Is there a way my PS3 can play PS2 games?

Question

I thought it could allready play them, but i doesn't work on mine.

Answer 1

If when you have the 40 gig you can't do anything...If you have the 60 gig U.S. version it plays all the ps2 games out of the box....If you have the 80 gig then you have to download the update and goto the psn store and download teh ps2 games update pack...do it often because more games get added everyday.

Answer 2

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 3

If you got the 40GB model then you CAN NOT play PS2 games. Thats the reason why they dropped the price to 399 was because they took out any backwards compatibility.

Answer 4

if you have a 40 gb then no