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Back to the past

Thanks to PS Plus’ classic catalogue, PS5 and PS4 can now play home to generations of games stretching all the way back to PS1. If you’ve been keeping up with this RetroStation section, you’ll know this is very much within the PLAY wheelhouse. The idea of dipping into the past to catch up on missed classics, replay old favourites, or for a quick bit of local multiplayer is fantastic, as PlayStation has a unique legacy that makes it stand out as a gaming platform.

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