While Sony’s competitors, specifically Xbox’s Game Pass, provide a broader access to their classic titles, Sony’s introduction of an enhanced emulator could be their bid to level the playing field. Xbox’s subscription model offers a more comprehensive selection of games and at a lower price, putting pressure on Sony to augment their offering.
Throughout the PS4 and PS5 generations, Sony has often been in the crosshairs for its stance on backwards compatibility. The narrative contrasts starkly with Sony’s earlier console generations like the PS2 and PS3, which allowed players to dive into PS1 classics seamlessly. To bridge this gap, Sony introduced services like PS Now, later renamed to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium. While these platforms do offer access to titles from previous PlayStation generations, including the PS1, PS2, PS3, and PSP, the list remains confined.
