PS3 cant play ps2 games?

The older 20GB, 40GB, and I think the 60GB can, but everything that's out now in retail can't. It was ditched to reduce the price.

yes but i was hoping to trade in my ps2 to help fund a new game but i cant do that nowShh_Im_Hiding

there have been rumours that an update will allow all ps3 to be bc

[QUOTE="Shh_Im_Hiding"]yes but i was hoping to trade in my ps2 to help fund a new game but i cant do that nowDacveo

there have been rumours that an update will allow all ps3 to be bc

muppetpornstar

The older 20GB, 40GB, and I think the 60GB can, but everything that's out now in retail can't. It was ditched to reduce the price.

Legendaryscmt

20 60 and early 80gb (4 usb slots) can, Not the 40gb

it's easy to see if the ps3 has bc or not..

1. it has 4 ports usb

2. memory card readers (60gb and 80gb)

3. chrome trim (silver trim for current ps3)

I thought this was common knowledge by now....

I thought this was common knowledge by now....

astreets1

there have been rumours that an update will allow all ps3 to be bc

muppetpornstar

"Ps2 system data" It can be downloaded off the PS store for the older models that cant play ps2 games, hope that helps.

"Ps2 system data" It can be downloaded off the PS store for the older models that cant play ps2 games, hope that helps.

White_wolf_eye

This has been a problem from the beginning. I'm on the brink of buying a B-ray DVD player instead of a PS3 simply because the PS3 costs too much and I want to watch B-ray movies. If I do buy a B-ray DVD player, I assuradly won't be buying a PS3 in the near future. Too bad, it woould have been nice to play GoW3. One game isn't enough for me though.

My PS3 was in the last batch on bc systems......:D

The older 20GB, 40GB, and I think the 60GB can, but everything that's out now in retail can't. It was ditched to reduce the price.

Legendaryscmt

I have the 20gb PS3 and it can't read, do I need to download something from PS store? 'causeI saw something in the PS store about it :?

the reason being is to cut the ps3 cost.Javieralijandro

thats BS and you know it. Emulators cost NOTHING.

its cos people like us keep complaining about the price so in response Sony released a Dumbed down version of the Ps3 No card reader , No BC, and 2 less USb ports

[QUOTE="Javieralijandro"]the reason being is to cut the ps3 cost.runekey

thats BS and you know it. Emulators cost NOTHING.

You had a "hunger for a next gen console" to play previous gen games lol? Oh well, but there are rumours floating around that will release an update that will allow you to play previous gen games on your console.

i went to gamestop with a hunger for a next gen console and a wallet full of cash. i was talking to the salesperson their and he said that the ps3 cannot play games from the ps2. is this true, and if so, why the **** not!? Edit: Message edited due to censor bypassing. Do NOT bypass our censors. A message from the mods.Shh_Im_Hiding

[QUOTE="muppetpornstar"]

there have been rumours that an update will allow all ps3 to be bc

Rhen_Var

Rumours are true sometimes....

dont buy ur PS3 yet...wait until holiday season because then sony will actually make a profit off of it along and it might be cut in price again....plus are you buying the thing to play PS3 games or PS2 games?

[QUOTE="Rhen_Var"][QUOTE="muppetpornstar"]

there have been rumours that an update will allow all ps3 to be bc

Dogswithguns

Rumours are true sometimes....

but theyre wrong all the other times

Keep in mind, one of the biggest selling points that moved PS2's out the door was its backward compatibility with ps1 games. As such, it was expected that Sony would continue the tradition and allow full BC, especially with all the hoopla they made about it at E3, and using it as a dig on Microsoft's console and their limited BC. Now, it seems as far as the BC argument goes, it is Microsoft having the last :lol: at Sony's expense as they so quickly neutered their own units.[QUOTE="White_wolf_eye"]

"Ps2 system data" It can be downloaded off the PS store for the older models that cant play ps2 games, hope that helps.

astreets1

You had a "hunger for a next gen console" to play previous gen games lol? Oh well, but there are rumours floating around that will release an update that will allow you to play previous gen games on your console.

redskins2156

dont buy ur PS3 yet...wait until holiday season because then sony will actually make a profit off of it along and it might be cut in price again....plus are you buying the thing to play PS3 games or PS2 games?

