So my ps3 is not backwards compatible.....

i read an article online stating how to know if your ps3 is backwards compatible, it is done by cheking the serial number on the back , and apparently my ps3 is backwards compatible, i was filled with joy thinking that i can finally play the most epic ps series ever, metal gear, so i bought mgs2 on the stores 2day for 4 bucks, it was immaculate and looked like a brand new game no scratches etc etc and so i got it and i put it in the disk and it said something like "format not supprted".

why cant the ps3 have Backwards compatability? xbox has it, even the wii, why cant the ps3?

Techinically, it is backward compatible.... with PS1 titles.shaunchgo

MGS1 is not as epic as 2 or 3 though

why cant the ps3 have Backwards compatability? xbox has it, even the wii, why cant the ps3?

HailedJohnDman

Sony took backwards compatibility out of the PS3 after the launch ones because a) PS2 backwards compatibility is expensive and b) Sony is still selling PS2's so I think they're trying to see how far that system goes until people stop purchasing.

Also, Xbox 360 is only backwards compatible with a handful of games. Not all. The Wii is backwards compatible because, well, it's very similar to the Gamecube. Hell, you might as well just call it neutral-compatible.

Sony as well as other developers are re-releasing PS2 games as "collections" or separately on the Playstation Network lately. There's a Metal Gear Solid collection rumored soon enough in HD if you're interested in that.

you should have done some research..

all i can say is a used ps2 is 50 bucks.

you should have done some research..

all i can say is a used ps2 is 50 bucks.

KBFloYd

This. They're pretty friggin' cheap nowadays. Buy a slim at Gamestop for 60 bucks.

Only the 20GB, 60GB and old 80GB with 4 usb ports can play PS2 games, Every model can play PS1 games. What model do you have?-Hoax-

320 gb slim

You're a lem on SW, I remember you.

None of the slims had PS2 BC.

[QUOTE="-Hoax-"]Only the 20GB, 60GB and old 80GB with 4 usb ports can play PS2 games, Every model can play PS1 games. What model do you have?HailedJohnDman

320 gb slim

You're a lem on SW, I remember you.

Blabadon

ehhm no, i simply take a neutral side and basically single out fanboys, i enjoy my ps3 as much as my xbox, how come someone who opposes a mad raving ps3 fanboy is automatically a "lem", i find this quite amusing actually

[QUOTE="HailedJohnDman"]

why cant the ps3 have Backwards compatability? xbox has it, even the wii, why cant the ps3?

DrRockso87

Also, Xbox 360 is only backwards compatible with a handful of games. Not all.

Over 400 games is a pretty big handful ;)

[QUOTE="-Hoax-"]Only the 20GB, 60GB and old 80GB with 4 usb ports can play PS2 games, Every model can play PS1 games. What model do you have?HailedJohnDman

320 gb slim

[QUOTE="DrRockso87"]

[QUOTE="HailedJohnDman"]

why cant the ps3 have Backwards compatability? xbox has it, even the wii, why cant the ps3?

skooks

Also, Xbox 360 is only backwards compatible with a handful of games. Not all.

Over 400 games is a pretty big handful ;)

[QUOTE="KBFloYd"]

you should have done some research..

all i can say is a used ps2 is 50 bucks.

KillerWabbit23

This. They're pretty friggin' cheap nowadays. Buy a slim at Gamestop for 60 bucks.

[QUOTE="skooks"]

[QUOTE="DrRockso87"]

Also, Xbox 360 is only backwards compatible with a handful of games. Not all.

PoisoN_Facecam0

Over 400 games is a pretty big handful ;)

You're full of crap. Xbox games work just fine on the 360.

[QUOTE="PoisoN_Facecam0"][QUOTE="skooks"]

Over 400 games is a pretty big handful ;)

Hazzard6X

You're full of crap. Xbox games work just fine on the 360.

i feel your pain. I have a slim so there was never a chance and i missed MGS3. I agree though that sony hasn't done enough on their part i understand why we lost full compatibility but they should have at least attempted a software solution. If the 360 can do it so can the ps3. Also to the guy that said the 360 only supports a handful is def lying. There are a ton of games that work and most of them are the games that your gonna want to go back for.

