Can I play my old PS2 games in my new PS3 machine? Does it make a difference if it is a 40 or 80 gb machine?

Answer 1

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. 40GB doesn't support SACD.
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 2

40gb ps3 cannot play ps2 games at all.

80gb ps3 can play 70% of your ps2 games but not all, because they are software, which means emulation.

the 20gb and 60gb ps3 is the best if you want to play ps2 games, it can play at least 95% of your ps2 games, because they are hardware, which means the emotion engine is the same chip on the ps2.

all models can play ps1 games, bluray, dvd, and cd.

Answer 3

u cant play ps2 games on the 40gb, but u can on the 80gb..

Answer 4

you can still play ps2 and ps1 games in ps3 but i recomend you get a nintendo wii