PS3 is backward compatible, right? What should I get?
2007-12-18 19:38:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear ➔ PlayStation
Opt for a PS3 its obvious
dont just look at the price tag, look at what you get with it....
For the first time the Playstation is the most powerful console (ps2 and ps1 were the weaker consoles in their generation and they still managed to win their fights). The PS3 comes with a Blu Ray dvd player, the stand alone players cost nearly twice as much as a ps3 on their own, and the 360s is an optional extra which means now its more expensive than the ps3. wifi built in, again 360s is an optional extra, multiple memory card slots (eg memory card duo etc), free online gaming, Microsoft charges for their online play and pretty much everything else you do, like if you want to change your name.
You could get a PS2 but pretty soon there won't be and new games (at the moment its pretty much what comes out on other consoles but soon they'll stop making them all together)
and the PS3 is fully backward compatible anyway(unless its the 40gb version) so you can just buy a ps2 game if its not on ps3 .(http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/CompatibleStatus)
2007-12-19 01:08:12 · answer #1 · answered by regional_accent 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
PS3 is the NEW, seventh generation console for Sony.
Imagine there's an old lady and a young lady, the old lady is very "old" and walks slowly and can barely do alot of things. The young lady is active and new and you know, almost everything. So, get the Playstation 3! Number 3!
PS2 is old now, and doesn't have "great" games, sony would be too busy on their new console (PS3) and producing more games for it then spending time producing games for the PS2.
Get the 60 GB or the 80 GB for backwards compatibility!
2007-12-19 05:17:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 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.
2007-12-19 03:41:00 · answer #3 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
PS3 is almost fully backward compatible, but a few games still experience difficulties. When the lastest version is released, Sony say that all these issues shall be resolved.
The PS2 certainly still has games being released for it. In the long run it might be worth having both.
I would wait for the PS3 to come down in price. That's what I am doing.
A bit strange how the only answer (with one exception) that makes an effort to answer is getting all the thumbs down where it actually gives a reason rather than blurtting out.
2007-12-19 03:39:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
Ps3 is backwards compatible you idiot at the top...get a PS3, they are on their way up..PS2's are aging big time
2007-12-19 03:40:06 · answer #5 · answered by Moral Kiosk 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
get a ps3 if posible the 60gb(ebay or somewhere) it's the best version out yet!
and about compatibility it depens on what version you get.like the 40gb version will not play your ps1.ps2 games.check out the link for more info
2007-12-19 10:19:00 · answer #6 · answered by born_2_race 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ps3
2007-12-19 04:06:53 · answer #7 · answered by freestyler 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ps3
2007-12-19 03:40:02 · answer #8 · answered by JOHNNY M 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
PS3!
2007-12-19 03:39:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
a PS3 is AWESOME
2007-12-19 03:39:43 · answer #10 · answered by angelsunshyn1 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