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2007-11-28 10:40:29 · 11 answers · asked by Jack S 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear ➔ PlayStation
You can play PS2 & PS1 games on the PS3....
BUT
the 40GB model of the PS3 has no backwards compatabilty... i.e. no PS2 or PS1 game can be played.
(you can download PS1 games via the Playstation Network so i'm sure they will work)
Go for the 60GB or 80GB model to play PS2 games.
2007-11-28 10:45:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 40GB PS3 has no backwards compatibility because they removed the emotion engine to cut-cost. The 80GB can play PS2 Games, but not all, because it only uses an emulator. If you really want to play PS2 games, then I suggest you get the 60GB since it has the emotion engine. By the way, all PS3 consoles can play PS1 games.
2007-11-29 02:39:12 · answer #2 · answered by rayham1978 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the model of PS3.
The 20GB and 60GB (Non-PAL) have a PS2 built into them, so they work just fine for PS2 playback.
The 60GB PAL and 80GB models have the PS2's graphics chip, but use software emulation for the CPU. This makes it so many PS2 games will play, but not all. Similar to the 360 playing XBox games.
The 40GB does not have PS2 backward compatibility at all.
2007-11-28 10:46:26 · answer #3 · answered by MagicianTrent 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
20Gig - Yes almost all PS2 games will play
60 Gig - Yes almost all PS2 games will play (Still best version of PS3, Get this one if you can)
80 Gig - Most PS2 games will play
40 Gig - Does not play PS 2 Games
2007-11-28 11:52:22 · answer #4 · answered by 2Negative 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1). 20GB has no chrome trim, no memory card reader and no wi-fi. Not manufactured anymore. Has the best backwards compatibility with PS2 games due to Emotion Engine (PS2's CPU) and Graphics Synthesizer (PS2's GPU) installed.
2). NTSC 60GB has the same backwards compatibility as 20GB versio, also has memory card reader and wi-fi. Has a chrome trim.
3). 80GB - extended memory, but reduced backwards compatibility with PS2 games, it has only Graphics Synthesizer (PS2's GPU). Around 80% of PS2 games can be played. Available only in NTSC regions.
4). 40GB - can't play PS2 games at all (all PS2 chips were removed), has 2 USBs instead of 4, no memory card reader, has wi-fi. Avalable in black and white colors. White is on sale only in Japan. Uses 65nm technology (lower power consumption). Improved cooling system.
5). PAL 60GB - reduced backwards compatibility with PS2 games. it has only Graphics Synthesizer (PS2's GPU). Around 80% of PS2 games can be played.
2007-11-28 11:01:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
not if the ps3 is only a 40 gig...you have to get the 80 gig to be able to play ps2 games
2007-11-28 10:48:21 · answer #6 · answered by carqueen66 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ok, so what GB do I have to have to play ALL Play Station 2 games ON my Play Station 3?
2007-11-28 10:55:38 · answer #7 · answered by Ashley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all of the ps3's can except for the 40GB one. It does not have backward compatability like all the others
2007-11-28 10:48:19 · answer #8 · answered by Patrick B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Jack S, I was about to answer this question, but Drake stole my answer, report him, if you don't mind. Thanx.
2007-11-28 12:48:40 · answer #9 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope
2007-11-28 10:43:04 · answer #10 · answered by I'm Chris Hansen 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