PS5 hack delivers native PS2 disc support and 4K upscaling where Sony refused to — after PS2 breakthrough, homebrew dev confirms PS3 disc support is next for PS5
Modder Sword has released PS5SX2 for the PlayStation 5, allowing gamers to play discs from previous PlayStation 2 games.
A PlayStation 5 mod has brought PlayStation 2 disc support and 4K upscaling to the console, a feature Sony had previously refused to implement. The software, called PS5SX2, is a native port of PCSX2, a popular PlayStation 2 emulator for PCs. After successfully adapting PCSX2's CPU recompilers to run on PlayStation 5's Zen 2 chip, Sword, the developer, has enabled the software to not only read physical PS2 game discs but also provide support for a variety of disc image formats like ISO, CHD, CSO, and ZSO.
The mod also supports both built-in and external optical drives and works with discs from all regions, except for PS2 games released on CDs. PS5SX2 provides high-resolution upscaling, allowing up to 4K resolution on modern displays, and also supports AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR). Other features include adjusting graphics, audio, and gameplay settings through a smartphone or tablet, instant updates, playing online through emulated network adapters, couch co-op for up to four players, and the creation of virtual memory cards.
The developer confirmed that PlayStation 3 disc support is also on the roadmap, with Sony's discontinuation of game disc usage further incentivizing homebrew developers to preserve disc usage.
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