PlayStation 5 disc compatibility guide for games and media
Understand which physical media, from PlayStation 4 games to Blu-rays and DVDs, can be played on the PlayStation 5 console.
Navigating physical media compatibility on the PlayStation 5 involves understanding which discs the console supports for games, movies, and television shows. With Sony planning to stop making disc-based games come 2028, physical media enthusiasts may want to examine current hardware options, including the detachable PS5 disc drive available for $79 on Slim digital and Pro models.
While standard PS5 game discs and the overwhelming majority of PS4 physical games work on the newer system, older generations like the PS1, PS2, and PS3 are not supported through physical discs. According to Sony's PS5 backward compatibility page, a total of six PS4 games remain unplayable, including Hitman Go: Definitive Edition, We Sing, and Just Deal With It!
Movie Media and Unsupported Discs
Beyond gaming, the console supports Ultra HD Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray discs, as well as DVDs, though 3D Blu-rays and audio CDs are not supported. Additionally, non-circular discs shaped like a card, star, or heart, along with small GameCube discs, will be rejected by the hardware.