2007-12-20 11:10:35 · 4 answers · asked by softballmaniac44 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear ➔ PlayStation
no the 40gb ps3 is not backwards compatible it only plays psx games.....no ps2 games....sorry
80gb can only play some ps2 games because they had to cut costs for the ps3 so they took out the emotion hardware and replaced it with a cheaper one.....
60gb is your best bet if you really want to play ps2 games on ps3....
hope this helped you out!:D
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2007-12-20 11:15:09 · answer #1 · answered by lalala 5 · 1⤊ 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.
2007-12-20 23:25:47 · answer #2 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi...
as mentioned in wikipedia there is no backward compatibility for 40gb PS3 at all, however, they said that 20gb and 60gb (NTSC) have Hardware (Emotion Engine) compatibility, and 60gb (PAL) and 80gb (NTSC) have Software Emulation, unfortunately neither 40gb (NTSC) nor 40gb (PAL) have PS2 Compatibility
2007-12-20 19:27:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The 40 gb has backward compatibility for PSX games but not PS2 games.
2007-12-20 19:15:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