Is it worth it to buy PlayStation 5 if you already have PS2?

The value of buying a PlayStation 5 (PS5) if you already own a PlayStation 2 (PS2) depends on individual preferences and priorities45.

The PS5 boasts significantly faster CPU speed and higher floating-point performance compared to the PS27. The PS5 also offers enhanced graphics and gameplay experiences, but some argue that the leap from PS4 to PS5 isn't as significant as the leap from PS1 to PS234.

Reasons to consider buying a PS5:

• Access to modern games: The PS5 allows you to play new, bespoke games that are not available on older consoles2.

• Enhanced gaming experience: The PS5 provides better graphics and faster load times34.

• Potential PS5 Pro launch: An upcoming PS5 Pro might offer even more advanced features1.

• Play select PlayStation 4 games: The PS5 offers partial backward compatibility, supporting most PS4 games1.

Reasons to stick with a PS2:

• Nostalgia: Some gamers simply prefer the experience of playing older games on the PS235.

• Classic game library: The PS2 has a vast library of games, many of which are considered classics35.

• Cost: Sticking with the PS2 avoids the cost of purchasing a new console and games4.

• Lack of compelling PS5 exclusives: Some feel there are not enough "gotta have it" titles for the PS5 compared to the PS2 during its life cycle3.

• Cross-gen games: The abundance of cross-gen games (titles that can be played on both PS4 and PS5) has made the current console generation feel less like a necessary upgrade4.