Can You Play PS3 Games on PS5? The Complete Guide (2025)
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Visit PG Update for more gaming guides. If you’ve recently made the jump to a PlayStation 5 and have a library of beloved PS3 titles gathering dust, you’re probably asking: can you play PS3 games on PS5? The answer is yes — but it’s not as straightforward as popping in a disc. This complete guide walks you through every method available, what works, what doesn’t, and what the future holds for PS3 backward compatibility on PS5.
The PS5 does not natively support PS3 game discs. However, Sony has made a large and growing catalog of PS3 titles available through its PlayStation Plus Premium subscription tier via cloud streaming. Over 300 PS3 games are available to stream on PS5, including classics like Metal Gear Solid 4, Red Dead Redemption, Demon’s Souls, and more.
The guide covers PlayStation Plus Premium pricing and how to stream PS3 games, explains why the PS5 can’t natively play PS3 discs due to the Cell processor architecture, discusses PS3 remastered games available on PS5, and provides tips for the best streaming experience including internet speed requirements. It also answers common questions about PS3 disc compatibility, save transfers, and the future of native PS3 emulation on PS5.
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