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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AftermarketPosted:

This is really sweet, it makes me want to buy the console just to see those games again in hd

EthicsPosted:

this is amazing! they have seen all of the modders do it now they want to do it officially . shame Microsoft didnt do this first though.

ValorPosted:

I hope they do this, I'd like to play some PS1 and PS2 games on my PS4. Spiderman anyone? ;)

GaryPosted:

I hope Microsoft does the same thing so I can play some of my original Xbox games on my One.

PensPosted:

This will be so weird, like wth

xByNovaaPosted:

PS1/2 games with hd graphics pls sony

Aruss94Posted:

lolohnoeszsz wow it's amazing sony can do this but MS can't. really starting to regret buying the xbox one.


You should do more research.

KendosaurPosted:

If i had known about this before I bought the xbox one I would have probably bought the ps4....

lolohnoeszszPosted:

wow it's amazing sony can do this but MS can't. really starting to regret buying the xbox one.

UrfPosted:

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Flacco This is an extremely cool feature but I can't see paying for the old PS1 or PS2 games. If they are free, that's great! However, I won't spend money on something that I just go back to for nostalgia factor.


They clearly wont be free, local emulation = discs. But the games are dirt cheap now anyways.


yeah they wont be on discs

Yeah they will, "PS1 and PS2 games to run on PS4". Also local emulation means not streamed which equals discs.


Local emulation could also mean games on a HD......


I think everyone is dismissing the fact it says local SOFTWARE emulation. It's most likely going to be a download the ISO and emulate it situation.


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