Not to sound rude or anything, but you could have easily solved this question yourself by just googling something like, "Are Playstation 3 Slim consoles backwards compatible with Playstation 2 games"? I mean, if you're going to drop $300 dollars on a new piece of hardware, you could at least do the bare minimum of research on it, especially before you go out to buy media for it that you're not even sure if it plays.

[QUOTE="Blabadon"]

You're a lem on SW, I remember you.

HailedJohnDman

ehhm no, i simply take a neutral side and basically single out fanboys, i enjoy my ps3 as much as my xbox, how come someone who opposes a mad raving ps3 fanboy is automatically a "lem", i find this quite amusing actually

I find it rather amusing that you didn't know that any of the slim models are "not" backwards compatible. This has been a well known fact years....seems like your here just to start someting...

[QUOTE="skooks"]

[QUOTE="DrRockso87"]

Also, Xbox 360 is only backwards compatible with a handful of games. Not all.

PoisoN_Facecam0

Over 400 games is a pretty big handful ;)

i find that statement funny since i cant play mgs2 on my ps3 but i can on my xbox

[QUOTE="HailedJohnDman"]

[QUOTE="Blabadon"]

You're a lem on SW, I remember you.

MarcRecon

ehhm no, i simply take a neutral side and basically single out fanboys, i enjoy my ps3 as much as my xbox, how come someone who opposes a mad raving ps3 fanboy is automatically a "lem", i find this quite amusing actually

I find it rather amusing that you didn't know that any of the slim models are "not" backwards compatible. This has been a well known fact years....seems like your here just to start someting...

????? so that makes me a lem? im simply stating that i was horribly dissapointed in finding out my ps3 is not backwards compatible

I dunno man, maybe you could check some of the hundreds of other topics on this exact same subject and see if you can find your answer there.

[QUOTE="MarcRecon"]

[QUOTE="HailedJohnDman"]

ehhm no, i simply take a neutral side and basically single out fanboys, i enjoy my ps3 as much as my xbox, how come someone who opposes a mad raving ps3 fanboy is automatically a "lem", i find this quite amusing actually

HailedJohnDman

I find it rather amusing that you didn't know that any of the slim models are "not" backwards compatible. This has been a well known fact years....seems like your here just to start someting...

????? so that makes me a lem? im simply stating that i was horribly dissapointed in finding out my ps3 is not backwards compatible

I didn't call you anything, I said it seems like youare here to start trouble. Trying to "act" like your neutral but at the same time promoting the features of the "other" system. Why don't people like you grow up and leave the true multi-console gamers alone??

[QUOTE="PoisoN_Facecam0"][QUOTE="skooks"]

Over 400 games is a pretty big handful ;)

Hazzard6X

You're full of crap. Xbox games work just fine on the 360.

Ahhh....no they don't!!!

[QUOTE="Hazzard6X"]

[QUOTE="PoisoN_Facecam0"] theres over 950 Xbox original games.. and even then alot of the ones listed as "compatible" barely work or half the game is super glitchy... Xbox compatibility is a joke... PoisoN_Facecam0

You're full of crap. Xbox games work just fine on the 360.

I know what you "REALLY" wanted to say.

:P

I think PS2's are still selling, so I doubt they're gonna bring back BC anytime soon.

I just asked my friend if I could have his and he was more then welcome to let me have it. I don't even play it.

[QUOTE="HailedJohnDman"]

[QUOTE="MarcRecon"]

I find it rather amusing that you didn't know that any of the slim models are "not" backwards compatible. This has been a well known fact years....seems like your here just to start someting...

MarcRecon

????? so that makes me a lem? im simply stating that i was horribly dissapointed in finding out my ps3 is not backwards compatible

I didn't call you anything, I said it seems like youare here to start trouble. Trying to "act" like your neutral but at the same time promoting the features of the "other" system. Why don't people like you grow up and leave the true multi-console gamers alone??

what? i am simply stating that i am hugely dissapointed that i am not able to play mgs2 on my ps3, face it, one of the reason the ps3 is a fail is the lack of BC, YOU CANT DENY THAT, to deny so will be the sole reason why anyone would think your a fanboy, stop acting like an ass and get over it, i cant cause i cannot play my most favourite game franchise

It's quite simple actually. Why let you buy used PS2 games that they don't make a profit off of, when they can make you buy "HD remakes" instead.dk00111

i aint paying 15 bucks for a game i bought for 4 bucks...........

