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The PlayStation 5 console is backward compatible with the overwhelming majority of PlayStation 4 games, allowing users to play thousands of PS4™ games on their PS5™ console.
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This is further supported by the fact that the PlayStation 5 includes a base that allows users to adjust the console for vertical or horizontal placement, and supports a variety of streaming services, including Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video.
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Therefore, it can be concluded that the PS5 does play PS4 games.
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The PlayStation®5 console is backward compatible with the overwhelming majority of PlayStation®4 games. That means an amazing collection of thousands of PS4™ games can be played on your PS5™ console.
The overwhelming majority of the 4,000+ PS4 games are playable on PS5 consoles.
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The PlayStation 5 is an upcoming gaming console that is set to launch worldwide on November 20th. It features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive, DualSense wireless controller, and a variety of software and hardware components. It also includes a base that allows users to adjust the console for vertical or horizontal placement, and supports a variety of streaming services, including Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video.
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