One of the biggest benefits of the PS5 is its backwards compatibility, giving users the ability to play games from the PS4 and even the PS3 on the next-generation console.
Playing games from the PS3 isn’t as simple as popping in the disc and grabbing a controller. Instead, you will need a PS Plus Premium account to get started. You will also need a consistent internet connection to ensure the best experience while the game is streaming.
Keep reading to find out the easiest way to play PS3 games on the PS5.
What we used
- PS5 console
- PS Plus Premium membership
The Short Version
- Go into your PS5 account
- Go to the PS Plus Premium app
- Click on the PS Plus Premium app
- Scroll over to Collections
- Scroll down to Classics Catalogue
- Click on PS3
- Find a game you like from the selection
- Click on the game
- Press Stream
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1Go into your PS5 account
Turn on your PS5 and log into your account.
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2Go to the PS Plus Premium app
Scroll across and find the PS Premium app. It looks like a golden D-pad and usually sits on the far left side of the app selection.
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3Click on the PS Plus Premium app
Once you have found the app, click on it. Make sure to not get it confused with the PlayStation Store, which is blue.
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4Scroll over to Collections
From the top navigation menu, scroll over to the Collections section.
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5Scroll down to Classics Catalogue
You will need to scroll down the Collections menu until you find the Classics Catalogue.
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6Click on PS3
Out of the three options presented in the Classics section, click on the PS3 option. It sits on the far right side.
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7Find a game you like from the selection
Scroll through the selection of PS3 games and find one that you like.
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8Click on the game
Click on the game you want to play.
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9Press Stream
Press the Stream button to get started. You will need to make sure you have a solid internet connection to stream the game, as you cannot download the title.
FAQs
No, using a PS3 game disc will not work on the PS5.
Yes, you will need this subscription tier to play PS3 games on your PS5. You will be able to stream the game via your console online, though you will not be able to download the game directly.
No, only titles included in Sony’s catalogue will be playable. You can find a list of titles here.
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Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.
Professional conduct
We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. We follow the IPSO Editors’ code of practice to underpin these standards.
