{"id":43080,"date":"2024-01-04T17:25:47","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T16:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1954592"},"modified":"2024-01-04T21:24:39","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T20:24:39","slug":"can-you-play-ps3-games-on-ps5-how-to-access-classic-titles-2","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/can-you-play-ps3-games-on-ps5-how-to-access-classic-titles-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you play PS3 games on PS5? How to access classic titles"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stream everything from Alone in the Dark to Zombie Tycoon – here’s all 300-plus games available. <\/p>

By Matt Poskitt\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 04 January 2024 at 16:20 PM<\/p>

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One of the great bonuses of buying a new console is when platform holders add the ability to play classic games, such as having the option to play PS3 games on the PS5.<\/p>\n

Not everyone has access to these retro titles, so the more places they\u2019re available, the better.<\/p>\n

While the PS5 is known for its backwards compatibility with PS4 titles \u2014 by simply inserting the disc or purchasing the game digitally \u2014 the ability to play PS3 games is slightly more complex.<\/p>\n

For one, backwards compatibility is done via streaming, rather than the physical games themselves.<\/p>\n

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Thankfully, it\u2019s worth the effort to gain access to a tremendous library of classic PS3 games, with entries in popular franchises like Castlevania, Ratchet & Clank, Ninja Gaiden, Star Wars<\/a>, Dynasty Warriors, Resident Evil, LEGO<\/a>, Sam & Max, Motorstorm, Devil May Cry, Fallout<\/a> and many, many more.<\/p>\n

In fact, there are more than 300 PS3 games available, as of January 2024.<\/p>\n

Taking this all into consideration, we\u2019ve laid out the details of how to play PS3 games on PS5, as well as listing out every single title that is currently available.<\/p>\n

Can you play PS3 games on PS5?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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PS3.<\/span><\/figcaption> Sony<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

While the PS5 cannot play PS3 discs directly, a selection of PS3 games can be played digitally<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This works via a PS Plus Premium subscription, which costs \u00a313.49 per month, \u00a339.99 per quarter or \u00a3119.99 per year.<\/p>\n

Once an internet connection is established, numerous PS3 games can then be streamed to the PS5 console.<\/p>\n

How to play PS3 games on PS5<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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PS Plus tiers.<\/span><\/figcaption> Sony<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

To play PS3 games on PS5, you need to first sign up for a PS Plus Premium subscription before following the below steps:<\/p>\n