PS3, Is it backwards compatible?

Question

I want to get the 40 gb harddrive PS3. Is there anyway i will or can play PS2 games on it. IF i decide not to get the 40 and get 60,what is the cheapest i can find a 60?

Answer 1

The 40GB PS3 can't play PS2 games.

The 60GB PS3 can play all PS2 games.

The 80GB PS3 plays most PS2 games.

If you can find a 60GB PS3 you'll find it at $499, though it's been discontinued.

Instead buy a 80GB PS3 for $499.

Answer 2

There is no way to make the 40 gb PS3 play PS2 games.

The 60 gb will costs you about 500 bucks.

Answer 3

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. It's the latest version.
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.
Wi-fi included in all models, except 20GB.
Backwards compatibilty check:
Europe - http://faq.eu.playstation.com/bc/
US - http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/Co...

Answer 4

40GB PS3's dont have a PS2 chip in it, so PS2 games are not compatible with them. But PS2 games do work on 60GB and most games work on 80GB.