Will ps2 import shmups play on ps4!?..

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mtbd500
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Will ps2 import shmups play on ps4!?..

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I'm just about to buy an ps4 for the upcoming release of street fighter v. I just read that the ps4 is region free AND backwards compatible. Does this mean I can play ibara and mushi on ps4 because if so I'm excited!!. I will also,get thunderforce and gradius. Anyone know!?..
eightbitminiboss
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Re: Will ps2 import shmups play on ps4!?..

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You misunderstand. The backwards compatibility is limited to what Sony puts out digitally. You can't put in a PS2 disc into the PS4 and expect it to play.

The PS4 is region free however. It's up to game developers to enforce region locks if they so desire.
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And even then, it does't apply to PS2 games that have previously been released on PSN, only games released specifically for the PS4.
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I thought it was too good to be true. I dont know what posessed me to get rid of my mAtrix infinity ps2. I think it was because i decided to ay 360 cave ports only but damn there are some nice games on ps2. Thanks for clearing that up anyway.
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