PS3 needs to become backwards compatible again

You may remember that the first PS3 batch was backwards compatible with PS2 games. Later models were stripped of several functions, including backwards compatibility. It's fair to assume the function was removed due to the fact the PS2 was still selling well, but now that the PS2 is about to kick the bucket, isn't it ime to bring compatibility back via a firmware update?

There's so many PS2 games I'd like to replay, but I don't really want to hook up the old PS2

I'd like to see that, but it probably isn't going to happen with the HD collections becoming proven sellers.

I don't really see the need to bring back backwards compatibility just yet. I have difficulty trusting the long term reliability of new consoles as of this generation, so I'd prefer using my PS3 of PS3 games or games that I've downloaded from PSN. When it comes to playing PS2 games, just buy another PS2 while they're still available. They're not that expensive and are really hard to kill.

You may remember that the first PS3 batch was backwards compatible with PS2 games. Later models were stripped of several functions, including backwards compatibility. It's fair to assume the function was removed due to the fact the PS2 was still selling well, but now that the PS2 is about to kick the bucket, isn't it ime to bring compatibility back via a firmware update?

There's so many PS2 games I'd like to replay, but I don't really want to hook up the old PS2

Yes, I want PS2 backwards compatibility back but not if it will drive up the cost of PS3's. Right now I'm enjoying the HD collections (as slow as they're announced).

there is no real reason why consoles arent backwards compatable except that people want a cheap console. Wii can play GC games, but why cant ps3 play ps2 games? Because i didnt shell out $600 for a PS3 at launch and waited til late UC2 came out in 2009. But ps2's are dirt cheap and you can get a box of games and a system for like $150. so i guess thats what id do if i really wanted one.da_chub

Of course! It's time for Sony to bring back backwards compatiblity! The PS2 does not have much of a life left, so PS2 backwards compatiblity needs to come back!

I bet anything they can easily do it through a software mod..............just throw it in with the next update.....seriously. I got stacks of ps2 games I cant use :(

I would much rather see more HD re-releases of PS2 games than I would the return of backwards compatability. If you want to play PS2 games, there's always the PS2.

I bet anything they can easily do it through a software mod..............just throw it in with the next update.....seriously. I got stacks of ps2 games I cant use :(

dxmcat

Yeah, it would be nice to get remastered versions of PS2 games, but Sony can't remaster every PS2 game, can they? Playing PS2 games on the PS3 has more benefits such as much internal memory cards as we want and wireless controllers and upscaling the PS2 game.. I would rather play all my Playstation games all on one console rather than hooking up a PS2 and a PS3, I always thought it was dumb when they removed backwards compatiblity. On the offical Sony blog share, people have been requesting Sony to return backwards compatiblity, in fact, it's the most requested feature after cross gaming chat! So far, they are ignoring their fans, which is a shame. From my point of view, I don't think Sony cares about what their fans want which is bad.

I have a 60 GB PS3 and I play PS2 and PS3 games on it! i love backwards compatilbity, I don't want any other model, because to me, getting a slim is dowgrading.

I was under the impression when I bought my PS3 that it was backwards compatible. Wrong. It plays PS1 games but most of them I tried were really glitchy. They probably saved 2 cents by not making them play PS2 games or something.

First, you know they would charge more for a backwards compatible PS3 ( if they ever do, it would obviously be after they phase out making Ps2's) which will prolly cost an extra $50 most likely, so why not buy one on amazon or ebay for $50 you prolly get a memmory card or a game thrown in too. Lastly, it wont happen, just buy a used Ps2 from your local Gamestop.

First, you know they would charge more for a backwards compatible PS3 ( if they ever do, it would obviously be after they phase out making Ps2's) which will prolly cost an extra $50 most likely, so why not buy one on amazon or ebay for $50 you prolly get a memmory card or a game thrown in too. Lastly, it wont happen, just buy a used Ps2 from your local Gamestop.

BakedDank420

Sony should have had 2 different models. One with BC for those who want it and one without BC for those who don't want it. I would pay a little more for BC if I did not already have a BC PS3.

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First, you know they would charge more for a backwards compatible PS3 ( if they ever do, it would obviously be after they phase out making Ps2's) which will prolly cost an extra $50 most likely, so why not buy one on amazon or ebay for $50 you prolly get a memmory card or a game thrown in too. Lastly, it wont happen, just buy a used Ps2 from your local Gamestop.

