"So, unfortunately, we could not achieve compatibility with those formats," Ryan added.
A recent patent hinted at the possibility that PS3, PS2, and PS1 games could be emulated on PS5 via the cloud, but as with many patents, they don't always pan out.Currently, the only way to play older titles on PS4 is through PS Now, a streaming service that also allows you to download select games to PS4 to play offline. While this service includes a number of playable PS3 and PS2 titles there is currently no way to play PS1 titles on a current gen system (unless you still have a PS Vita lying around). Sony has confirmed PS Now will be compatible with PS5, but hasn't given any details beyond that.
Sony also announced The PlayStation Plus collection during its recent showcase that will arrive alongside the launch of the PS5 and include many of the PS4's biggest titles including God of War, The Last of Us Remastered, Bloodborne, and more as an upgrade to the service for existing subscribers.For more PS5 goodness check out our guide on where to secure your PS5 preorder, a list of all confirmed launch titles, and everything announced at the recent PlayStation 5 showcase. Matthew Adler is a Features, News, Previews, and Reviews writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch.