Modders make PS5 play original PS2 discs, a feature Sony never added — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/modders-make-ps5-play-original-ps2-discs-a-feature-sony-never-addedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Modders enable PS5 to play original PS2 discshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/modders-make-ps5-play-original-ps2-discs-a-feature-sony-never-addedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/modders-make-ps5-play-original-ps2-discs-a-feature-sony-never-added#u120834Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:16:43 +0000Modders have successfully enabled PlayStation 5 consoles to play original PS2 discs through a modding workaround, a feature Sony never officially added. This achievement is thanks to the PS5SX2 emulator, which allows for native PS2 disc support and 4K upscaling on jailbroken PS5 consoles. Each game must be dumped before playing. The modding community is also exploring support for PS3 discs.Why it mattersThe development is significant as it expands the gaming capabilities of the PS5, particularly for those interested in playing classic PS2 games. Sony had previously discontinued support for PS2