Sony should have had 2 different models. One with BC for those who want it and one without BC for those who don't want it. I would pay a little more for BC if I did not already have a BC PS3.

I agree that the PS3 needs to be BC again (goes back to playing 80GB PS3).....

Seriously, I do like the fact that some PS2 games are getting some shine like God of War Collection, the upcoming Ico/Shadow of Colossus, and the Sly Cooper Collection. But, what about the gamers who have a HUGE PS1 and PS2 collection? I know that some of the PS1 games can be found on the PSN, but I like physical copies more than anything else (something about having the actual case,disc, and instructionsdoes something for me what can I say)

I would be more than happy to pay a little extra to have BC (I wonder what will happen with the next Playstation system).

I wish the ps3 would be backwards compatible with some update or even charge like $20 on PSN. However, I am assuming that Sony thinks if they do this that it would take "business" away from the ps3. People would just be buying the huge collection of ps2 games. And Sony is making good money with their PSN and adding BC would take some business away from that as well. And the HD games coming out are also nice extra business for Sony. I thought it was ridiculous to do "HD" but then I played God of War Collection and I changed my mind. I like old games coming out in HD. I wouldn't mind seeing Resident Evil 4 be made in HD on PSN.

I have a fatty PS2 but one of the biggest annoyance is actually the wired controller. Plus, I don't like adding extra clutter to my tv stand.

I'd pick option three based on the implied intent, but refuse to do so as it makes no sensehttp://funkwarehouse.com/jcpods/john-cleese-podcast-18.mp4.

Having the 60GB model was awesome but then during Chritmas break it only had 8 hours of rest between days of playing. Lol overheat much-it died. I loved the antialiasing& PS2 upscaling under system settings. I now have a Slim PS2, needed replacement anyway, old phat no longer works. But It would be cool to have the option again.

On the offical Sony blog share, people have been requesting Sony to return backwards compatiblity, in fact, it's the most requested feature after cross gaming chat! So far, they are ignoring their fans, which is a shame. From my point of view, I don't think Sony cares about what their fans want which is bad.Jak-25

Or it's not as simple to implement as what many fans might think.

I think the fats PS3s' backward compatible was part of the reason for the increase rate of YLOD. Maybe that was part of the reason (along with busine$$) that they took it out of the slim.

Yes, I want PS2 backwards compatibility back but not if it will drive up the cost of PS3's. Right now I'm enjoying the HD collections (as slow as they're announced).

DrRockso87

There's so many PS2 games I'd like to replay, but I don't really want to hook up the old PS2

Black_Knight_00

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There's so many PS2 games I'd like to replay, but I don't really want to hook up the old PS2

CajunShooter

There's so many PS2 games I'd like to replay, but I don't really want to hook up the old PS2.Black_Knight_00

people still crying for bc lol. i bought a PS3 to play PS3 games. anything else is just a bonus.

I don't really care. I have a PS2, and I would rather play them on that then on PS3. Emulation will never match the real thing. Remember how crappy PS2 games looked on PS3, and that was when they had the hardware from the PS2 in the PS3.

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There's so many PS2 games I'd like to replay, but I don't really want to hook up the old PS2

Black_Knight_00

then buy another one or tough luck

You know what they should do? Make a backwards compatible PS3 that cost an extra 50 bucks or so. That way the people who want BC can get it and they still stand to profit from it. The ones who don't care for it can still get their system without the extra cost. PS2 is on its way out for real this time. Now's the time to do it if they ever will. MrSelf-Destruct

This my friend makes the most sense. I really don't see why Sony has not tried this. A PS3/BC for like $50 more I'd buy it just so I have one less console hooked to my TV. Of course for the extra price it needs to be like the early PS3s with the built in EE, not just emulation.

They definitely should re-implement this. I'd happily pay the extra $20 to get a PS2 compatible slim.

[QUOTE="MrSelf-Destruct"]You know what they should do? Make a backwards compatible PS3 that cost an extra 50 bucks or so. That way the people who want BC can get it and they still stand to profit from it. The ones who don't care for it can still get their system without the extra cost. PS2 is on its way out for real this time. Now's the time to do it if they ever will. coasterguy65

This my friend makes the most sense. I really don't see why Sony has not tried this. A PS3/BC for like $50 more I'd buy it just so I have one less console hooked to my TV. Of course for the extra price it needs to be like the early PS3s with the built in EE, not just emulation.

