Why did Sony remove backwards compatibility on PS3?

Removing backwards compatibility was originally a cost saving measure. So removing that, removed some of the production cost at a time when Sony was getting crushed by XBox 360. Sony was actually losing money on every PS3 sold at that point in time.

Will PS5 be backwards compatible with PS3?

Physical disc versions of PS2 and PS3 games are not backwards compatible with the PS5, though that could change with future news from Sony Interactive. However, PlayStation Now, or PS Now, works with the PS5. Think of it as Netflix, just with PlayStation games.

Does PS4 have backwards compatibility with PS3?

The PlayStation 4 disc drive and hardware can’t read PS2 or PS3 discs, so the easiest way to access your favorite old games is to use PlayStation Now, Sony’s streaming service.

Will PS1 games work on PS3?

All PS3s are capable of playing PS1 games, whether they are on disc or downloaded from the PSN. Only some earlier fat PS3 models can play PS2 disc-based games. Recently though, Sony have begun adding “PS2 classics” to the PSN store, which are playable on all PS3s.

How do you fix a PS3 that wont read?

PS3 Doesn’t Read Optical Media

Insert a disk into the PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Drive.
Clean the Disk – Using a cleaning solution and a microfiber cloth, clean the disc.
Eject the disk.
Re-insert the disk into the PlayStation 3.
Clean the Lens.
Eject the disk.
Re-insert the disk into the PlayStation 3.

What format does PS3 read USB?

FAT32

Can PS3 read MP4?

The PS3 supports a variety of file types, including MP4, DivX, AVI, and WMV.

Can you download free games on PS3?

You can download games (as a purchase or for free) from (PlayStation®Store). Several types of games are available, including games that you can play only on PS3™ systems and games that you can copy to and play on PS Vita systems or PSP™ systems.