will all the playstation 3 40 60 and 80 gb play playstation 2 and 3 games?

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. 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 2

no only the 20 60 and 80 but not the 40

Answer 3

The 20GB, 60GB, and 80GB PS3's are the only PS3 models that have backwards compatibility. The 40GB PS3 is the only PS3 that cannot play PS2 games.

Answer 4

ps3 20gb and 60gb are using hardware, which means that you can at least 95% of the ps1 and ps2 games. hardware mean emotion engine, the same chip on the ps2.

ps3 40gb doesn't play ps2 games, only ps1 games.

ps3 80gb are using software, which means that you can at least 70% of the ps1 and ps2 games. software mean emulation, but can upscale the graphic.

Answer 5

The 40 gig does not.

Answer 6

all plays ps2 games except the 40gb. obviously ps3 plays ps3 games... why wouldnt it play ps3 games if it was a ps3?