Backwards Compatibilty Chart

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J
1	Media Format	PS1	PS2/PS2 Slim	PS3 Phat Launch 20gb/60gb Models (CECHAxx & CECHBxx)	PS3 Phat Post Launch	PS3 Slim/Super Slim	PS4/PS4 Pro	PS5 Disk Editon	Notes

2	PS1 Disc	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	N
3	PS2 Disc	N	Y	Y	*Some Models, limited hardware emulation	N	N	N	*CECHCxx & CECHExx models have limited hardware emulation (These models do not contain the Emotion Engine, as it is instead emulated by the Cell processor). You may run into issues with some PS2 discs while the CECHGxx model and onward does not support PS2 disks.
4	PS3 Disc	N	N	Y	Y	Y	N	*Almost none - see PlayStation 3 to PlayStation 4 Digital Upgrade Program link on right	Texture	*https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/legal/playstation-3-to-playstation-4-digital-upgrade-programme-full-instructions/
5	PS4 Disc	N	N	N	N	N	Y	Y
6	PS5 Disc	N	N	N	N	N	N	Y	Hooking an external blu-ray drive up to a PS5 digital edition does not allow PS5 games to be played
7	Audio CD	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	N
8	DVD Movies	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
9	Blu-ray Movies	N	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
10	Video CDs	*Some Models	N	N	N	N	N	N	SCPH-5903 the only ps1 model to play Video CDs
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12	Controllers/Accessories
13	PS1 Controller	Y	Some PS2 Games	N	N	N	N	N	*Games released later in the PS2 lifespan like God of War will not even recognize a controller being plugged in. Earlier ones such as Final Fantasy X are completely playable. Ratchet and Clank recognizes some inputs and most it recognizes incorrectly
14	Dual Analog/Dualshock	Y	Most PS2 Games	N	N	N	N	N	*Certain PS2 games that utilize pressure sensitive buttons will not be fully functional. Using a PS1 controller on these games will either not let you play at all, or not allow you to do the varying moves with the single button. If you try playing the Bouncer, it will not let you play at all with a PS1 controller
15	Dualshock 2	Y	Y	N	N	N	N	N
16	SixAxis/DualShock3	N	N	Y	Y	Y	N	N	https://blog.playstation.com/2014/10/07/playstation-tv-the-ultimate-faq-2/
17	Dualshock 4	N	N	*Y	*Y	*Y	Y	Works if playing PS4 game	*Requires 2014 software update & Limited functionality, wired connection works w/ no setup. Wireless requires Bluetooth setup
18	Playstation Move	N	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
19	PS5 DualSense Controller	N	N	*Y	*Y	*Y	N	Y	*https://mspoweruser.com/ps5-dualsense-controller-compatible-ps3-not-ps4/
20	PS1 Multitap	Y	PS1 Games Only	N	N	N	N	N		https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_Multitap
21	PS2 Multitap (Phat and slim)	N	*Y	N	N	N	N	N	*PS2 Multitap does not work for PS1 games and vice versa, Note: FreeMcBoot will work from a MC via a ps2 multitap. ALSO NOTE there are 2 versions of the PS2 multitap. The older model will NOT work with the PS2 slim (Form factor diff) and the newer ps2 multitap will work with all PS2 models. See this spanish man compare them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13GP0tWdcY0
22	PS1 Memory Cards	Y	Works for PS1 games only	Works for PS1 games only	*Requires Adapter	*Requires Adapter	N	N	*Requires adapter, only works with offical Sony memory cards
23	PS2 Memory Cards	N	Works for PS1 games only	Works for PS1 games only	*Requires Adapter	*Requires Adapter	N	N	*Requires adapter, only works with offical Sony memory cards
24	PS VR	N	N	N	N	N	*Y	*Y	Requires PS4 Camera & AC Adapter. Compatible with Dualshock 4, NOT Dualsense (PS5 controller) with few exceptions.
25	PS2 Remote	Y	Y	N	N	N	N	N
26	PS3 Remote	N	N	Y	Y	Y	N	N
27	PS4 Remote	N	N	N	N	N	Y	Y
28	PS5 Remote	N	N	N	N	N	N	Y
29	PS3 3D TV	*Y	*Y	Y	Y	Y	*Y	*Y	*Does not support PS3 3D games
30	Eyetoy (PS2)	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	N
31	Playstation Eye (PS3)	N	N	Y	Y	Y	N	N
32	PS Camera (PS4)	N	N	N	N	N	Y	*Y	*Propreitary connection, requires adapter
33	HD Camera (PS5)	N	N	N	N	N	N	Y
34	Region Free?	N	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
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37	PS4 CANNOT play Audio CDs
38	80gb PS3 was not made un-BC with PS2 games by a firmware update
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