Look for this PS5 logo if you’re still buying PS4 games

Await for this PS5 logo if you're still ownership PS4 games

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It's a difficult time for PS4 owners looking to be the kickoff in line for a PS5 when stock arrives. Nosotros still don't have a confirmed price or release date (though we have an idea of the latter), then what do you do if you desire more games in the meantime? Microsoft has Xbox Smart Delivery, which lets you play the best version of the game no matter whether you're using an Xbox One 10/S or Xbox Serial X/S, just Sony's plans are a chip more piecemeal.

In short, Sony has left the conclusion of how next-gen upgrades are handled to the game publishers themselves, and information technology'due south pretty inconsistent. While the likes of Cyberpunk 2077 and Destiny 2 volition provide free upgrades from PS4 to PS5, others like Telephone call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, are a lot more messy. Then there's a whole subset which presumably won't offer any upgrades on PS5 — so how do y'all know which is which?

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Well, thanks to Ubisoft, we now take an thought of how publishers will tip you off. VGC spotted a small logo at the bottom of the upcoming Immortals Fenyx Rising PS4 game box which shows its forrad compatible credentials. "PS5 Upgrade Available," a pocket-size box out next to the age rating reads.

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The PS5 upgrade logo on PS4 games

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Information technology's quite a lot more subtle than the Xbox equivalent, as two Ubisoft boxes side by side demonstrates.

The PS5 upgrade logo on PS4 games

(Image credit: Ubisoft)

But it's worth remembering that that's out of necessity. Microsoft is gambling on Xbox One and Xbox Serial consoles being office of the same family unit, in much the same manner that the PC gaming community covers everyone from RTX 3080 owners to those playing Peggle on their work laptops. The small black bar forth the elevation explains which consoles the game works on, but it makes sense to highlight that owners are gaining something by purchasing the latest and greatest hardware even so.

While Sony still has some cards close to its chest, Microsoft's plans are now completely out in the open. The Xbox Series X and Series S will launch on November x, priced at $499/$449 and $299/£249 respectively.

For the PlayStation 5, we're still very much in the dark, although the visitor has reportedly had to drib its planned price cheers to the aggressive pricing of the new Xboxes.

We'll hopefully find out more this week, when Sony has its second big PS5 games showcase. Last time around nosotros got our starting time look at the panel and its accessories – with any luck, this calendar week's show volition close with the much anticipated cost and release appointment.

Freelance contributor Alan has been writing near tech for over a decade, covering phones, drones and everything in betwixt. Previously Deputy Editor of tech site Alphr, his words are found all over the spider web and in the occasional magazine too. When not weighing upward the pros and cons of the latest smartwatch, you'll probably notice him tackling his e'er-growing games backlog. Or, more likely, playing Spelunky for the millionth time.