Retro consoles
Retro consoles are earlier console generations that are no longer the current model but are still collected, played and compared.
What counts as retro consoles
Retro consoles are earlier console generations that are no longer the current model but are still collected, played and compared.
This page covers PlayStation 1 to PlayStation 4 and the original Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One. Each page gives specs, launch dates, models and backward compatibility, so you can see what runs on newer hardware and what needs the original console.
retro consoles we cover
How to choose
Before buying an old console, check whether the games you want already run on a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility. If not, check the model and storage details on the console's page.
Each item page has specs, prices, tools and fixes, checked by the Game Respawned editorial team.
Retro consoles: quick answers
Can PS5 play PS4 games?
Yes. PlayStation 5 runs nearly all PS4 games. PS1, PS2 and PS3 discs do not work on PS5, though some older games are available digitally.
Can Xbox Series X play Xbox 360 games?
Xbox Series X|S runs a selected list of Xbox 360 and original Xbox games, plus nearly all Xbox One games.
Which old console is easiest to collect for?
PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 had huge game libraries and many units sold, so consoles and games are easy to find.