Backwards compatible ps3

Tefal · 19 May 2008 at 12:45

Which of the models sold in The UK is BC?

thinking of getting one after exams but I still have a load of old games I'd like to be able to play.

Shamikebab · 19 May 2008 at 12:46

none, the 40Gb is PS1 backwards compatible, the now discontinued 60Gb model was backwards compatible with both.

Robert1986 · 19 May 2008 at 12:52

You could probably buy one from an auction site. I bought my 60gb PS3 last Jan(import).

SooTyLaD · 19 May 2008 at 13:18

Shamikebab said:
none, the 40Gb is PS1 backwards compatible, the now discontinued 60Gb model was backwards compatible with both.

i know you can download some classics but can it actually run the old disks aswell??

Shamikebab · 19 May 2008 at 13:19

Afaik yes, I haven't actually tried it myself though.

wedgie · 19 May 2008 at 13:21

It can.

Klytus · 19 May 2008 at 13:28

what is the likelyhood that there will be a firmware update or similar that will enable bc for ps2 games on the 40gb?

Kyle009 · 19 May 2008 at 13:35

delbuenno said:
what is the likelyhood that there will be a firmware update or similar that will enable bc for ps2 games on the 40gb?

Unless its done via emulation, its highly unlikely as they removed the Emotion Engine chip from the hardware.

Stanners · 19 May 2008 at 13:59

If your after the back catalogue of ps2 games i will sell you an add on for your tv that will allow you to play them for 40 quid.

jas72 · 19 May 2008 at 14:02

You can just by a PS2 for around 60 quid 2nd hand usually.

I've seen 3 go for 80euros recently on my works site (which is usually overpriced as well)

lunarwolf · 19 May 2008 at 14:39

i am sure the 40G will be compatible in the near future with a software emulator patch. I would bet an announcement at E3 or Leipzig for a fall release

wannabedamned · 19 May 2008 at 14:45

lunarwolf said:
i am sure the 40G will be compatible in the near future with a software emulator patch. I would bet an announcement at E3 or Leipzig for a fall release

I doubt it. Nothing is impossible, But i think this is something highly unlikely.

lunarwolf · 19 May 2008 at 14:46

wannabedamned said:
Nothing is impossible

you said it

Shamikebab · 19 May 2008 at 14:56

I very much doubt it, the longer it is after release the less and less likely it is that customers will want backwards compatibility, especially as Sony would want them to be playing (and buying) PS3 games.

lunarwolf · 19 May 2008 at 15:07

Shamikebab said:
I very much doubt it, the longer it is after release the less and less likely it is that customers will want backwards compatibility, especially as Sony would want them to be playing (and buying) PS3 games.

as well as buy retro PS2 games via PSN store

Streeteh · 19 May 2008 at 15:39

I'm just annoyed that Odin Sphere has finally come out in the UK but i no longer have any means to play it... i really do hope they introduce emulated backwards compatability, it's definately possible with the hardware.

Robert1986 · 19 May 2008 at 17:18

Sad thing is, I've played more PS1/PS2 games than PS3 games on m 60gb PS3. As for PS2 games being on the PSN store, unlikely, maybe for the PS4.