[QUOTE="Hazzard6X"]

[QUOTE="PoisoN_Facecam0"] theres over 950 Xbox original games.. and even then alot of the ones listed as "compatible" barely work or half the game is super glitchy... Xbox compatibility is a joke... PoisoN_Facecam0

You're full of crap. Xbox games work just fine on the 360.

Xbox games are software emulated which means that every game needs to emulate a unique code in order to work. Suffice to say, this takes a lot of work and effort and this is why most of the games don't work, and the ones that do don't wok too well. It's a reason Microsoft abandoned that project a couple of years ago.

First off comparing BC in all consoles is like comparing apples and oranges. The Wii can do it because the hardware of the two consoles is basically the same. I am not saying this to bash the wii, it is true. The wii is just a somewhat more beefed up version of the cube with a disc format that has more memory. Nintendo didn't put in extra hardware or software emulation for the wii to run GC games because the hardware is the same so they don't need to. the Xbox has BC but downloading patches and putting them on to a disc isn't exactly a great way to offer it. The only reason the Xbox originals are on the store is because they can't be emulated. I have not done it myself, but I have also heard about bugs and glitches with the xbox compatibility. Microsoft does not make anymore money off of the first Xbox whereas sony still makes some money off of PS2.

Sony discontinued BC for the following reasons

When BC was standard in PS3's no one bought the system

Removing BC made the PS3's cheaper

Sony still makes money off of PS2.

If Sony brought back BC, then they would have to charge for the system which still complain to this day is too expensive. If they didn't charge for BC, they would lose money and companies want to make money.

Even the PS3 has problems play PS2 games. For example, Shadow Hearts from the new world froze up on me several times. Final Fantasy 12 looked worse than on the PS2.

Your best bet for playing PS2 games is to stick with PS2 because the game is guaranteed to play on it.

[QUOTE="MarcRecon"]

[QUOTE="HailedJohnDman"]

????? so that makes me a lem? im simply stating that i was horribly dissapointed in finding out my ps3 is not backwards compatible

HailedJohnDman

I didn't call you anything, I said it seems like youare here to start trouble. Trying to "act" like your neutral but at the same time promoting the features of the "other" system. Why don't people like you grow up and leave the true multi-console gamers alone??

what? i am simply stating that i am hugely dissapointed that i am not able to play mgs2 on my ps3, face it, one of the reason the ps3 is a fail is the lack of BC, YOU CANT DENY THAT, to deny so will be the sole reason why anyone would think your a fanboy, stop acting like an ass and get over it, i cant cause i cannot play my most favourite game franchise

:P....your trolling is pretty obvious...there's no need for me to continue:)

When PS3 was released people complained that it was too expensive, so they got rid of some hardware to make it cheaper. Now that the price is down, people are complaining because the hardware is missing. I'm glad I don't work for Sony, it must be a real chore trying to appease morons.

Only the 20 GB, 60 GB, 80 GB (with 4 USB ports) are backwards compatible. The 20 and 60 GB PS3 have the PS2 chips in them, while the 80 GB has half hard ware and half software because on of the chips in the 80 GB PS3 has been removed. Non of the slims have backwards compatiblity. I think they should bring back backwards compatiblity, but it's not likely to come back while they are still selling PS2's. I think they should never have removed it in the first place.

Techinically, it is backward compatible.... with PS1 titles.shaunchgo

None of the slims had PS2 BC.

Dahaka-UK

First off comparing BC in all consoles is like comparing apples and oranges. The Wii can do it because the hardware of the two consoles is basically the same. I am not saying this to bash the wii, it is true. The wii is just a somewhat more beefed up version of the cube with a disc format that has more memory. Nintendo didn't put in extra hardware or software emulation for the wii to run GC games because the hardware is the same so they don't need to. the Xbox has BC but downloading patches and putting them on to a disc isn't exactly a great way to offer it. The only reason the Xbox originals are on the store is because they can't be emulated. I have not done it myself, but I have also heard about bugs and glitches with the xbox compatibility. Microsoft does not make anymore money off of the first Xbox whereas sony still makes some money off of PS2.

