PS3 Backwards Compatibility - Blu-ray Forum

LGShepherd · 12-27-2007, 11:40 PM

Hi guys,

I know the 40gb PS3 is unable to play PS2 games at the moment, but do you think a firmware update in the future will change this?

thanks in advance

mystiksuicide · 12-27-2007, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LGShepherd

Hi guys,

I know the 40gb PS3 is unable to play PS2 games at the moment, but do you think a firmware update in the future will change this?

thanks in advance

I am not a techno geek but I been told the PS3 40g lacks something in it's hard drive that makes it impossible

sj001 · 12-27-2007, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LGShepherd

Hi guys,

I know the 40gb PS3 is unable to play PS2 games at the moment, but do you think a firmware update in the future will change this?

thanks in advance

From my readings around the net, I have heard this is a possibility down the road. It would be a software emulation, but of course this is not written in stone at the moment, so don't hold your breath.

xtop · 12-27-2007, 11:51 PM

i think the only way this happens is if it gets hacked and somebody creates an emulator

reiella · 12-28-2007, 12:01 AM

If they can emulate the graphics core entirely, sure. It's possible, but to be honest, I wouldn't expect that sort of change until the product refreshes [ie, the ps3 slim/whatever].

LGShepherd · 12-28-2007, 12:15 AM

thanks for all of your replies!

i heard that some hardware was missing, but i wondered if emulation could be possible!

looks like i will have to keep a PS2 in my set up for now!

thanks again!

xtop · 12-28-2007, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by LGShepherd

thanks for all of your replies!

i heard that some hardware was missing, but i wondered if emulation could be possible!

looks like i will have to keep a PS2 in my set up for now!

thanks again!

yes the hardware is completely missing. and emulation could be possible, tho, unlikely to come from sony

Clark Kent · 12-28-2007, 02:45 AM

Software emulation down the line is possible but I wouldn't expect it anytime soon. Sony wants people to start buying PS3 games instead of replaying their old PS2 titles. As long as the more expensive 80 GB model is around with backward compatibility I wouldn't expect to see the 40 GB model get any PS2 emulation.

TruBlu2 · 12-28-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LGShepherd

Hi guys,

I know the 40gb PS3 is unable to play PS2 games at the moment, but do you think a firmware update in the future will change this?

thanks in advance

NO, just keep your PS2. Sony has admitted they phased out PS1 to early. PS2 is still alive and kicking with millions sold since the PS3 was introduced. PS3 compatibility with PS2 games is not necessary.

Keep or pick up a PS2 cheap.

PS2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12-27-2007, 11:40 PM	#1
LGShepherd Member Member since:Aug 2007	PS3 Backwards Compatibility Hi guys, I know the 40gb PS3 is unable to play PS2 games at the moment, but do you think a firmware update in the future will change this? thanks in advance

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12-27-2007, 11:51 PM	#4
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	i think the only way this happens is if it gets hacked and somebody creates an emulator

12-28-2007, 12:01 AM	#5
reiella Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:237 DVD collection:1	If they can emulate the graphics core entirely, sure. It's possible, but to be honest, I wouldn't expect that sort of change until the product refreshes [ie, the ps3 slim/whatever].

12-28-2007, 12:15 AM	#6
LGShepherd Member Member since:Aug 2007	thanks for all of your replies! i heard that some hardware was missing, but i wondered if emulation could be possible! looks like i will have to keep a PS2 in my set up for now! thanks again!

12-28-2007, 02:45 AM	#8
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Software emulation down the line is possible but I wouldn't expect it anytime soon. Sony wants people to start buying PS3 games instead of replaying their old PS2 titles. As long as the more expensive 80 GB model is around with backward compatibility I wouldn't expect to see the 40 GB model get any PS2 emulation.

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