Sony Patents Emotion Engine Emulation Technology For Cell Processors

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/06/29/sony-patents-emotion-engine-emulation-technology-for-cell-processors/

PlayStation 3s without PS2 backwards compatibility are missing the Emotion Engine, a chip Sony designed as the PS2's CPU. What if the PS3's cell processor could emulate the Emotion Engine? Theoretically, all PlayStation 3s would be able to play PS2 games even if a console didn't have the proper hardware. According to a recent patent filed by Sony Computer Entertainment in the US, Sony has the code and technology ready to do this.

This has got to be their next up for firmware 3.0 :)

If correct, the PS3 will indeed have the greatest game library EVER.

It's so damn obvious that they're bringing PS2 emulation. Make the official announcement already Sony! Or is it going to happen alongside the PS3 Slim? Hmm

Yeah, I heard about this.

We'll see what happens..>THANK GOD I bought two PS3's at launch. :)

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EDIT : One of those was for my bedroom HDTV, lol.

It's so damn obvious that they're bringing PS2 emulation. Make the official announcement already Sony! Or is it going to happen alongside the PS3 Slim? Hmm

Rob-Belmont

Please Sony let this happen. I have a huge stack of PS2 games i need to get through andalthough i already have a PS2, it would just be a convienience thing.

Already have my good old 80GB backwards compatible PS3, was just playing God of war 2 yesterday :).

Good news for those who don't have a BC system.

Oh and I wouldnt suggest buying a used PS3. Not in this milleniium. Lord knows the mileage on that delicate laser lense...1xcalibur1

[QUOTE="Rob-Belmont"]

It's so damn obvious that they're bringing PS2 emulation. Make the official announcement already Sony! Or is it going to happen alongside the PS3 Slim? Hmm

siLVURcross

that might be a while it sold like 40,000 less than the ps3 in latest npd didn't it? worldwide it's probably only a few thousand behind too each month. i predict the same as you, this will come when the ps2 stops selling

It's so damn obvious that they're bringing PS2 emulation. Make the official announcement already Sony! Or is it going to happen alongside the PS3 Slim? Hmm

Rob-Belmont

Already have my good old 80GB backwards compatible PS3, was just playing God of war 2 yesterday :).

Good news for those who don't have a BC system.

urdead18

[QUOTE="urdead18"]

Already have my good old 80GB backwards compatible PS3, was just playing God of war 2 yesterday :).

Good news for those who don't have a BC system.

Nonstop-Madness

Bought Persona 4 right after hearing this a while back.

Can't wait to play it on the PS3, already put in 50 hours into the game.

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/06/29/sony-patents-emotion-engine-emulation-technology-for-cell-processors/

PlayStation 3s without PS2 backwards compatibility are missing the Emotion Engine, a chip Sony designed as the PS2's CPU. What if the PS3's cell processor could emulate the Emotion Engine? Theoretically, all PlayStation 3s would be able to play PS2 games even if a console didn't have the proper hardware. According to a recent patent filed by Sony Computer Entertainment in the US, Sony has the code and technology ready to do this.

This has got to be their next up for firmware 3.0 :)

If correct, the PS3 will indeed have the greatest game library EVER.

1xcalibur1

old but still nice.Nonstop-Madness

I don't know why people make such a big deal out of PS2 emulation on PS3.lusitanogamer

[QUOTE="1xcalibur1"]

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/06/29/sony-patents-emotion-engine-emulation-technology-for-cell-processors/

PlayStation 3s without PS2 backwards compatibility are missing the Emotion Engine, a chip Sony designed as the PS2's CPU. What if the PS3's cell processor could emulate the Emotion Engine? Theoretically, all PlayStation 3s would be able to play PS2 games even if a console didn't have the proper hardware. According to a recent patent filed by Sony Computer Entertainment in the US, Sony has the code and technology ready to do this.

This has got to be their next up for firmware 3.0 :)

If correct, the PS3 will indeed have the greatest game library EVER.

