can PS3 play PS2 games?

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 (Super Audio Compact Disc).
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

Yes. The PS3 can play most of the PS2 games.

Answer 3

The current PS 3 thats for sale in UK is the 40gb and that will not play ps2 games .....
another fine example of rip off UK

Other gb ps3 do play ps2 games

Answer 4

the 60gb can and will play the most ps2 games the 40gb wont play any and the 80gb will play some but not all. besides why would u buy a ps3 to play ur ps2 games????

Answer 5

20gb and 60gb- 95%
80gb- 75%
40gb- 0%

Answer 6

PS3 has backwards compatibility which means any Playstation game can be played on it. Obviously not PSP though.

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

Yep! Sweetheart your looking at the home entertainment Blu-ray system. It can play anything!