening because of digital and not the other way around.
Most likely the game would need to get patched.
Most likely the game would need to get patched.
This question can be asked in the current thread covering this topic, though it is touched on in the article too - https://www.resetera.com/threads/official-playstation-next-gen-plans-2020-wired-exclusive-article-ray-tracing-bc-ssd-more.111777/
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