Eazy1891

[QUOTE="runekey"]

[QUOTE="Javieralijandro"]the reason being is to cut the ps3 cost.jt4mtb

thats BS and you know it. Emulators cost NOTHING.

The price is incredibly low to develop simple emulators, especially if they distributed it through a firmware update. It wouldnt factor in the cost of production significantly. And the PS3 costs more than60% less to make since launch.

These kind of threads just make me that much happier that I bought my 60 gig PS3 even at full retail. The 60 gig can still be found used/refurbished but they cost about the same as the current new models. If I ever want another PS3 I am going for a used /refurbished 60 gig system. Unless in the future the full BC and all the other features are brought back.jimm895

this is why im glad i bought the metal gear 4 80 gig with backwards compatibility.

this is why im glad i bought the metal gear 4 80 gig with backwards compatibility.

gapinglotus9

Yeah, while not the greatest as far as BC goes it does play most of the games. I have about 35 PS2 games which I bought all after purchasing a PS3. I just got back into gaming after leaving it after the Sega Genesis. I would say only 3 of those games had issues and one which I returned SWBFII(greatest hits version)for the playable non-greatest hits version couldn't play. The other 2 that have bugs but are still playable are R&C Deadlocked and GT4. I might return to Gamestop GT4 but that is more due to not really care for the racing style. I prefer Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2 type of game.

Only 60GB plays PS2 as far as I know. Not sure if 20GB can but none of the newer consoles can play PS2

Try finding a 60GB if you want to play the PS2 games that you have

Only 60GB plays PS2 as far as I know. Not sure if 20GB can but none of the newer consoles can play PS2

Try finding a 60GB if you want to play the PS2 games that you have

full_on_gamer

As was stated earlier in the thread 20gb, 60gb are almost fully BC with PS2 games. The early version of the 80GB(4usb ports) and the PAL region 60gb are about 85% BC. All other models the current 80gb(2usb ports), 40gb and 160 gb don't have any BC for PS2 games. All PS3's are BC with PS1 games.

I don't see a problem here.

When PS3 came out and for the next year and a half 60GB and 80GB both played PS2 games. If you didn't buy it then then look for used models online. Even some electronic shops have them.

This whole "yelling" to put it politely that some of you are screaming about is nothing more then childish maturity.

Sony offered B/C systems for almost two years and if you wanted one - should had bought it. To costly? save up and buy one.

It's not like Sony simple released PS3 with no system that can play PS2 games. The options were there and still are. Instead of complaining about it and not doing the research on products lets instead make such unnecessary topics in PS3 forums when both the original poster topic creator and few more individuals should voice "their opinions" where it belongs - system wars forums or Sony PS3 official forums.

I don't mean to sound rude but in all honestly, at this point in PlayStation 3 life cycle if you don't do research on the product you want to spent hard earn money on I don't know what else to call it..

Let me give small piece of advice.

If you still want to play your PS2 games and don't wish to invest in 60 GB or older 80GB which can be found as I said earlier - online and some electronic boutiques then by all means keep your PS2 and simply save up for PS3, if you even want one that is.

There is no need to blame the company for wishing to succeed and move forward into future with latest console, in this case PS3..

Sometimes I wonder if people think before they post or just wish to make yet another topic to continue unnecessary and in my opinion stupid system wars debates that is really not else but poison in this generation.

Games should be about fun yet all I see majority of the time is anger, bitterness and fanboys with nothing else to do but argue who's console is better..

Sad really.

dont buy ur PS3 yet...wait until holiday season because then sony will actually make a profit off of it along and it might be cut in price again....plus are you buying the thing to play PS3 games or PS2 games?

