2007-11-29 03:00:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear ➔ PlayStation
yes
2007-11-29 03:02:36 · answer #1 · answered by USMCstingray 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The original 20GB and 60GB PS3 included a piece of hardware to ensure the PS2 compatibility (the hardware was apparently a small daughterboard that provided the Emotion graphic engine and some additional processing). Although not 100%, it seems to give the very best backward compatibility for PS2 games. The 40GB was not designed to play PS2 at all. The new 80GB offers some backward compatilibity, but has less than the original 20GB and 60GB because it uses software emulation for the PS2 rather than hardware. So, given that you can upgrade the hard drive in any PS3, getting an older PS3 might be better for those individuals that have a large PS2 game library. I have the 60GB and have not had any major issues with my old collection (except the firmware bugs that prevent the game from scaling to HDTV aspect ratio).
2007-11-29 03:31:48 · answer #2 · answered by mr.shanman 1 · 0⤊ 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.
Backwards compatibilty check:
Europe - http://faq.eu.playstation.com/bc/
US - http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/Co...
2007-11-29 05:29:16 · answer #3 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does but not all yet are perfect, some skip or pause or miss objects out. Each update improves the ammount of game that are perfect to play.
But the new 40GB model is not backwards compatible.
http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/CompatibleStatus
2007-11-29 04:46:35 · answer #4 · answered by regional_accent 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's down to the software the PS3 uses,wich they call Direct x
2007-11-29 03:48:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
yeah, the 80 and 60 gig will, but the 40 gig won't.
2007-11-29 03:08:14 · answer #6 · answered by Reeter 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-11-29 03:03:45 · answer #7 · answered by mark f 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