2007-12-04 05:56:08 · 9 answers · asked by terry 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear ➔ PlayStation
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...
2007-12-04 14:21:41 · answer #1 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 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.
2007-12-04 16:14:27 · answer #2 · answered by rayham1978 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the first poster said, only on the 60GB upwards.
I heard you have to go to the Sony PS3 website and download a patch that allows PS2 games to be played.
2007-12-04 14:19:48 · answer #3 · answered by compyshop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20gb-yes
40gb-no
60gb-yes
80gb-yes
The best ones for backwards compatibility are the 20 and 60gb because they have the ps2 chip in it, the 80gb uses software emulation which has many more glitches.
2007-12-04 16:07:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
PS2 games can be played on the 20GB, 60GB and 80GB. But not on the 40GB. The 40GB can only play PS1 games.
2007-12-04 14:11:41 · answer #5 · answered by Avatar 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
20gb- yes, because they are using the emotion engine from the ps2.
40gb- no
60gb- yes, same as the 20gb
80gb- yes, but they are using software emulation instead of hardware the 20gb and 60gb one, but can upscale the graphic.
2007-12-05 00:47:02 · answer #6 · answered by bootis32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but not on the 40GB PS3 only the 60GB & 80GB.
2007-12-04 13:59:23 · answer #7 · answered by D.R.E. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they should be able to work, as the consoles are backward compatible.
2007-12-04 13:59:49 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only on the 60gb PS3's
the website shows whether you can play it even if you have a 60gb PS3
2007-12-04 14:12:52 · answer #9 · answered by Dez 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