The notion of backwards compatibility has been around for some time, ever since the PlayStation 2 could play most of the games of its predecessor. For those who recall, the PS2 could also make these games look slightly better if you went into its menus and chose a "smooth" option that applied a texture filtering effect to PS1 titles that made visuals look slightly crisper. Of course we're generations ahead and players expect much more with the PlayStation 5.
PS5 players have been treated to upgraded versions of PS4 games. The likes of Death Stranding, Ghost of Tsushima, Spider-Man, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Control, and The Witcher 3, among others, all have PS5 versions that make these games sparkle with 4K visuals and other enhancements like improved lighting, textures, and effects. Other games get the Game Boost treatment, allowing the likes of God of War and The Last of Us Part 2 to be played in higher framerates. But lately, PS5 owners have been wondering why more games are not getting these kinds of upgrades.
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Over on the PS5 subreddit one poster asked, 'What are some games you'd love to see get a PS5 upgrade?' with the thread netting more than a 1,000 comments. It's become a popular post with many clearly having a lot of thoughts regarding the topic. Certain games come up again and again, while there are also votes for more niche titles.
What are some games You'd love to see get a PS5 Upgrade?
by u/TheLoneJedi-77 in PS5
Among the favourites to be nominated for a PS5 upgrade is Rockstar's cowboy series Red Dead Redemption, with mentions of both the original and the sequel. "How we still haven't got this yet I don't understand but I love this game and
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