Sony discontinued BC for the following reasons

When BC was standard in PS3's no one bought the system

Removing BC made the PS3's cheaper

Sony still makes money off of PS2.

If Sony brought back BC, then they would have to charge for the system which still complain to this day is too expensive. If they didn't charge for BC, they would lose money and companies want to make money.

Even the PS3 has problems play PS2 games. For example, Shadow Hearts from the new world froze up on me several times. Final Fantasy 12 looked worse than on the PS2.

Your best bet for playing PS2 games is to stick with PS2 because the game is guaranteed to play on it.

gamenerd15

[QUOTE="PoisoN_Facecam0"][QUOTE="skooks"]

Over 400 games is a pretty big handful ;)

Hazzard6X

You're full of crap. Xbox games work just fine on the 360.

go play Mercenaries on it or Max Pain and try saying that again

i had to sell my xbox mercenaries for a ps2 version cause of how buggy it was on the 360

[QUOTE="skooks"]

[QUOTE="DrRockso87"]

Also, Xbox 360 is only backwards compatible with a handful of games. Not all.

PoisoN_Facecam0

Over 400 games is a pretty big handful ;)

[QUOTE="PoisoN_Facecam0"][QUOTE="skooks"]

Over 400 games is a pretty big handful ;)

HailedJohnDman

i find that statement funny since i cant play mgs2 on my ps3 but i can on my xbox

[QUOTE="PoisoN_Facecam0"][QUOTE="skooks"]

Over 400 games is a pretty big handful ;)

MylesB93

[QUOTE="HailedJohnDman"]

[QUOTE="MarcRecon"]

I didn't call you anything, I said it seems like youare here to start trouble. Trying to "act" like your neutral but at the same time promoting the features of the "other" system. Why don't people like you grow up and leave the true multi-console gamers alone??

MarcRecon

what? i am simply stating that i am hugely dissapointed that i am not able to play mgs2 on my ps3, face it, one of the reason the ps3 is a fail is the lack of BC, YOU CANT DENY THAT, to deny so will be the sole reason why anyone would think your a fanboy, stop acting like an ass and get over it, i cant cause i cannot play my most favourite game franchise

:P....your trolling is pretty obvious...there's no need for me to continue:)

*facepalm* i do believe i have met the epitome of internet moronicness , such a failed troll you are

It's quite simple actually. Why let you buy used PS2 games that they don't make a profit off of, when they can make you buy "HD remakes" instead.dk00111

[QUOTE="MarcRecon"]

[QUOTE="HailedJohnDman"]

what? i am simply stating that i am hugely dissapointed that i am not able to play mgs2 on my ps3, face it, one of the reason the ps3 is a fail is the lack of BC, YOU CANT DENY THAT, to deny so will be the sole reason why anyone would think your a fanboy, stop acting like an ass and get over it, i cant cause i cannot play my most favourite game franchise

HailedJohnDman

:P....your trolling is pretty obvious...there's no need for me to continue:)

*facepalm* i do believe i have met the epitome of internet moronicness , such a failed troll you are

I think the person who didn't check his/her PS3 for BC before buying a PS2 game is more deserving of that title. I wasn't happy when I found out that PS2 BC was being taken out of the PS3, but it was understandable given that the PS2 was still selling, and the price of the PS3 was dropping $100.

[QUOTE="HailedJohnDman"]

[QUOTE="MarcRecon"]

:P....your trolling is pretty obvious...there's no need for me to continue:)

RogueShodown

*facepalm* i do believe i have met the epitome of internet moronicness , such a failed troll you are

I think the person who didn't check his/her PS3 for BC before buying a PS2 game is more deserving of that title. I wasn't happy when I found out that PS2 BC was being taken out of the PS3, but it was understandable given that the PS2 was still selling, and the price of the PS3 was dropping $100.

I'm sure the TC(UNLESS HE/SHE HAS BEEN LIVING UNDER A ROCK)knew about the BC issue, it's been a well known fact before and well after the slim was released. Just read all of the TC's post, it's pretty clear(besides the need for some attention:P)why this thread was created.:lol: