PS2...backwards compatable?

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#1 majinboris
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Okay, so I'm going to buy a PS2 and a whole bunch of games for it (thank you Amazon!). One thing I need to know, however, is if the PS2 is backwards compatable with PS1 games. Like, can you play games like Metal Gear Solid and Megaman Legends for the PS1 on the PS2? I just really want to play these games and this is my first time showing any interest in a Playstation console so any help is greatly appreciated.

Also, I didn't see anything about backwards compatability or PS2 mechanics in the sticky topics so if they're their please link me to them.

Thanks in advance!

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#2 GIJesse77
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Yeah, you can play every single PS1 game but you may need a mod for some japanease ones. Also, if you were wondering before, the PS3 is backwards compatible with all PS2 and PS1 format games.
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#3 Marty_McFly_
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Yes it's backward compatible with PS1 games but I think if you want to save for a PS1 game on a PS2 you need a PS1 memory card, you can't use a PS2 memory card for a PS1 game. Not sure on that so if anybody wants to back me up.
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#4 hawkeye_12
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PS2 has 100% BC with PS1, just get a PS1 memory card and your all set.
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#5 gaa0c85
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100%
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#6 paranoiasurviva
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It's more like 99.9%, but yeah, all the games you listed will work.
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#7 thatpinguino
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Yes the PS2 is compleatly backwards compatable.
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#8 darkchaostitan
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Most defiinitly the PS2 is backwards compatible, get a PS1 memory card and you'll be set. There may be some exceptions, but there always will.
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#9 willxcool
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thats a no brainer b4 they launch the ps2 its been said that it will be backwards com