Once and for all, does the PS3 play PS2 games? I'm hearing 10 different stories, i was told that only the 60GB plays PS2 games, and then i was told that they no longer make the 60GB, so once and for all DOES THE PS3 PLAY PS2 GAMES?????
2007-12-19 23:59:40 · 3 answers · asked by iMitch 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear ➔ PlayStation
The 60GB was discontinued because it was costing so much to make. They replaced it with a more cost effective 80GB model which plays 75% of PS2 games. The ones it does not play are some of the fist PS2 games to come out. It plays most of the newer games. The 40GB version does not play any PS2/PS1 games.
2007-12-20 00:10:18 · answer #1 · answered by non-speller 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well once and for all, it depends on the version of PS3 you get. If you can find a 60GB version, which is true, they are no longer made, they have full backward compatibility, because it uses the hardware chips in the PS2 for it's backward compatibility. The 20GB version, again if you can find one, again no longer made, has the same hardware backward compatibility. The 80GB version uses software emulation for it's backward compatibility and plays about 75-80% of PS2 games.
The 40GB (new cheaper version) has no PS2 backward compatibility.
2007-12-20 00:14:57 · answer #2 · answered by scooterge558 5 · 2⤊ 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. 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.
2007-12-20 07:45:42 · answer #3 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