The PS3 can play PS2 games?

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While all current PlayStation 3 (PS3) can play original PlayStation (PSone discs and downloadable classics) not all PS2 support.

To make a long story short, the 60GB and 20GB PS3 Launch with PS2 games are compatible because they PS2 chips in them. Other models, including the PS3 80GB Metal Gear Solid used to be compatible (with emulation software) but now they are not.

Therefore, here are some steps to help you identify a compatible PS2 or PS3 60GB 20GB with.

There are many reasons why Sony could have canceled backwards compatibility, but none are verified.

Easy

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Here's how:

1. See if the PS3 is a model of the PlayStation 3 Slim. You do I know if a PS3 is a sleek model, if you have a lower profile, a matte black finish (matt), and the logo "PS3" on the top instead of the word "PlayStation 3", in who wrote "Spiderman" to do.

   If there is a PS3 Slim is not compatible with PS2, but still enjoy the PS3 and PSone games on it.

2. See if the PS3 is a 20GB PlayStation 3. These are just at the start available. You do not have a Wi-Fi network or flash card reader, but have four USB ports are supported. The model number is usually "CECHBxx."

   If the PS3 has four USB ports, and the drive where the CD is inserted, is black, and no money, and it a place not at the front for SD cards and other flash memory, a PS3 20GB and Support PS2 equipment, congratulations. They are also larger than the PS3 Slim has a glossy finish, and the word "PlayStation 3" written above.

1. See if the PS3 is a 60GB PlayStation 3. It was not only to start disposal. They feature free Wi-Fi, a flash card reader and four USB ports (that's the quickest way to find a 20 or 60 GB PS3 is).

   If you have 4 USB ports, it is bright, has the word "PlayStation 3" on the top and the side where the disc is inserted money, then you have a compatible PS2 PlayStation 3 have 60 GB.

2. If you were an 80GB PlayStation 3 or PS3 Metal Gear Solid, and not updated because it came out of the box, it can still be compatible with software emulation. While this is unlikely to work again. If you have or can use the online service for PS3 (PlayStation Store or online games) and have updated and use PS3 to lose compatibility for PS2 software emulation.

Tips:

1. In short, a 20BG PS3, PS3 60GB, or (more likely) an original 80GB PS3 has not been updated to PlayStation 2 (PS2) games on the PS3 is needed, either.
2. You can find a 20 GB or 60 GB PS3 used there, but now most use and costs more than a new PS3 Slim.

What you need:

• PlayStation 3 (PS3) video game console