In a world where game developers are pushing the boundaries for hyper-realism, there's an odd sort of comfort to old-school-looking graphics. After all, real life isn't always fun, so it makes sense for gamers to crave the allure of nostalgia.

Thankfully, Sony got the memo and found a way to make old-school PlayStation games look closer to what the '90s babies remember. With its revamped PS Plus service, Sony offers more than just multiple price points and access to its ever-growing library of games. Sony also provides a way for gamers to transport themselves back to better days.

Sony Introduces Visual Filters for PlayStation Plus Games

To compete with Microsoft and match up against Xbox Game Pass, Sony is expanding its PlayStation Plus offerings to three tiers in 2022. According to a post on the PlayStation Blog, its top-tier PS Plus Premium plan will include enhanced games from its previous console generations, such as PS1, PS2, PS3, and PSP. However, this isn't all that Sony has up its sleeve.

Aside from options to rewind, save, and earn trophies from its older titles, Sony will also let users have a variety of visual filters for its retro games. Initially spotted by a user on ResetEra called BrokenSwiftie, Sony is confirmed to be releasing multiple visual filters—Default, Retro Classic, and Modern—for its old games.

In addition, Sony allows gamers to play older titles in their native resolution. With this, gamers can experience flashbacks of the 4:3 CRT window of their youth in no time.

You Can Now Go Old School With Your New PlayStation

It's important to manage your expectations regarding how much these filters can actually improve the gaming experience. After all, there's a reason why games have evolved the way they did. Additionally, gamers will need to see how these filters are implemented across titles, with some games possibly translating better than others.

Regardless of whether it does meet everyone's standards or not, the move to add visual filters is a pleasant surprise for gamers who weren't expecting Sony to make the extra effort. By going old school with its new filters, Sony not only helps older gamers relive the nostalgia of their youth but also introduces its classics to the new generation of PlayStation players with a little more heart.