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Reports say the PlayStation 5 can now emulate PlayStation 2 games at up to 120 frames per second, though the setup reportedly comes with strings attached. Gamers are discussing what this means for the PS2 back catalogue and how the emulation was achieved, with many seeing it as a significant upgrade for classic titles on modern hardware.
- 2PS5 hack adds native PS2 disc support with 4K upscaling●PS5 hack delivers native PS2 disc support and 4K upscaling where Sony refused to — after PS2 breakthrough, homebrew dev
A homebrew developer known as Modder Sword has released PS5SX2, a hack for the PlayStation 5 that enables native playback of PlayStation 2 game discs with 4K upscaling. The developer says support for PlayStation 3 discs is planned next. The project is drawing attention because it delivers backward-compatibility features Sony never offered on the console, reigniting debate about the company's refusal to support older disc formats and the growing capability of the PS5 homebrew scene.