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The 20 GB PS3 could play PS2 games and so could the 60 GB model that was released with it and those machines are called the first generation PS3 Models. The second Generation PS3 model were the 60 GB Model and the 80 GB model and while they could play the PS2 games it was based on Partially software-based PS2 emulation while the earlier models were Hardware-based PS2 emulation. These 1st and 2nd generation PS3 models all included 4 USB ports and also had Flash memory card readers. The 3rd generation of PS3 models had the 40 GB, the 80 GB, and the 160 GB Harddrives but only 2 USB ports and do not play PS2 games with backward compatibility. The fourth Generation of PS3s are the 120 GB and 250 GB PS3 slim model which do not play PS2 games with Backward Compatibility. All PS3 models play PlayStation 1 Games and do so through software emulation.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe fourth Generation of PS3s are the 120 GB and 250 GB PS3 slim model which do not play PS2 games with Backward Compatibility. All PS3 models play PlayStation 1 Games and do so through software emulation.
The 20 GB PS3 could play PS2 games and so could the 60 GB model that was released with it and those machines are called the first generation PS3 Models. The second Generation PS3 model were the 60 GB Model and the 80 GB model and while they could play the PS2 games it was based on Partially software-based PS2 emulation while the earlier models were Hardware-based PS2 emulation. These 1st and 2nd generation PS3 models all included 4 USB ports and also had Flash memory card readers.
The 3rd generation of PS3 models had the 40 GB, the 80 GB, and the 160 GB Harddrives but only 2 USB ports and do not play PS2 games with backward compatibility.
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∙ 11y agoRecently Sony PlayStation anounced a new update, which will allow the PS3 console to play PS2 software and CD's on the console. With this I take it they will be selling the PS2 games at the PSN as well they might want with this to compete against the new Nintendo console selling.
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∙ 12y agoYes the PS3 model is one of the best for PS2 game compatability
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∙ 14y agoSome models of the 80GB PS3 do, but others cannot. You would have to check the specifications for your own unit.
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∙ 13y agono only under 60gb eg. 4ogb
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Can you play PSP games on a ps2?
No a PS2 can not play PSP games
Can epsxe play PS2 games?
No. epsxe can only play PS1 games. To play ps2 games, the best emulator is PCSX2
Can you play games from ps2 on ps3?
Yes and no. Only on the ps3 60 gb, and maybe a 80 gb. All 60 gigs are backwards compatible. Only one 80 gig.
How the can you play a GameCube game on ps2?
You can not play a game cube on your PS2
Can PS3 games play on my ps2?
No the PS2 can not play a PS3 game they are only the same size they are as different as a CD and DVD and that is just the disc. The PS2 can not run the PS3 games programs and lacks the hardware to do what the programs are telling it to do
Is it possible to play PC games on ps2?
No it is not possible the PS2 is not PC and does not play computer games
Can a 120 gig PS3 play ps2?
No only the PS3 with4 USB ports can play PS2 games. see related link
Does the 60 gig PS3 play PS2 games?
Yes it does see related link
Playing PS2 backups on PS3?
It is possible to play PS2 games on a PS3 game system. You cannot play PS3 games on a PS2.
Is it possible to get ps2 games to play on psp?
No they do not play on a PSP
PlayStation 3 80 gig won't play PlayStation 2 games how do you fix it?
80GB PS3s can not play PS2 games. NO MATTER WHAT. Do not listen to anyone that says they can play them.
What gig ps3 can play ps2 games?
Older PS3 Models with 4 USB ports will play PS2 games as seen on related PlayStation network link. All PS3 models with only 2 USB ports can not play PS2 games and there are no updates, downloads or additional hardware or cables that will allow them to play PS2 games. All models of PS3 can play PS1 games with software emulation.
Is it possible to play a PS2 Games on a PS1?
Yea! no of course not, one is a DVD and the other a CD. The PS2 requires a PS2 to play the game a playstation2 can play playstation games .and a playstation can play playstation 2 games also
Is it possible to update my PS2 to play PS3 games?
no PS3 games are on Blu-Ray Discs that the PS2 does not read
How can you make ps3 games be on ps2?
You can not make a PS3 that does not play PS2 games into one that does play PS2 games.
How do you make a 120 gig PS3 read ps2 games?
You can not reasonably do this.
What ps3 gig can you play ps2 games on?
Older PS3 Models with 4 USB ports will play PS2 games as seen on related PlayStation network link. All PS3 models with only 2 USB ports can play PS2 games via an update on playstation network, except for the CECHH00 model. All models of PS3 can play PS1 games with software emulation.
