can i play ps2 games on a ps3?

Answer 1

Yes and No. If you get the 20, 60, and 80 gb versions, then you can play PS2 games on it.

If you get the 40 gb version, then you can't play PS2 games on it.

All versions can play PSX games.

The 20 and 60 have better backward compatibility than the 80 gb because it has the emotion engine, which was used to run PS2 games. The 80 gb uses software emulation, so until programmers write the emulation for that game, it won't be playable on the 80 gb.

Answer 2

only the 60gb & 80gb.but if u got/get the 40gb no need to worry u can just connect ur ps2 if u really miss them.in the future u wont really need it just like the ps2 plays the ps1 games after a lil time people will no longer play ps2 games anyway.
scroll down this page to see the differences.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_3

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

if you get the 60 gb version then you can play all ps2 games, if you get the 80gb you will only be able to play certain ps2 games, and if you get the 40gb or 20gb you cant play ps2 games at all.

Answer 5

as long as you dont get the 40gb version, heres a link where you can see how well compatible with the PS3 a game is, this list is improved upon with every update
http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/CompatibleStatus

Answer 6

yes just like u could play ps1 on ps2 =]

Answer 7

yes if you get the 80 gb
40 is not backwards compatible

it is software emulated on the 80 gb one so you will
be able to download patches making it more compatible every time you get the next patch

Answer 8

ps2 and ps1 games.

Answer 9

Yes, but only on the 80GB PS3.