Sony just answered most of your PS5 questions
- Sony has published an FAQ that answers many questions about PlayStation 5.
- It has now been confirmed that you can play PS3 and previous games through PS Now.
- All PS5 games are region-free.
Sony answers a large number of your PlayStation 5 questions just days before the game console arrives. As The edge The company reportedly posted an FAQ that not only explains many PS5 details, but also reveals some new details about the system’s game compatibility.
Most importantly, the FAQ shows that PlayStation Now will be available on the PS5 for both download and streaming of supported games. Sony didn’t list any differences in game support compared to the PS4. However, this suggests that you have access to the original PlayStation, PS2 and PS3 games that were not previously allowed.
You don’t have to be picky about where to play new games either. All PS5 games will be regionally free, Sony said. In other words, you can import a title from any territory knowing it will work on your console.
See also: PS5 versus Xbox Series X.
Many other aspects of the PlayStation 5 FAQs provide helpful answers, albeit sometimes expected ones. To begin with, Sony doesn’t rule out colors other than black and white – you just don’t have a “start up” choice. Likewise, 3D audio support isn’t limited to headphones as soon as an update extends it to traditional speakers. You will continue to receive an 8K edition with “supported software” in the future.
The FAQs also remind you that M.2 based expansion SSDs are only available after an update and that you cannot use an external USB drive to run PS5 titles. Don’t expect a web browser either. You can transfer remote play games on your PS5 to your PS4, although Sony controller requirements may preclude PS5 native games.
This won’t necessarily satisfy all of your questions. Users commenting on the FAQ have asked when the PlayStation 5 will be available in countries like India or whether it will support 1440p monitors. However, the answers already there might be enough to help you make your choice between a PS5 or a rival like the Xbox Series X.
