PLAYSTATION 5 - NEW PS5 DISC SUPPORT UPDATE FROM SONY / PS1 - PS3 disc support on PS5 IS HERE & PSP…

Summary

• Sony’s disc-support plans: In an announcement for a new Midnight Black PS5 in Japan, Sony reiterated that it plans to end physical PlayStation game-disc production in January 2028. Games released before then are expected to remain playable, while later releases will be digital-only. The host says Sony is continuing with the plan despite ongoing criticism from players.
• PS6 suggestions: The host argues that a future PlayStation should support legacy games, either through a separately sold disc drive or by allowing players to use existing drives. Official support for PS1–PS5 games, alongside digital purchase options, could be a major selling point.
• Unofficial PS5 emulation and disc support: The video discusses jailbreak-scene projects that bring PS1, PS2, and PS3 emulators to PS5, with PSP and possibly PS Vita emulation also mentioned. These are unofficial efforts, not a Sony feature. The host notes that performance—particularly for demanding PS3 games—still needs more testing.
• Playing discs: Since the PS5 cannot read CDs, PS1 discs may require an external CD drive. The video describes PS1, PS2, and PS3 disc play as part of the emerging jailbreak scene, alongside the PS5’s existing PS4 and PS5 game support.
• Audience prompts: Viewers are asked whether they would buy a PS6 without a disc drive and whether they are interested in jailbreaking a PS5 for legacy-game emulation.

Gamers and Sources Mentioned

No individual gamers are named. Sources and groups discussed include Sony/PlayStation, Gematsu, unnamed jailbreak-scene modders and developers, and online videos and posts from the PlayStation community.