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CladInShadows said:
Backwards compatibility is important to me, and I do use it quite a bit. I wish the PS5 was fully BC for a couple reasons:

1. I originally had a fat 60GB PS3. It was glorious. I could play PS1, PS2, and PS3 games, all through HDMI. Unfortunately, it started displaying graphical glitches after a while. So I had to replace it with a PS3 that no longer has BC with the PS2. W had also previously sold the PS2 since we no longer needed it. I would happily go with a 60GB PS3 and PS5 as my all encompassing solution, but buying one of those used today is really just gambling that it will last.

2. Even if I did have a PS2, the best that thing can output is component. Aside from the fact that component is considerably lower quality than HDMI, most TVs today don't even have component ports anymore. It is increasingly difficult to actually play a PS2 today.

Right now, I resort to emulation on my PC for my PS2 needs, which is pretty good, but not perfect. Would be nice if Sony provided a method.

If you ever do acquire a PS2, I have really liked this brand of HDMI converters: https://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Cable-Sony-PlayStation-Models-2/dp/B083RY5NZH/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2TXJ17KPZB8W5&dchild=1&keywords=kaico+ps2+hdmi&qid=1603389855&sprefix=kaico%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-5

I have its Dreamcast HDMI adapter, and it does wonders.

On topic: I think my postings in the annual games beaten thread more than demonstrates that I use BC quite a bit. If I were to get a PS5, it actually would be, in large part, to play PS4 games. And, while I have no intention of getting a PS5 in the foreseeable future, if Sony was to release a PS5 that was fully BC and still reliable (just in case the introduction of hardware and emulators in some way made the system unreliable), I would buy it day 1...even if it were more expensive. It's not because I don't have a PS4, a PS3, a PS2, and a PS1 (I do have all of those currently); it's because one system with all saves stored and graphics up-scaled is convenient and enjoyable and keeps alive the possibility that I will be able to find a machine to play these games in perpetuity.



Currently Playing (So the world might be mended):

PlayStation 4: PlayStation 3: PlayStation Portable: PlayStation Vita:
Resident Evil: Revelations 2 (Raid Mode) Tokyo Jungle Valkyria Chronicles III

Soul Sacrifice: Delta

Transistor (Platinum run) Doom 3: BFG Edition PC:

Natural Doctrine

Salt & Sanctuary Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD Death's Gambit
Deadly Premonition: DC Deus Ex: The Fall