[Famitsu] Jim Ryan: No PS1-PS3 backwards compatibility

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Quote comes from a recent Famitsu interview, translation comes from a Siliconera article:

【PS5】PS4の互換性率は99％！ 転売対策もアリ？ SIE社長 ジム・ライアン氏にプレイステーション5についてインタビュー | ゲーム・エンタメ最新情報のファミ通.com

発売日や値段も公開されたプレイステーション5（PS5）について、SIE社長 ジム・ライアン氏にインタビュー。

www.famitsu.com

Jim Ryan Confirmed PS5 Won't Have Compatibility With PS3 and Older Games

In a Japanese interview with Famitsu, SIE CEO Jim Ryan confirmed that PS5 won't have backwards compatibility with PS3 and older games.

www.siliconera.com

Famitsu: We were also surprised when we heard that it will have 99% compatibility with PS4 titles. By the way, will there be compatibility with PS1, PS2, and PS3 titles?

Jim Ryan: We keep in mind the engineering specialized for the PS5, as we produced the device. In the midst of that, the PS4 already has 100 million players; we thought they ought to want to play PS4 titles on the PS5 as well indeed, so we included compatibility with the PS4. While implementing that, we also focused our efforts on taking in the high-speed SSD and the new controller DualSense at the same time. So, unfortunately, we couldn't reach the implementation of such compatibilities.

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I know that there were a lot of rumors about Sony implementing this, so I figured this deserved a thread.

 

[RedHeat]

Ruthless Jimbo

 

[Homura]

We already knew this

 

[Chuck795]

Anyone who thought there would be was really fooling themselves. Nice to finally have it out there in the open now though

 

[BackwardsSuggestions]

Why would people want to play old games that look terrible?
/s

 

[RockmanBN]

Knew there wouldn't be any, but still fuck off.

 

[Issen]

Expected and disappointing in equal measure.

 

[Clive]

Boo! At least bring back the PS1 and PS2 Classics already available on PSN. :(

 

[Napalm_Frank]

I just assume he is bamboozling here like with the whole believing in generations shenanigans.

Full BC confirmed, baby!

 

[Deleted member 27751]

Disappointingly normal for Sony. They just don't care because it sells anyway.

 

[Doctor_Thomas]

PS3 doesn't surprise me but, Jim, please I want to buy PS1 classics on the store for the PS5.

 

[Azerth]

"Why would anyone want to play those" -jim ryan

 

[Nif]

Not powerful enough to play PS1, I guess.

 

[DNAbro]

Duh

I have no clue why anyone would expect it when it was obvious it wasn't happening

 

[ajszenk]

Glad this is finally plainly stated. Was getting real tired of that dance.

 

[criteriondog]

Expected, but I wish it was there. Regardless, I can't wait for my PS5. :)

 

[Agni]

Wouldn't PS1 and PS2 emulation be possible now? What's the hold-up I ask thee?

 

[elzeus]

Dang they waited almost to the last minute to drop all the bad news.

 

[EchoChamber]

The dream is dead :(

 

[Kinthey]

This is something I'd actually like him to flip flop on

 

[Nazgûl]

JUST ENDLESS PAIN

THAT'S LIFE

 

[Jawmuncher]

Didn't say no to PSP or Vita.

Got en

 

[benzy]

HipHopGamer failed us

 

[nightstalker962]

And I'm out. Fuck you Jim.

 

[kurahador]

Fuck sake. I need to rebuy ps4 now to play those ps2 games that I bought.

 

[Raide]

This sounds more like "No BC until we can figure out the best way to monetize it."

 

[BasilZero]

Increase support for PSNow at the least with PS1, PS2 and PS3 games (also PSP games)

 

[Garrett 2U]

There it is.

 

[TacomaSCDisaster]

Boo! At least bring back the PS1 and PS2 Classics already available on PSN. :(

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Seriously, I don't get why they moved away from this

 

[Desmond]

God, why do I still need to have my PS3 hooked up. I would've paid more for a BC PS5.

 

[coma]

Incredibly lame.

 

[xem]

Ubisoft confirmed

 

[Toumari]

Probably another lie.

 

[JustAnotherOne]

My PS3 is still useful then.

 

[BasilZero]

So wait, does this mean the PS2 classics for PS4 wont work on PS5?

 

[Streusel]

https://www.vg247.com/2017/06/05/wh...sonys-jim-ryan-about-backwards-compatibility/

Why would anybody play this?" says Sony's Jim Ryan about backwards compatibility

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[Tryxx]

As much as I prefer PlayStation exclusives man Xbox and their consumer friendly approach recently has been itching me more and more.

 

[robotzombie]

I would just buy an HD system with a harddrive that allows you to play disc versions or download ps1 through 3 games

 

[Jencks]

Not surprising, but still dissapointing

 

[19thCenturyFox]

He didn't deny Vita BC. That's the same as confirming it.

 

[Zok310]

HipHopGamer failed us

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Disappointed!

 

[Oregano]

Didn't say no to PSP or Vita.

Got en

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As if Jim Ryan knows what a Vita is.

 

[Deleted member 35631]

In related news, 2020 is shit!

Since I have more digital PS4 games, I'm up for BC starting there. Hopefully on PS6 we will get PS4 and PS5 BC.

 

[EffettoNotte]

So bad lmao

 

[nightstalker962]

My PS3 is still useful then.

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Yea it's never getting disconnected.

 

[SteviaRelievingYa]

Very disappointing. Enhanced BC was one of my favorite features this gen. Too bad PlayStation isn't going to do the same.

 

[stefanomusilli96]

Is it really so hard to implement a ps1 emulator? Even the PSP had one.

 

[Blent]

I have hundreds of PS1 and PS2 games but nothing to play them on lol

I know I could always look for something on eBay or whatever, but I'd rather spend that money on something I can rely on.

 

[-Le Monde-]

Pretty much cements my decision for buying third party games on xbox. I hope they don't abandon ps4 eventually.

 

[Clive]

Probably another lie.

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I mean, dude's getting a Pachter-like track record so this actually bodes well! Full PS1-3 BC incoming!