2007-12-13 20:37:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear ➔ PlayStation
No, it won't do a thing, here is why (differences between versions):
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 - us.playstation.com/Support/CompatibleSta...
2007-12-14 06:49:29 · answer #1 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The harddisc size has nothing to do with the ability to play PS2 games.
On the old 80GB models, the Emotion Engine and other PS2 chips were included in the console.
On the 60 GB Model, these chips were removed and instead a software program emulated the PS2.
On the 40 GB model, this software emulator is missing. And no matter how much harddrive space you add, the software is not available for this model.
2007-12-14 06:29:07 · answer #2 · answered by Arminator 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The 40GB plays PS1 games anyway. And increasing the hard drive size will not allow you to play PS2 games. The 40GB has no chips or software to allow it to play PS2 games and increasing hard drive size will not change this.
2007-12-14 05:06:54 · answer #3 · answered by Neil G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no. playing ps2 games has nothing to do with hard drive size. The 40gb ps3 has no hardware or software emulation to allow it to play ps2 games.
2007-12-14 10:10:37 · answer #4 · answered by Dheff 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