Eazy1891

im buying it to play ps3 games but i have alot of ps2 games id like to be able to play still.

i was planning on selling my ps2 but now i have to keep it it just made me a little dissapointed.

I don't mean to sound rude but in all honestly, at this point in PlayStation 3 life cycle if you don't do research on the product you want to spent hard earn money on I don't know what else to call it..

Sokol4ever

[QUOTE="Sokol4ever"]

I don't mean to sound rude but in all honestly, at this point in PlayStation 3 life cycle if you don't do research on the product you want to spent hard earn money on I don't know what else to call it..

codezer0

thank you Sony fanboys are annoying and always trying to make sony seem always right when their majority of the time not.

Talk to that illegal console modder from San Jose. I'm sure he could work on something for you.

In fact, there is a way to play PlayStation2 games on the newer edition of the PlayStation3. Firstly, you must go to the PlayStation Store Secondly, proceed to Add-On followed by Disc-Based Games Add-Ons Than go to the PS2 System Data.. Once downloaded and installed, you should be able to play PlayStation2 games on your PlayStation3. Hope it helps.Calabaza1

This is has already been mentioned earlier in the thread. That download only allows for the original PS3 BC models to play some games like FFXI that need PS2 hareware to play on a PS3. They will not make a non-BC PS3 able to play PS2 games. People need to read threads especially ones only a couple pages long before posting erroneous statements.

In fact, there is a way to play PlayStation2 games on the newer edition of the PlayStation3. Firstly, you must go to the PlayStation Store Secondly, proceed to Add-On followed by Disc-Based Games Add-Ons Than go to the PS2 System Data.. Once downloaded and installed, you should be able to play PlayStation2 games on your PlayStation3. Hope it helps.Calabaza1

The competition always upgrading the system? They have stopped support on xbox 1 games and only released 29 games in 4 years or so. Avatars are a waste and making everything huge as can be just to be more attractive when in fact it is annoying. How would anyone know how much it costs to make and produce emulators on a new system? You want the system to be $300 and you also want full BC. People sure are cheap these days. Yes I said cheap. You want premium stuff for the cost of a cooling fan. If you want the premium package you are going to have to pay, it's called business. It is called business to make people buy PS2's to play PS2 games. I bought a PS3 and only in the first 7 months did I play older games because their weren't a lot of games out around launch time. There are plenty of games on PS3 now so you should have no reason to go back to your PS2 library that much. I could see it for RPG's and those 1 or 2 classics that you can't live without but seriously GET OVER IT.

Everybody complained and still does to some degree about the PS3 not having enough games and now when the PS3 has enough games, you complain about no BC. Once BC gets added back in if ever, you will find some other reason why you won't buy the system. Face it the PS3 is this gen's GC. No matter what Sony does or puts out people will still say it isn't worth it. It was worth $400 back in October of 07 and it'sthat $400 is worth it even more today. It has over 30 something exclusives retail and PSN titlesthat are worth a play through plus you have the multiplats that might be better on the system likefighting games, FF 13 and other games that willhave to be multi disc on 360. It's easy totransfer your media to PS3 and copy files unlike the 360. There are no batteries required.

I am not trying to be a fanboy but I mean come on, the 360 doesn's face this kind of scrutiny and it's only $70 dollars less and with more problems.

The system's fan is loud as all get up and go. They system is known tofail quite a bit even though they fixed the newer models. I amthe only person I know whohas a 360that hasn't failed. The D pad on the controller is rather bad to put it mildly. You have to pay for mildly superior online at this point every year which could lead you to pay more in the long run.

The PS3is a great value as it stands and if they domake it cheaper, then it's a steal. The 360 might have more games overall, but as far as quality exclusive titles, they are both equal. I find it ridiculous that people have to ponder whether or not to buy a PS3. It's a great system for people looking to jump into next gen and it's a great system for those who have a 360 as well.

I got a Ps3 (80gig) back in April, and it cannot play Ps2 games, I've tried...