Overview

• Implicit Conversions, the studio behind PlayStation Classics ports, has added PS3 emulation to its roadmap under a 'dreaming about' category, indicating early research and prototyping efforts.
• Currently, PS3 games on PS5 are only available via cloud streaming through the PS Plus Premium subscription, with no native emulation support.
• The PS3's unique architecture, particularly its Cell processor, has long been a barrier to emulating its games on modern hardware, though PC emulators like RPCS3 have made progress in this area.
• Tests using PS5-compatible hardware suggest the console is capable of running emulated PS3 games, but commercial emulation would require extensive quality assurance to meet Sony's standards.
• If successful, native PS3 emulation on PS5 could enable popular titles like Metal Gear Solid 4 and entries in the InFamous and Killzone series to be played without relying on cloud streaming.