Backwards Compatibility comingto PS3?

[Blu-ray San]

I'm sure this topic has been discussed before but does anyone know if the new line of PS3 Slims will get a firmware update of some kind to allow PS2/PS1games to be played like the previous PS3 models included??

[Harpua]

PS1 games can be downloaded and played. There have been rumors that Sony is working on a software update to allow downloadable copies of PS2 games to work. I don't think you'll see any updates that allow you to pop a PS2 disc in and play on the Slim though.

If it's a concern and you're looking for BC, I'd suggest browing Craigslist for a broken 60GB. People in my area are selling them all the time - usually for $100 (it will then cost you another $150-80 for Sony to fix if you can't do it yourself).

[progers13]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray San

I'm sure this topic has been discussed before but does anyone know if the new line of PS3 Slims will get a firmware update of some kind to allow PS2/PS1games to be played like the previous PS3 models included??

It's my understanding that all PS1 will already play on the PS3. As for PS2 games, that's a bit more complicated. It would involve software emulation, but I haven't heard anything definitive that Sony is going to make that available to us. One can always hope, though...

[groovyone]

All PS1 games can be played on ALL PS3s.

[Wingman1977]

The only way you'll see ps2 games being played on non bc ps3's is purchasing them on the psn.

[Maximus]

There have been a few things from SCE PR that can be interpreted as such, but I doubt it.

[jono_0101]

everytime i see a thread like this, i get a tear in the eye for my dearly departed motorstorm bundle 80GB backward compatible old friend...

[Blu-ray San]

Originally Posted by jono_0101

everytime i see a thread like this, i get a tear in the eye for my dearly departed motorstorm bundle 80GB backward compatible old friend...

I agree....I jsut have too many PS2 games in great that I've kept in great condition over the years that I just cannot get rid of.

Thing is...I don't want the older bulkier PS3's that play PS2 games.....big dilemma for me

[jono_0101]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray San

I agree....I jsut have too many PS2 games in great that I've kept in great condition over the years that I just cannot get rid of.

Thing is...I don't want the older bulkier PS3's that play PS2 games.....big dilemma for me

i have the hitman collection that i have never been able to play because my ps3 crapped out on me a day or two after i bought it, the only other ps2 games i would still want to play would be the old GTA games and the god of war games, but i have the GOW collection now, so my pain has been eased slightly

[MrTires]

Originally Posted by jono_0101

everytime i see a thread like this, i get a tear in the eye for my dearly departed motorstorm bundle 80GB backward compatible old friend...

Feel your pain, I lost mine 3 weeks ago. Really the only games I have that I played were GOW, and Shadow of the Colossus.

[jono_0101]

Originally Posted by MrTires

Feel your pain, I lost mine 3 weeks ago. Really the only games I have that I played were GOW, and Shadow of the Colossus.

yeah, im really glad that they updated the GOW games, but i would like to see the same thing with hitman, or maybe a PS3 sequel too!

those games look so cool, and ive never been able to play them, they just sit on my shelf, mocking me!

[Darkhawk9587]

Although this would be nice for non original PS3's owners, I am glad that I still have my original 60 GB to play games. But, to be honest, I've only played a handful of PS2 games on it.