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The PS5 can finally play PS3 discs, but only because modders made it happen

XDA·Simon Batt·27 days ago
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Credit: BeatEmUps via Wikimedia Commons Published May 5, 2026, 11:41 PM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech. Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart , Listverse , and MakeTechEasier . However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Sign in to your XDA account Summary Modders ran RPCS3 on PS5 via Linux, letting many PS3 discs play on PS5. Works only on PS5 firmware 3.XX–4.XX, needs a Linux install and your own decryption key. It's unofficial and complex to set up; updated or newer PS5s may be incompatible.…

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