PlayStation 3: Play online with / against PS4 players

If you want to play online with or against a PS4 player with the PS3, there are a few things to consider. We'll tell you when it's possible and when it's not.

Play against or with each other online with PS3 and PS4

• Theoretically, there is no reason why PS3 and PS4 players compete against each other online. Of course, the corresponding game must be available on both consoles.
• Since the PlayStation 4 has a much more advanced technology and therefore works faster and offers better graphics, PS3 and PS4 players are often separated online.
• A cross-system game is only possible if the game makes no difference between the PS3 and PS4 players or if you can accept the PS3 players in the game on the PS4.

Stream PS3 games to PS4

• With the new PlayStation Now service, you can stream PS3 games to the PS4 via the Internet. The service is currently still in the beta phase and can only be used in the USA and Canada.
• If PlayStation Now is officially integrated into the PS4, you can use PS3 games just like on the PS3. An online game against a PS3 player should be possible without any problems.

The next practical tip will give you more information about PlayStation Now.