# Why PlayStation can't hold a candle to Xbox's backward compatibility

- Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
- Published: 2026-11-07T14:00:00+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.engadget.com/2305049/playstation-cant-hold-candle-to-xbox-backwards-compatibility/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/why-playstation-can-t-hold-a-candle-to-xbox-s-backward-compatibility-0e80ce/

Sony offers some older titles on the PS5, but nowhere near the amount that Microsoft added to its Xbox catalogs. It came down to one decision, made years ago.

_Ground Level News shows a short summary only; the full article and all rights belong to Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews._