Backwards Compatibility comingto PS3? - Blu-ray Forum

Blu-ray San · 02-19-2010, 01:37 PM

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 · 02-19-2010, 01:41 PM

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 · 02-19-2010, 01:43 PM

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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 · 02-19-2010, 01:51 PM

All PS1 games can be played on ALL PS3s.

Wingman1977 · 02-19-2010, 01:55 PM

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

Maximus · 02-19-2010, 02:18 PM

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

jono_0101 · 02-19-2010, 02:20 PM

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 · 02-19-2010, 02:41 PM

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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

MrTires · 02-19-2010, 03:59 PM

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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.

02-19-2010, 01:37 PM	#1
Blu-ray San Senior Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:New York Trading Score:12	Backwards Compatibility comingto PS3? 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??

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02-19-2010, 01:41 PM	#2
Harpua Active Member Member since:Nov 2009	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).

02-19-2010, 01:51 PM	#4
groovyone Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:PSNetwork: groovyone	All PS1 games can be played on ALL PS3s.

02-19-2010, 01:55 PM	#5
Wingman1977 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:The empire state Trading Score:23	The only way you'll see ps2 games being played on non bc ps3's is purchasing them on the psn.

02-19-2010, 02:18 PM	#6
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	There have been a few things from SCE PR that can be interpreted as such, but I doubt it.

02-19-2010, 02:20 PM	#7
jono_0101 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2008 Location:St. Louis Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:7	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...

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