The PlayStation 4 remains the main game console offering for Sony, although that could change soon. All eyes are on the PlayStation 5, something that is expected to improve on the shortcomings of the PS4. One of those is the backwards compatibility feature. However, hackers may have just given Sony something to think about through the use of an emulator.
Most know that emulators are the way to go for folks who still want to play old PlayStation games. The only problem is that this can only be done on PCs. Gamers are aware that the experience is different when they play games via consoles and on the big screen.
Thanks to some hackers, light shines over the horizon. Some were able to tinker with the 2019 MediEvil remake, allowing the PS4 to play PlayStation Classic games. It turns out that Sony's Bug Bounty gave access to some hackers on different firmware updates. That includes the 6.72 firmware update which is exploitable according to SP1ST.
The hackers were able to extract a file from the 2019 MediEvil Remake, which includes tied to the PS1 emulator. They found a way to make it run on the PlayStation 4. There are reportedly some who have tried out the emulators on their own. Unfortunately, there is still a lot of work to be done.
It turns out that some basic functionalities do not run well. That includes loading titles which do not load past the menu screen. For others, some problems arise tied to screen resolution. More work is needed to see these emulators address a long backwards compatibility problem on the PS4.
It would be best to note as well that the emulator works only on the PlayStation Classic. The PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 are not included. But the good thing here is that there is some progress and attention could shift to the other PS version.
The PlayStation 4 lacked this backwards compatibility feature, which gamers were frowning upon. It is one of the reasons why gamers are eager to see the PlayStation 5. There are claims that the PS5 will come with a backwards compatibility option, although it was not mentioned if it will cover all previous PS game consoles.
Hence, the wait for a way to play old PlayStation games remains in the air. Hackers may have stumbled upon something, but more work needs to be done. It could be successful or maybe not. Regardless, it is looming as a big step for folks who still want to play old PS games.
