Can you play ps2 games on ps5 reddit?

The PS5 can play DVDs, which is most of the PS2 games were on, and Blu-Ray players can read CDs, so Sony would need to just give us a software update to do so. So the PS5 can already read DVDs and emulate PS2 games, so why can't it do it off a disc?? Blu ray players are capable of reading CDs.

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2024-02-12 02:18:28

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Can jailbroken ps3 play ps2 games?
If you have a jailbroken PS3, you can use it to play most PS2 games. the process is a bit more complex, and requires that your console be jailbroken or modded, which voids your warranty and can get your console banned from PSN.
2024-01-15 10:02:34

Does ps5 play ps2 games?
Does the PS5 play PS2 games? You cannot play PS2 disk-based games on the PS5 because the disks are not compatible with the Playstation 5. However, if you pay for a PlayStation Now subscription, you'll be able to play a wide variety of digital PlayStation 2 games on your PS5.
2023-11-23 07:17:53

Why can t ps5 play ps2 games?
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2023-04-14 23:31:46

Will ps5 ever play ps2 games?
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