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Can you play PS3 games on PS4 for free?

How do you connect a PS3 disc to a PS4 console? You can't do that; you need to buy the games on PS now
PS now
PlayStation Now (PS Now) was a standalone video game subscription service the first on consoles developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
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to play PS3 games
and also be connected to the internet.
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Are PS3 games free on PS4?

Use Cross-Buy and Cross-Gen Offers

The only other way to play PS3 titles on your PS4 is through cross-buy promotions. These give you access to a game on multiple systems when you buy it on one. For example, if you bought Doki-Doki Universe on PS3, you automatically have access to the PS4 version at no extra cost.
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How do I redeem PS3 games on PS4?

Redeem the code packed into the PS3 version of the game on PlayStation Store and download the PS4 version of the game. Then use the original PS3 disc in your PS4 system to activate and start playing.
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Do you have to rebuy PS3 games for PS4?

NO. There is a reason why games have the PS3 label or PS4 label on the store page in the PSN Store. Those are the consoles they are made to run on. The PS4 is not backwards compatible as of this moment and neither is the PS3 forwards compatible in the slightest.
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Which Playstations are backwards compatible?

Backwards compatibility refers to the ability for new technology to be able to still use older software. In the case of the PlayStation 4, it's the ability to play PS1, PS2 or PS3 games on the system so you don't need to dig out your old games consoles to play old favorites.
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HOW TO PLAY PS3/PS2/PS1 GAMES ON PS4 | BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE PS5?

Will PS3 games work on PS5?

No, using a PS3 game disk will not work on the PS5. Do I need a PS Plus Premium membership?
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Can I play PS3 games on PS4 or PS5?

The PlayStation 5 comes with backward compatibility with PS3 titles, but the PS3 copies are not compatible with Sony's latest gaming console and there is no way to download them on the device. The only way to get PS3 games on PS5 is to stream them via PlayStation Now, Sony's cloud-based subscription service.
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Do you have to buy a game again if you bought it and delete it PS4?

Don't worry, you won't lose access to any deleted games — you can redownload the application from your Library whenever you like.
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Why can't I play PS3 games on PS4?

Since the PlayStation 4 (PS4) isn't backwards-compatible, users with PlayStation 3 (PS3) games are unable to insert PS3 discs into the PS4 console or re-download PS3 games from PlayStation Network to play on the PS4.
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How do I upgrade my PS3 games to my PS4?

Switch to the PS4 and log in to the PlayStation Store. Scroll the left bar down to PS3 to PS4. Select your game, then add to cart, being sure to check that the price differential is correct. Select Purchase and your transfer will be complete.
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Can I download PS3 games from PlayStation Store?

You can download games (as a purchase or for free) from (PlayStation®Store). Several types of games are available, including games that you can play only on PS3™ systems and games that you can copy to and play on PS Vita systems or PSP™ systems.
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Are PS3 games free on PS5?

As we stated above, the PS5 can play PS3 games via a PS Plus Premium membership, which you'll have to pay for to access their library of PS3 games via the cloud. The PS5 can, however, play almost any PS4 games that were released.
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Can you put a PS3 disc in a PS5?

No, you cannot insert and run Playstation 3 disc into PS5 and play games. This is because PS5 is not compatible with PS3 game discs. PS Now membership is the only option you have to run PS3 games on PS5.
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Does a PlayStation 5 cost?

How much does a PS5 cost? The PlayStation 5 comes in two different models — one that has a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray drive, and a "digital edition" with no disc drive. The standard model is $500 and the digital edition is $400.
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What PlayStation 3 is backwards compatible?

In short, all PS3 models are backward compatible because every PS3 model is backward compatible with every PS1 game.
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Will PS5 ever play PS2 and PS3 games?

Can You Play PS1, PS2, or PS3 Games on the PS5? Despite growing rumors leading up to the launch, it's not possible to play PS1, PS2, or PS3 games on the PS5. The PS5's backward compatibility ends with the PS4. Still, there are other ways you can play older PlayStation games on the latest Sony console.
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Will there be ps6?

PlayStation has been a statement console in the gaming world, and every child has had a PS console at least once in their life.
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How do I play downloaded ps3 games on PS5?

The PS5 can't play PS3 games. The only way to do it is by streaming them through Playstation Now, and then you are limited to which ever games are available there.
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How much is PlayStation now?

You can stream the games to your PS4, PS5, or Windows PC. There are several different subscription options for PlayStation Now: A 12-month subscription costs $59.99 (which is $4.99 per month) A 3-month subscription costs $24.99 ($8.33 per month)
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Can you use PS2 controller on PS4?

Overview. Brook Super Converter series makes old controllers compatible with new consoles. This particular model, the PS2 to PS3/PS4 Controller Adapter, lets you use PS2 controllers such as gamepads, joysticks and racing wheels with PS3/PS4 game consoles and PS3/PS4 on PC.
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