The studio behind the PlayStation Classics on PS5, Implicit Conversions, has expressed interest in developing a PS3 emulator for Sony's modern consoles. This announcement highlights growing enthusiasm for making PS3 games natively playable on the PS5. Implicit Conversions is the team responsible for porting many classic PlayStation games to the PS5, including PS1 and PS2 titles available through PlayStation Plus Premium. The studio's co-founder also previously worked on PS2 emulation for the PS4, giving them a strong background in tackling complex emulation challenges.The PlayStation 3's unique Cell processor architecture has long been a hurdle for emulation. Unlike the x86-based architecture
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    7 days ago

    While this project is still in its conceptual stages, it underscores Sony’s potential interest in addressing one of the most requested features from its fanbase. Whether or not this dream becomes a reality remains uncertain, but it reflects a growing recognition of the importance of preserving gaming history. Fans will have to wait and see if Sony officially supports this initiative or if Implicit Conversions can independently push forward a breakthrough in native PS3 emulation.