I'm getting a playstation 3 for my christmas (hopefully) and am wondering if it can play playstation 2 games?
Also if it can play normal dvd movies. I know it can play blueray an hd movies but can it play normal movie discs?
2007-12-18 06:01:41 · 7 answers · asked by Stew 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear ➔ PlayStation
Sony's PlayStation 3 consoles have a built-in Blu-ray Disc player, which also plays DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, CD-ROM, CD-RW... (but not HD DVD!)
The PS3 40GB (the only model currently available in the UK) does not have backwards capabilities with PS2 games - that's the main reason why it's cheaper than the 60GB was
2007-12-18 17:13:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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. SACD isn't supported. 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.
Apart from that, they are all the same, play Blu-ray and regular movies, music.
2007-12-18 06:05:44 · answer #2 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it plays normal DVDs, CDs and Blu-Ray (not HD-DVD).
Compatibility with PS2 games is not found in all the PS3 models. I think only the 60 GB model is compatible.
2007-12-18 06:06:07 · answer #3 · answered by Patricia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only the large 60gig playstation 3 will play ps2 games don't fall for the trap of buying the cheaper one which i think retails at £299 also having played on the 60gig i wouldn't buy that either ...... a very dissapointing console given all the hype
2007-12-18 06:15:05 · answer #4 · answered by paul g 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the best ps3 model to get is the 60gb one, because they can play at least 95% of ps2 games.
40gb cannot play ps2 games.
80gb can play at least 75% of ps2 games.
all models can play dvd movies and ps1 games.
2007-12-18 17:51:22 · answer #5 · answered by bootis32 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The expensive one can
2007-12-18 06:05:07 · answer #6 · answered by Brian D 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no but you can download ps1 games eg. crash bandicoot
2007-12-18 06:06:05 · answer #7 · answered by irish dubliner 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yeap !
2007-12-18 06:05:56 · answer #8 · answered by Daly 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