Sony set to dissapoint again with no backward compatibilty on PS4 !!!

I undserstand phasing out backward compatibilty slowly on newer versions of PS3 as the PS3 library swells, but what is Sony's excuse for not providing BC along with the launch PS4's?

Now its not tottally hopeless though as SW emulation is still discussed...but a native BC would have been handy, what say guys?

Getting PS4 on launch though.....

Getting a PS4 still. They said that they have past games on it somehow so I'm not worried there.

I undserstand phasing out backward compatibilty slowly on newer versions of PS3 as the PS3 library swells, but what is Sony's excuse for not providing BC along with the launch PS4's?

Now its not tottally hopeless though as SW emulation is still discussed...but a native BC would have been handy, what say guys?

Getting PS4 on launch though.....

what is Sony's excuse for not providing BC along with the launch PS4's?Serioussamik

Pretty disappointing indeed, I've always liked my videogame systems to be backwards compatible considering I always keep a collection of games.

Getting a PS4 still. They said that they have past games on it somehow so I'm not worried there.

Solid_Link22

But I really really hope playing them do not require cloud based streaming or digital downloads, as they kinda defeats the purpose..... even a reasonable software emulation will do.

If they make us do DD or cloud streaming,not only we have to pay for them,but also the our libraries of PS3 start collecting dust unless you juggle consoles.

I undserstand phasing out backward compatibilty slowly on newer versions of PS3 as the PS3 library swells, but what is Sony's excuse for not providing BC along with the launch PS4's?

Now its not tottally hopeless though as SW emulation is still discussed...but a native BC would have been handy, what say guys?

Getting PS4 on launch though.....

Omg why can't people just get the simple concept of the console architecture? Really, is it that hard? If you want backward compatibility that bad keep your ps3. Stop complaining because I don't know what the big deal is.

Why would I buy a new console to play its predecessors' games? Its a needless expense, I'll just keep my PS3.

is it that hard to hold on to your ps3 when you get a ps4? Also they aren't using the same cell design in their models so adding backward compability would have upped the cost to make it and been more for you guys. Sony also has Gaikai so wouldn't it make sense to wait and see what they are doing with and if they will allow you to stream ps3,ps2 games before crying about it.

Ps4 will do so good that you wont even care about any games on Ps3. 

Pretty disappointing indeed, I've always liked my videogame systems to be backwards compatible considering I always keep a collection of games.

SpinoRaptor24

I'd rather have the inconvenience of keeping an old console around than having to pay an extra $100 just to play old games on a new console.

$ony should introduce Emulation Software in the PS4 to play (at least) PS3 games. :cool:

I am sure that we will see re-released PS3 games on PS4. I am willing to be that they will do it within the first two years.

Fine, hopefully the system is cheaper then it otherwise would be.

The real reason: They would have to reprogram the games (practically fron scratch) to run on the new architecture. Alternatively they'd have to invest in PS3 hardware inside the PS4 for accomodate. Either way, it costs too much and isnt fisable from a business perspective.

The cost of adding Backwards compatibility isnt worth it for Sony

anyone complaining about BC is a tool. Until the PS1-PS2 there wasn't anything called BC. The x-box - 36o didn't do BC for most of it's games.
Your short term memories make me want to smack some sense into you all.

i doubt anyone will have bc.

Getting a PS4 still. They said that they have past games on it somehow so I'm not worried there.

Solid_Link22

They will have streamed game packages, Sony wants everything playstation on PS4.

Gaikai was purchased by Sony, and they are the ones handling all the streaming. I remember testing out some Gaikai streaming PC games aabout a year ago and was very impressed. They worked and ran much better than OnLIVE streaming service.

I am sure that we will see re-released PS3 games on PS4. I am willing to be that they will do it within the first two years.

dogfather76

Strangely, Im mostly irritated because I kinda hoped that by buying a downloadable game and having it attatched to my account that Id always own it... Hopefully the godbox gets it right.

