2007-12-17 21:38:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous 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. 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.
2007-12-18 04:08:16 · answer #1 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the download should already be in the ps3 under settings or when you update it it will be there and you just do that then you can play ps2 games on your ps3 and you can get an adapter that hooks in with a usb cord that you can transfer all your saves from a ps2 memory card into the hard drive of the ps3
2007-12-18 10:31:04 · answer #2 · answered by youngmac_jay12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you might know Sony has made 4 different models of ps3's. The 20GB, the 40GB, the 60GB and the 80GB. The 20GB can play ps2 games, the 40GB can't, the 60GB can and the 80GB can. So no there isn't a program that you can download it just depends on what model you have.
For a detailed graph check the source.
2007-12-18 06:41:29 · answer #3 · answered by Nicko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you wanted to play PS2 games on the PS3 then you should have bought the 80GB version because it comes ready to play PS2 disks. If you bought the cheaper version then you are SOL.
2007-12-18 06:03:40 · answer #4 · answered by Joseph 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No duh! The hardware of a PS3 is totally different then that of a PS2
2007-12-18 05:43:49 · answer #5 · answered by jirachii 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