To understand how emulation works, we have to go back to the architecture of the PlayStation 2. As you may have already guessed, the PlayStation 4 uses software emulation to run Sony’s old PlayStation 2 game catalog. Sony later removed hardware emulation altogether and switched to software emulation by allowing gamers to purchase PS2 games from the PlayStation Network store. The first batch of PS3 benchmarks actually had the original PS2 Emotion Engine processor built right into the console’s complicated CELL architecture, allowing gamers to play most games.
Most manufacturing companies opt for software emulation or, in some cases, more expensive hardware emulation. The big question right now is: How does emulation work on PlayStation 4?Įmulating old games on new consoles is not a new idea. However, it looks like Sony will take a different approach to the business model of making its old catalog available for the PS4 by charging for digital downloads compared to the free model Microsoft has chosen.
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It’s an interesting strategy from the Japanese company which is most likely a reaction to Microsoft’s support for Xbox 360 games on Xbox One via the backward compatibility update that was released for free a few days ago. A A few days ago, Sony officially confirmed the emulation of PlayStation 2 games for the PS4.
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