Sony Reportedly Working on New PS4 and PS5 Tool to Bring Back Classic Games: PS2 Emulator Being Developed?

Sony is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow players of its latest console to play some of the classical PlayStation games.

It comes as a popular YouTuber revealed that the company is currently working on an emulator that will enable players to try out games from an older PlayStation model.

Sony PS2 Classic Games Remain a Classic Since the Initial Release of the Console

According to Tech4Gamers, while many modern games are coming out this year, many gamers still want to continue playing the classic titles from the PS2, which is already over two decades old.

Because millions of gamers still want to play classic titles, emulation is a significant issue for different companies. So far, Sony's previous solution is to give players access to classic game emulations through the PS Plus Premium subscription.

It was reported that some older games can also be directly purchased on newer consoles, but this is still far from what emulation can achieve. While this solution has gained some criticism from many gamers, a recent claim suggests that the company is working on an actual PS2 emulator.

Sony PS2 Gained the Title of the Best-Selling Console in the Whole Industry Since Its Launch in March 2000

According to reports, the PS2 became the best-selling console in the whole industry as it became the platform for many releases regarded as "genre-defining." Upon its launch in March 2000, CNN reported that Sony initially offered 500,000 units of PS2, most of which had already been pre-sold.

Years later, some gamers still seek to play these classic PS2 games. Aside from PC emulators or purchasing the emulated versions separately, most gamers don't have any proper solution to play the classic games.

YouTube Video Talked About How Sony Could Create a PS2 Emulator for PS4 and PS5

Mystic, a well-known PlayStation Youtuber, uploaded a video revealing how Sony is working to create a PS2 emulator for the PS4 and PS5 models. He noted that Sony was "not ready with that new emulator just yet."

Mystic is known for leaking information, as the YouTuber holds a reputation for being a reliable and credible source of information. However, this leak has not been officially confirmed, so it is best to take this leak with caution.

Previous Games Like the Sony PS2 'God of War' Is Already Available on the Latest PlayStation Consoles

According to reports, the PS2 emulator for the newer consoles, namely the PS4 and PS5, came with a couple of problems in the past. While this is happening, the company is still offering classic games to capitalize on audience interests.

According to Tech4Gamer, the new PS2 emulator could lead to a revamp of a PS Plus Premium subscription. So far, there are already games like "God of War," which is a classic PS2 title, already available for the modern PS4 and PS5 consoles.