Why do people act like they just can't keep their systems? If you didn't have it in the first place then you probably don't really care about this feature.

Who gives a sh!t? I'm buying a PS4 to play PS4 games. I have my PS3 just like I still have my PS2 and PS1. Sucks for people that like selling their old consoles or for people that want more space underneath their TV but it doesn't bother me. I'd rather have them forget BC and keep the price down than have a $599 PS4 that will struggle to sell.

If my PS3 is still funtional then I see no problem with the exclusion of BC for the PS4.

Why do people act like they just can't keep their systems? If you didn't have it in the first place then you probably don't really care about this feature.

DanteSuikoden

[QUOTE="DanteSuikoden"]

Why do people act like they just can't keep their systems? If you didn't have it in the first place then you probably don't really care about this feature.

TheEroica

[QUOTE="DanteSuikoden"]

Why do people act like they just can't keep their systems? If you didn't have it in the first place then you probably don't really care about this feature.

TheEroica

[QUOTE="Serioussamik"]

what is Sony's excuse for not providing BC along with the launch PS4's?rjdofu

I dont give a fvck, i buy Ps4 to play Ps4-games. I keep my Ps3 if i want play Ps3-games....it is not that hard:|

Why do people act like they just can't keep their systems? If you didn't have it in the first place then you probably don't really care about this feature.

DanteSuikoden

and then when that old console breaks you'll have to hunt down a used one through Amazon or Ebay without knowing if it's gonna last or if it even works. That's why BC is important. Maybe not for a closed minded peasant like you but for retro gamers and to conserve gaming culture it is important. And beside, who wants to have a mess of like 10 consoles connected to a single TV? Then you'll have PS3, Xbox, Wii, Wii U, PS4, X720, PS2, etc. So why Sony can't put BC in the stupid thing? Like if they couldn't emulate the PS1 and PS2 at least....

If people didn't care about BC they wouldn't waste money on the HD collections and digital re-releases and that's the problem. They want to milk us.

[QUOTE="DanteSuikoden"]

Why do people act like they just can't keep their systems? If you didn't have it in the first place then you probably don't really care about this feature.

Gue1

and then when that old console breaks you'll have to hunt down a used one through Amazon or Ebay without knowing if it's gonna last or if it even works. That's why BC is important. Maybe not for a closed minded peasant like you but for retro gamers and to conserve gaming culture it is important. And beside, who wants to have a mess of like 10 consoles connected to a single TV? Then you'll have PS3, Xbox, Wii, Wii U, PS4, X720, PS2, etc. So why Sony can't put BC in the stupid thing? Like if they couldn't emulate the PS1 and PS2 at least....

If people didn't care about BC they wouldn't waste money on the HD collections and digital re-releases and that's the problem. They want to milk us.

I was annoyed at first, but now I am OK with just keeping my PS3 for until hopefully Gakai makes it irrevelant.

[QUOTE="DanteSuikoden"]

Why do people act like they just can't keep their systems? If you didn't have it in the first place then you probably don't really care about this feature.

Gue1

and then when that old console breaks you'll have to hunt down a used one through Amazon or Ebay without knowing if it's gonna last or if it even works. That's why BC is important. Maybe not for a closed minded peasant like you but for retro gamers and to conserve gaming culture it is important. And beside, who wants to have a mess of like 10 consoles connected to a single TV? Then you'll have PS3, Xbox, Wii, Wii U, PS4, X720, PS2, etc. So why Sony can't put BC in the stupid thing? Like if they couldn't emulate the PS1 and PS2 at least....

If people didn't care about BC they wouldn't waste money on the HD collections and digital re-releases and that's the problem. They want to milk us.

It is pretty upsetting for me. I'll probably just buy another PS3 (old one died) when it hits $99-$149 this black friday and wait 2-3 years on PS4 if at all. 

[QUOTE="TheEroica"][QUOTE="DanteSuikoden"]

Why do people act like they just can't keep their systems? If you didn't have it in the first place then you probably don't really care about this feature.

clyde46