PS2 (non)functionality on 40GB?

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Originally Posted by Matt X

I searched for discussion on this and found nothing right to the point, so mods, merge if I missed something......

Most mentions of the 40GB PS3 state that it has NO PS2 backwards capability. If someone who knows better than I could explain why software emulation wouldn't work on the 40GB as it already does on the 80GB, I'd appreciate it.

They simply changed the hardware architecture. They basically have stated that they would have to develop an emulator for each game to play. This would obviously be time consuming and they have chosen not to support this. They have, however, reserved the right to restart production on the 60GB chipset if the "market demands it."

I would be willing to bet that they figure most users who care about backwards compatibility have already purchased their PS3 and the people they are trying to market to now could care less about playing PS2 games.