Playstation 3?

Question

Can i play games from playstation 2 on the playstation 3 console?
or vice verse..
Can i play games from playstation 3 on the playstaion 2 console?
if you could answer this,i would be really helpful!

Answer 1

This question is an often one, so that's my cut & paste answer:
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 version, 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...

Answer 2

depending on which ps3 you have, you can play ps2 games on it. theres one of them, it depends on the MB it has, where you cant play ps2 on it. check with someone at eb games for more on that. but you CAN NOT play ps3 games on ps2. its not possible no matter how you try it. the ps3 is way too advanced and so are the games. they wont work on the older system. it cant handle it.

Answer 3

yes all models can play ps2 games except the 40gb

no ps3 games does not work on ps2

Answer 4

80gig and US 60 gig yes you can play ps2 games. 40gig no...

The ps2 cannot play ps3 blueray disc games. It can't read blueray...sorry...