Yup, Sony should have made 2 models. One with backwards compatibility and one without it. That way, we all get what we want. I would pay $100 dollars more for a backwards compatible PS3, if I already did not have one.

I don't know why people keep saying "buy a PS2". Playing PS2 games on a PS3 is better in my opinion. Less clutter, almost unlimited memory cards in the PS3 hard drive, wireless controllers, up scaling. Pretty much, you would get an all in one system! So yeah, "buying a PS2" is not good enough. If the PS3 can play PS1 games, then it should be able to play PS2 games. PS2 parts are not that much expensive anymore, so there really is not any reason for Sony to remove the PS2 hardware from the PS3. They could have even used it to their advantage because they could have started selling PS2 titles in the PSN store like they do with PS1. Not only that, here is an example; how can a person play the whole metal gear solid series when MGS 2 and 3 don't work on the PS3? They can only play MGS 1 and MGS4 on the PS3. Are they supposed to go out and buy a new system? Serously?

Serously, the people who bash backwards compatiblity seem to do it only to defend Sony's ever move. Having backwards compatiblity does not hurt the PS3 or PS3 game sales. Really, removing it was stupid and makes no sense in the least. I wish to keep my 60 GB PS3 just for this feature!

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[QUOTE="MrSelf-Destruct"]You know what they should do? Make a backwards compatible PS3 that cost an extra 50 bucks or so. That way the people who want BC can get it and they still stand to profit from it. The ones who don't care for it can still get their system without the extra cost. PS2 is on its way out for real this time. Now's the time to do it if they ever will. Jak-25

This my friend makes the most sense. I really don't see why Sony has not tried this. A PS3/BC for like $50 more I'd buy it just so I have one less console hooked to my TV. Of course for the extra price it needs to be like the early PS3s with the built in EE, not just emulation.

Yup, Sony should have made 2 models. One with backwards compatibility and one without it. That way, we all get what we want. I would pay $100 dollars more for a backwards compatible PS3, if I already did not have one.

I don't know why people keep saying "buy a PS2". Playing PS2 games on a PS3 is better in my opinion. Less clutter, almost unlimited memory cards in the PS3 hard drive, wireless controllers, up scaling. Pretty much, you would get an all in one system! So yeah, "buying a PS2" is not good enough. If the PS3 can play PS1 games, then it should be able to play PS2 games. PS2 parts are not that much expensive anymore, so there really is not any reason for Sony to remove the PS2 hardware from the PS3. They could have even used it to their advantage because they could have started selling PS2 titles in the PSN store like they do with PS1. Not only that, here is an example; how can a person play the whole metal gear solid series when MGS 2 and 3 don't work on the PS3? They can only play MGS 1 and MGS4 on the PS3. Are they supposed to go out and buy a new system? Serously?

Serously, the people who bash backwards compatiblity seem to do it only to defend Sony's ever move. Having backwards compatiblity does not hurt the PS3 or PS3 game sales. Really, removing it was stupid and makes no sense in the least. I wish to keep my 60 GB PS3 just for this feature!

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[QUOTE="coasterguy65"]

This my friend makes the most sense. I really don't see why Sony has not tried this. A PS3/BC for like $50 more I'd buy it just so I have one less console hooked to my TV. Of course for the extra price it needs to be like the early PS3s with the built in EE, not just emulation.

MrSelf-Destruct

Yup, Sony should have made 2 models. One with backwards compatibility and one without it. That way, we all get what we want. I would pay $100 dollars more for a backwards compatible PS3, if I already did not have one.

I don't know why people keep saying "buy a PS2". Playing PS2 games on a PS3 is better in my opinion. Less clutter, almost unlimited memory cards in the PS3 hard drive, wireless controllers, up scaling. Pretty much, you would get an all in one system! So yeah, "buying a PS2" is not good enough. If the PS3 can play PS1 games, then it should be able to play PS2 games. PS2 parts are not that much expensive anymore, so there really is not any reason for Sony to remove the PS2 hardware from the PS3. They could have even used it to their advantage because they could have started selling PS2 titles in the PSN store like they do with PS1. Not only that, here is an example; how can a person play the whole metal gear solid series when MGS 2 and 3 don't work on the PS3? They can only play MGS 1 and MGS4 on the PS3. Are they supposed to go out and buy a new system? Serously?