OniStrat

I don't know why people make such a big deal out of PS2 emulation on PS3.lusitanogamer

[QUOTE="lusitanogamer"]I don't know why people make such a big deal out of PS2 emulation on PS3.blue_hazy_basic

[QUOTE="1xcalibur1"]

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/06/29/sony-patents-emotion-engine-emulation-technology-for-cell-processors/

PlayStation 3s without PS2 backwards compatibility are missing the Emotion Engine, a chip Sony designed as the PS2's CPU. What if the PS3's cell processor could emulate the Emotion Engine? Theoretically, all PlayStation 3s would be able to play PS2 games even if a console didn't have the proper hardware. According to a recent patent filed by Sony Computer Entertainment in the US, Sony has the code and technology ready to do this.

This has got to be their next up for firmware 3.0 :)

If correct, the PS3 will indeed have the greatest game library EVER.

OniStrat

Yeah, I heard about this.

We'll see what happens..>THANK GOD I bought two PS3's at launch. :)

SolidTy

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You're crazy man.

[QUOTE="SolidTy"]

Yeah, I heard about this.

We'll see what happens..>THANK GOD I bought two PS3's at launch. :)

Filthybastrd

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You're crazy man.

I needed a BLu-Ray Player for my HDTV in my Bedroom, and of course a Blu-Ray player for my Livingroom HDTV.

[QUOTE="Filthybastrd"]

[QUOTE="SolidTy"]

Yeah, I heard about this.

We'll see what happens..>THANK GOD I bought two PS3's at launch. :)

SolidTy

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You're crazy man.

I needed a BLu-Ray Player for my HDTV in my Bedroom, and of course a Blu-Ray player for my Livingroom HDTV.

[QUOTE="lusitanogamer"]I don't know why people make such a big deal out of PS2 emulation on PS3.blue_hazy_basic

[QUOTE="Filthybastrd"]

[QUOTE="SolidTy"]

Yeah, I heard about this.

We'll see what happens..>THANK GOD I bought two PS3's at launch. :)

SolidTy

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You're crazy man.

I needed a BLu-Ray Player for my HDTV in my Bedroom, and of course a Blu-Ray player for my Livingroom HDTV.

(aside from the fact you probably play more games than half the board combined! lol)

[QUOTE="Filthybastrd"]

[QUOTE="SolidTy"]

Yeah, I heard about this.

We'll see what happens..>THANK GOD I bought two PS3's at launch. :)

SolidTy

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You're crazy man.

I needed a BLu-Ray Player for my HDTV in my Bedroom, and of course a Blu-Ray player for my Livingroom HDTV.

Ahh, I can relate to that. Sadly my economy forces me to tug my ps3 around. I do thank several deities for wifi though.

[QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"][QUOTE="lusitanogamer"]I don't know why people make such a big deal out of PS2 emulation on PS3.lusitanogamer

Dear god I hope this is true and quick. I really wanna play the persona series plus I never finished grandia 2. If sony does this they will be back on my good side.

[QUOTE="SolidTy"]

[QUOTE="Filthybastrd"]

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You're crazy man.

blue_hazy_basic

I needed a BLu-Ray Player for my HDTV in my Bedroom, and of course a Blu-Ray player for my Livingroom HDTV.

(aside from the fact you probably play more games than half the board combined! lol)

Oh crap...I never thought of that. Lol.:lol:

Great point. Sorry everyone!:?

8)

[QUOTE="SolidTy"]

[QUOTE="Filthybastrd"]

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You're crazy man.

Filthybastrd

I needed a BLu-Ray Player for my HDTV in my Bedroom, and of course a Blu-Ray player for my Livingroom HDTV.

Ahh, I can relate to that. Sadly my economy forces me to tug my ps3 around. I do thank several deities for wifi though.

Yeah, it's not like I was collecting them or anything:P, that would BE CRAZY!:lol:

*Shuffles 9 PS3's into closet.*:shock:

I just want an XMB makeover... forget backwards compatability... I dut even play those old ps2 games...

Yeah, I heard about this.

We'll see what happens..>THANK GOD I bought two PS3's at launch. :)

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EDIT : One of those was for my bedroom HDTV, lol.

SolidTy

My goodness. I mean its awesome you have BC but you spent $1200 + Tax on consoles. Thats insane man but if you got the $$$ why the hell not.

Hopefully it will also have some sort of upscaling, added AA, or other resolution options.