Can PS5 run PS1?

The PlayStation 5 (PS5) does not have native support for PlayStation 1 (PS1) discs. However, you can still play PS1 games on the PS5 through a couple of different methods:

1. PlayStation Plus Premium (Cloud Streaming)

With a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription, you can access a collection of PS1 classics via cloud streaming. These games are part of the PlayStation Classics Catalog, which includes various titles from the PS1 era that can be played on the PS5. This service allows you to stream games without needing to insert a PS1 disc.

2. Digital PS1 Games on PlayStation Store

Some PS1 games are available for purchase directly from the PlayStation Store and can be downloaded onto the PS5. While the PS5 is not backward compatible with physical PS1 discs, these digital versions will work on the console.

3. PS4 Backward Compatibility

If you have a PS4 version of a PS1 game downloaded, it may work on your PS5 as well, as the PS5 supports a significant number of PS4 games. So, if the game was purchased and available for PS4, you can likely play it on your PS5.

Conclusion

While you can't play physical PS1 discs directly on the PS5, there are options to enjoy PS1 games through cloud streaming or digital downloads via PlayStation Plus Premium or the PlayStation Store. So, if you're looking to revisit classic PS1 titles, your PS5 can still help you do that—just not in the traditional disc format.