PS2 Classics speculation

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K1LLSW1TCH

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Recently there's been a bit of speculation about some of the Playstation 2's back catalogue being released on the PSN alongside the PS1 Classics. Obviously nothing has been officially announced and this just remains hear say, rumor and speculation.

If this did come to fruition how would Sony implement it given that the emotion chip is removed from all models but the 60GB fat PS3? How would Playstation 2 games function on every other SKU? Would a software update allow this compatibility? And if it gives that ability to run PS2 games downloaded from the PSN then what's to stop someone just using their old PS2 discs in the machine seeing as it should theoretically run PS2 games? Also, do people think it would be a good move by Sony to do something like this considering that it seems mainly Disney are the only ones interested in releasing their back catalogue onto the PSN?

Discuss. :)
 
I imagine it would be incredibly easy to port ps2 games to ps3 format for download only.

Make a killing on games that made a killing 7+ years ago (eg Metal Gear 2).
Downloading costs Sony **** all.

If Sony do allow ps2 games to be downloaded, it is nothing but a win win situation.

I bet they don't allow Ps3 to play Ps2 disks, that way you must pay to download them.
People would pay though:) Very clever way to make big £££ as minimal development costs.
 
K1LLSW1TCH said:
How would Playstation 2 games function on every other SKU? Would a software update allow this compatibility? And if it gives that ability to run PS2 games downloaded from the PSN then what's to stop someone just using their old PS2 discs in the machine seeing as it should theoretically run PS2 games?
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Probably done on a per-game download basis, like Xbox Originals, not one big patch that allows all games. Each game would need to be software emulated anyway, seeing as the hardware isn't in any recent SKU.
 
Nismo said:
Probably done on a per-game download basis, like Xbox Originals, not one big patch that allows all games. Each game would need to be software emulated anyway, seeing as the hardware isn't in any recent SKU.
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But can't the 360 also play original Xbox games from the discs? Although iirc not all original Xbox games are compatible with the 360.
 
The games themselves might need reworking to run natively on PS3 (like God of War collection).

I never had a PS2, so I would love the opportunity to buy & play games like Ico, SotC, Okami, Yakuza 1/2 etc etc. However, I completely appreciate that current PS2 owners would be totally ****ed off if this happened!!

Su
 
This year PS2 will be 10 years old. The 10-year lifecycle is complete so they can start ditching it and unveil their software solution that they have kept under wraps... :D
 
ic1male said:
This year PS2 will be 10 years old. The 10-year lifecycle is complete so they can start ditching it and unveil their software solution that they have kept under wraps... :D
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I wish! :D

As long as it involves getting proper developers games up such as Konami, Capcom, Namco, and not bloody Disney studio's. I'm sick of seeing all the rubbish that's being put up as a PS1 "Classic". I'm sorry, but there's nothing classic about Hercules the game, or Antz for that matter. The film was **** and the games are worse. If this is to happen then get the big, popular names interested as well.
 
K1LLSW1TCH said:
I wish! :D

As long as it involves getting proper developers games up such as Konami, Capcom, Namco, and not bloody Disney studio's. I'm sick of seeing all the rubbish that's being put up as a PS1 "Classic". I'm sorry, but there's nothing classic about Hercules the game, or Antz for that matter. The film was **** and the games are worse. If this is to happen then get the big, popular names interested as well.
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ff7 and 8 are about as good as it gets at the moment for ps1 classics.
 
-Tauren- said:
ff7 and 8 are about as good as it gets at the moment for ps1 classics.
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Yep. I'm not a fan of RPG's but I can appreciate that Final Fantasy 7 and 8 are are as good as the PS1 Classics have so far gotten. Those, and Metal Gear Solid. I don't think there are any others games there that are even worth purchasing, Syphon Filter and possibly Destruction Derby 2 if it's up there. I've tried Command & Conquer: Red Alert Retaliation, but it just doesn't re-capture the magic of having two little CRT screens back to back and two Playstations hooked up with a link cable while your cousin beats you match after match every single Friday and Saturday. :(
 
malachi said:
Yep, fans are screaming out for Kingdom Hearts 3. So Disney woudnt be that bad if they released their backlog.
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Wasn't it made by the Final Fantasy people? I understand it has Disney characters in it though. Also, 1 or 2 of their games are meant to be not bad, it's just all the generic film license filler crap that has made it onto the PSN though.
 
K1LLSW1TCH said:
But can't the 360 also play original Xbox games from the discs? Although iirc not all original Xbox games are compatible with the 360.
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Some, not all of them, I have still got my XB1 games collection as most run on the 360 and I would get pennies for their trade in, so may as well keep them :)

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