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The first 60 GB model had hardware based PS2 emulation and the second model had partially software based PS2 emulation. The reason might have been because they had only a few PS3 game titles in the beginning of the PS3 history and needed more games to complete with the Xbox 360.
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What upgrade do you need to play Playstation 2 games on a Playstation 3 console?
You can play them as long as your PS3 is a 20GB or 60GB model.You can not get an upgrade for a PS3 that is not backward compatible to become able to play PS2 games
Can you play PlayStation 4 games on a PlayStation 3 console?
You cannot play Playstation 4 games on a Playstation 4 console. You are also unable to play Playstation 3 games on the Playstation 4.
How do you play PlayStation 2 games on your PlayStation 3 80g?
you cant , only the ps3 60gb can do that
How do you play xbox games on a playstation 2 console?
You don't. Games are designed for a console and do not play on a different console
Can you play ps1 games on a ps3 console?
No, you cannot play original PlayStation games on a PlayStation 3.
Can you play PlayStation games on a PlayStation 2 console?
yes yes
Can the PlayStation 3 play PlayStation 2 games?
Some of them yes. If you have a 60GB launch model it will play all PS2 games. Others vary depending on region and size.
With a 60GB playstation 3 do you have to have Sony online to play games?
Yes, do need a sony online card to play.
Can you play PS1 games on a playstation portable console?
no
Will PlayStation 3 games play on a PlayStation 2 console?
No then their would be no need for a PS3.
How can you hack your PlayStation 3 so you can play PlayStation 2 games?
40GB, 80GB, or 160GB PS3s can not play PS2 games. NO MATTER WHAT. Do not listen to anyone that says they can play them. On the other hand, 20GB and 60GB PS3s can play them.
Are there any PlayStation 3's aside from the 80 GB that can play PlayStation 2 format disks?
The only PS3s that can play PS2 games are the 20GB and 60GB models.
