Rumor: PS4 to run PS1 and PS2 games via local software emulation

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Sony announced that its upcoming PlayStation Now streaming game service would allow older PlayStation games to run on devices like the new PS4. Now a new rumor claims that Sony is working to allow PS1 and PS2 to run on the PS4 via local software emulation.

Eurogamer reports, via unnamed sources, that Sony is "actively pursuing" a strategy to allow PS1 and PS2 games to run on the PS4 and possibly to offer some HD visual improvements as well. The story did not state when Sony plans to add these software emulation features to its new console, which has already sold over 4 million units since launching two and a half months ago.

As far as PlayStation 3 games, the article stated that Sony still plans to offer those titles via streaming on PlayStation Now for PS4 owners. Sony plans to launch a beta for the service sometime this summer.

Both the PS4 and Microsoft's Xbox One console launched in November without the ability to play any games from their previous console generation. Microsoft is also reportedly working on its own streaming game service, but it would appear that Sony is much further along in its plans.

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slapshot101Posted:

This is really awesome. I would love to play my old Battlefront games on next gens until the come out with the new one DICE is making. I still know that the quality will not improve but it still will be nice.

SIKSPosted:

That would be the best thing ever if they ended up making an emulator for the PS4. Since i have a ton of PS1 and PS2 games but not the console to play them on it would be cool if they introduced an emulator like the one they plan on making.

-Vinc-Posted:

i think this is a good idea

YopPosted:

I think thats a good idea :) I would definitely play San Andreas again!

JacesPosted:

Woow games from like 1990 n 2014 console Messed up but creative! 240p to 1080!

VPNPosted:

It would be weird to play really old games on a new console though.

SzaPosted:

I wish I still had crash i would so play it on PS4

21Posted:

OMG, most exciting news I've heard in a long time. Will hopefully happen so we can play old GTA and Driver games as well as so many more games that gamers played during their childhood. I have so many good memories from PS1 games with my father so would be amazing to be able to play these games again with him.

TelePosted:

This would be great and would allow me to play Simpsons Hit and Run :P

DreamsPosted:

if this is true xbox has big shoes to fill i would love to play some of my original xbox games


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