Serously, the people who bash backwards compatiblity seem to do it only to defend Sony's ever move. Having backwards compatiblity does not hurt the PS3 or PS3 game sales. Really, removing it was stupid and makes no sense in the least. I wish to keep my 60 GB PS3 just for this feature!

lol exatclty! I paid $500 bucks for my 60 GB PS3. I got it when they released the 80 GB and discontiuned the 60 GB PS3 back in 2007. I thought it was worth it. The convenient, all in one backwards compatible PS3 is much better than having to connect a PS2 and a PS3. lol

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[QUOTE="Jak-25"]

Yup, Sony should have made 2 models. One with backwards compatibility and one without it. That way, we all get what we want. I would pay $100 dollars more for a backwards compatible PS3, if I already did not have one.

I don't know why people keep saying "buy a PS2". Playing PS2 games on a PS3 is better in my opinion. Less clutter, almost unlimited memory cards in the PS3 hard drive, wireless controllers, up scaling. Pretty much, you would get an all in one system! So yeah, "buying a PS2" is not good enough. If the PS3 can play PS1 games, then it should be able to play PS2 games. PS2 parts are not that much expensive anymore, so there really is not any reason for Sony to remove the PS2 hardware from the PS3. They could have even used it to their advantage because they could have started selling PS2 titles in the PSN store like they do with PS1. Not only that, here is an example; how can a person play the whole metal gear solid series when MGS 2 and 3 don't work on the PS3? They can only play MGS 1 and MGS4 on the PS3. Are they supposed to go out and buy a new system? Serously?

Serously, the people who bash backwards compatiblity seem to do it only to defend Sony's ever move. Having backwards compatiblity does not hurt the PS3 or PS3 game sales. Really, removing it was stupid and makes no sense in the least. I wish to keep my 60 GB PS3 just for this feature!

lol exatclty! I paid $500 bucks for my 60 GB PS3. I got it when they released the 80 GB and discontiuned the 60 GB PS3 back in 2007. I thought it was worth it. The convenient, all in one backwards compatible PS3 is much better than having to connect a PS2 and a PS3. lol

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[QUOTE="MrSelf-Destruct"] I'd pay that much, too. Heck, I actually paid $200. lol. I can understand people saying "Get a PS2" due to the fact that its the most obvious solution to anyone wanting to play old PS2 games. Saying "Get a PS2" suggesting its a BETTER solution, however, is just dumb. You just can't top the convenience of being able to play all your Playstation games in the same console while taking up less space in your entertainment center.

MrSelf-Destruct

lol exatclty! I paid $500 bucks for my 60 GB PS3. I got it when they released the 80 GB and discontiuned the 60 GB PS3 back in 2007. I thought it was worth it. The convenient, all in one backwards compatible PS3 is much better than having to connect a PS2 and a PS3. lol

haha yeah, I don't care much for the other lost features, but backwards compatibilty is the feature that must come back!

I'd like to see that, but it probably isn't going to happen with the HD collections becoming proven sellers.

worlock77

You may remember that the first PS3 batch was backwards compatible with PS2 games. Later models were stripped of several functions, including backwards compatibility. It's fair to assume the function was removed due to the fact the PS2 was still selling well, but now that the PS2 is about to kick the bucket, isn't it ime to bring compatibility back via a firmware update?

There's so many PS2 games I'd like to replay, but I don't really want to hook up the old PS2

Black_Knight_00

Don't be so lazy and just do it... Starting a thread based on laziness is not really necessary.

All consoles should be bc throughout the companies history...but Sony sees $$$$$$$$$$ with these HD "remakes". There's no chance in hell of them losing the suckers buying those and instead spending money bringing back what should have never left. Won't happen. I just hope M$ doesn't do the same next gen. They've promised even forwards compatibility...but we'll see.

I genuine believe that BC is overrated. Yes when I bought my PS2 I played PS1 games on it for about 5 minutes same happened when I first bought my PS3. I know I'm stating the obvious but the PS2 games just look so inferior these days and I don't get the same "buzz" out of them as I used to.

Starting a thread based on laziness is not really necessary.JohnF111

[QUOTE="Jak-25"]On the offical Sony blog share, people have been requesting Sony to return backwards compatiblity, in fact, it's the most requested feature after cross gaming chat! So far, they are ignoring their fans, which is a shame. From my point of view, I don't think Sony cares about what their fans want which is bad.worlock77

Or it's not as simple to implement as what many fans might think.