Quick Question

[Cordre69]

This is a really n00b question I'm sure, but I can't seem to find a conclusive answer. So the difference between the 20/60gb systems and the 80gb is hardware vs software PS2 support. I get that much. But does the software support mean you can still use the upscaling/smoothing options?
Just a quick yes/no answer is fine. Don't know why it is hard to find this information

[Zipzap713]

You probably still can use the upscaling/smoothing. The software only limits how well the games are played.

[dk3dknight]

Originally Posted by Cordre69

This is a really n00b question I'm sure, but I can't seem to find a conclusive answer. So the difference between the 20/60gb systems and the 80gb is hardware vs software PS2 support. I get that much. But does the software support mean you can still use the upscaling/smoothing options?
Just a quick yes/no answer is fine. Don't know why it is hard to find this information

Okay lets try this...

20/60 full hardware
80 1/2 hardware + software emulation
40 0 hardware + 0 software emulation

[blu-dave]

Can still upscale dvds aswell btw!

You can also use smoothing on the classic ps1 titles that you download.

[Thegide]

Doesn't the 40GB support PS1 games still? I thought its "zero backwards compatibility" was restricted to PS2 titles?

[Shin-Ra]

For the bazillionth times YES, every PS3 has PSone BC!

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by Thegide

Doesn't the 40GB support PS1 games still? I thought its "zero backwards compatibility" was restricted to PS2 titles?

from the playstation site:

40GB PLAYSTATION 3 System
This model of the PLAYSTATION 3 system is designed to play PLAYSTATION®3 format software and has limited backward compatibility. This system is not compatible with, and will not play, PlayStation 2 format software. Some PlayStation format software may play on this system.


take note of the last sentence

[Shin-Ra]

Some PlayStation format software has has trouble running on PS2 and PS3 emulation of the format. Emulation is never perfect for every title.

[Cordre69]

I'm not talking about just playing the games. I'm talking SPECIFICALLY about the ability to upscale/smooth the PS2 games that CAN play.

[Ascended_Saiyan]

yes.

[Cordre69]

Originally Posted by Ascended_Saiyan

yes.

Thanks! That is ALL I wanted to know. I am deciding between sending my 20gb in to be fixed or getting an 80gb once MGS4 comes out. I don't play that many PS2 games anymore but there are a couple I don't want to lose. I think they are all on the compatable list.