Ps4 playing downloaded ps3 games on ps4

Xbox One backwards compatibility is a doddle with games available to be downloaded digitally or installed through the original disc. The answer is, somewhat sadly, no you cannot play PS3 games on PS4. You wouldn't be able to play any of them. PS4 doesn't support ps, ps2 or ps3 games. You can't re download them onto the console from the store for that reason.

Continue through the menus and confirm. If you have already bought the game digitally, transferring over to the PS4 version requires no effort whatsoever. 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. No account yet? Create an account. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article parts. Related Articles. Article Summary. Part 1. Connect your PS4 to the Internet. If you haven't already done so, connect your PS4 to the internet.

In order to use Playstation Now, you need a broadband internet to connect. Sign up for a Playstation Network account. If you haven't already done so, you need to sign up for a Playstation Network account. You can do so on your PS4 or through the Playstation Store website.

Select the Playstation Store icon. It's the first icon on the Playstation 4 dynamic menu. It has an icon that resembles a shopping bag. Press X on the controller to select the Playstation Store. This is where you can purchase and sign up for PlayStation Now.

Scroll down and select PS Now. It's near the bottom of the sidebar menu on the left. It's the orange button in the center of the screen. You get a free 7-day trial to Playstation Now. Just click the blue button that says See All Games. It's the blue button below "7 Days free trial" to the left. Press the X button to select it. If it says Not available for purchase you may have already used your PS Now free trial.

Select Confirm Purchase. It the third button on the right. Ask Question. Asked 7 years, 2 months ago. Active 7 years ago. Viewed k times. Improve this question. Ben Ben Not sure if the [game-saves] tag belongs on here Memor-X Play them. On the PS3 I downloaded them from the store and we were able to play them, and from what I remember of the early console war PS4 seemed far more versatile. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. Improve this answer.