Sony maakte al bekend dat zo goed als alle PS4-games gewoon speelbaar zijn op de PlayStation 5. Sommige games zoals Ghost of Tsushima zullen vlotter spelen dankzij de Boost mode, andere zullen dan weer een next-gen upgrade krijgen. Maar hoe gaat het allemaal precies in zijn werk? Sony heeft op de PlayStation Blog heel wat dingen uitgeklaard.

Zo leren we dat opgeslagen data en savefiles gewoon kunnen overgedragen worden van PS4 naar PS5. Dat je ganse PS4-bibliotheek beschikbaar wordt op de PS5 van zodra je account is gesychroniseerd. En dat je voor een optimale ervaring je PS4-games best met je trouwe DualShock speelt en niet met de nieuwe PS5 DualSense-controller.

De integrale richtlijnen die Sony meegeeft op de PlayStation Support website vind je hieronder. Die vertellen hoe je een PS4-game op je PS5 kan installeren, hoe je die een next-gen upgrade kan bezorgen en welke PS4 controllers en accessoires werken met de PS5. Neem gerust je tijd om alles uit te pluizen. En check zeker de limitaties onderaan zeer goed.

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1. Playing PS4 game discs on a PS5 console with a disc drive

1. Insert the PS4 game disc. You may need to download an update.
2. Select the game hub from your Games home.
3. You will need to keep the disc inserted each time to play the game.

PS4 game discs can’t be used with the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition.

2. Transfer digital games from a PS4 console to a PS5 console

• You can transfer digital games and saved data from a PS4 console to a PS5 console using WiFi data transfer.
• You can access PS4 games on a PS5 console directly from a PS5 extended storage drive

3. Install a PS4 digital game on a PS5 console

1. Select game library from your Games home.
2. Select the game you want to play.
3. If you haven’t already downloaded the game, select Download.
4. The game will install automatically. Depending on the game, you may have the option to copy and play a portion of the game right away.

4. Upgrade eligible PS4 games to the PS5 version

When using a PS5 console, you may have the option to upgrade a disc or digital PS4 game to the digital PS5 version. Depending on the game, this upgrade may occur at no additional cost, may require a purchase, and may be available for a limited time. An internet connection is required.
 
To upgrade an eligible PS4 game on disc to the digital PS5 version, you will need a PS5 console with a disc drive. PS4 game discs can’t be used with the PlayStation®5 Digital Edition.

1. Sign in to your existing account on your PS5 console (or create an account).
2. Insert the eligible PS4 game disc.
3. Go to the game hub for the PS4 game.
4. Select the upgrade offer on the game hub and review the upgrade offer.
5. Select Download (or purchase with the discount price) to download/purchase content.
6. After the download is complete, you can play the PS5 digital game by inserting the PS4 game disc. You will need to keep the disc inserted each time to play the game.

To upgrade an eligible digital PS4 game you already own to the digital PS5 version:

1. Sign in to your existing account on your PS5 console.
2. Find the PS5 game in PlayStation Store, or by Search, and go to the game hub for the PS5 game.
3. Select the upgrade offer on the game hub and review the upgrade offer.
4. Select Download (or purchase with the discount price) to download/purchase content.
5. After the download is complete, you can play the PS5 game.

5. Compatible controllers on PS5 consoles

• The DualSense wireless controller, DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller and PlayStation officially licensed third-party gamepad controllers will work on PS5 consoles with supported PS4 games.
• Specialty peripherals, such as officially licensed racing wheels, arcade sticks, and flight sticks, will work with PS5 games and supported PS4 games.
• Both the PS Move Motion Controller and the PlayStation VR Aim Controller will work with supported PS VR games on PS5 consoles.
• For the best experience, use a DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller when playing PS4 games and PS VR games on a PS5 console.
• PS5 games are not compatible with the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller.
• To adjust the strength of controller vibration on PS5 consoles, go to Settings > Accessories > Controllers > Vibration Intensity.
• The Platinum and Gold Wireless Headsets, as well as third-party headsets that connect via USB port or audio jack, will work on PS5 consoles (the headset companion app is not compatible with PS5 consoles).

 6. PS5 backwards compatibility limitations

• The SHARE menu cannot be displayed during PS4 gameplay on PS5 consoles. You can take screenshots and images by pressing the create button on your DualSense wireless controller to show the create menu. Additionally, you can use the button shortcuts to start/stop video recording or to save screenshots as follows:
  • Single press the create (DualSense) or SHARE button (DUALSHOCK4) to show the create menu
  • Press and hold the create (DualSense) or SHARE button (DUALSHOCK4)  to take a screenshot
  • Double press the create (DualSense) or SHARE button (DUALSHOCK4) to start and stop video recording manually. 
• The HD Camera is not compatible with PS4 games – please connect a PlayStation Camera via a PlayStation Camera adaptor.
• HDR is automatically switched on for PS5 consoles. To turn off HDR, go to Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output > HDR and select SDR.
• The PS4 tournaments feature is not supported on PS5 consoles.
• In-Game Live from PlayStation is not supported on PS5 consoles.
• PS5 consoles do not support the PS4 Second Screen app or game companion apps.

Een stevige boterham aan info en richtlijnen, al is daarmee wel alles duidelijk. Valt er voor jullie iets tegen? Laat het weten.

Wil je alles weten over de PS5? Check hier alle games en de nieuwste info omtrent Sony’s next-gen console.