Is the original backwards compatible ps3 worth purchasing over a slim. Gamestop employees have been hinting to us that according to a sales sheet, gamestop will have the ps3 slim and that backwards compatibility will indeed be coming through a download. Sony, make the ps4 backwards compatible with a patch update. Somewhere between the time sony removed backwards compatibility from the previous ps3, and we knew thered be a new ps3, people got to hoping that the feature would be brought back in. In addition, later models of the playstation 2 console could not play all of the games that were released for prior versions of the playstation 2.
The 80gb playstation 3s use software for ps2 emulation. Seems like sony knew exactly what they were doing by removing the backwards compatibility feature in the later ps3 models. With the holiday season coming to an end, many new owners might be wondering whether their new fall. Somewhere between the time sony removed backwards compatibility from the previous ps3, and we knew thered be a new ps3, people got to. You can tell if a ps3 is a slim model if it has a lower profile, a matte black finish not shiny, and the ps3 logo on the top instead of the word playstation 3.
Ps3 slim ditches backward compatibility, linux support wired. Feb 02, 2019 a patent has surfaced from sony describing a form of backwards compatibility that is beyond just the ps4. It is merely fans that expect sony to perform the same tasks with. Nov 01, 2009 first of all, to all the people saying you cant put backwards compaibility on a ps3 through a patch are wrong. At no point in the ps2s life did they remove backwards compatibility. While backwards compatibility has been available in some shape or form as far back as the atari 7600, it wasnt a feature gamers expected to find on their consoles. Ps3 slim ditches backward compatibility, linux support. Ps3 firmware update fixes ps2 backwards compatibility while the playstation store also seems improved, the new 1. One of the most annoying things about the playstation 3 is its lack of backward compatibility on some models. Make offer sony playstation 3 ps3 for parts or repair cecha01 console backwards compatible a quick guide to backwards compatible playstation 3 consoles the sony playstation 3 originally came out in 2006 and 2007 with backwards compatibility.
Learn which playstation3 models are backwards compatible with ps one. With the holiday season coming to an end, many new owners might be wondering whether their new fall 2010 models can play psone and ps2 games. Nov 28, 2012 im toying with getting a ps3 for the kids for xmas. We saw this trend continue with the wii and, to an. If it is true, then it would truly be a delight for the fans. However, not all playstation games work on the playstation 2. I have heard that sony is going to release a backwards compatibility patch for the ps3 slimnon backwards compatible modles. Current generation slim ps3s have software backwards compatibility. Or if they do develop a general backwards compatibility patch, sony could keep it for themselves and make only it work with downloaded games. I dont see what the fascination is either with bc on the ps3. This patent could bring ps3, ps2 and ps1 backwards compatibility. I still have a 60gb ps3 with backwards compatibility and i dont think ive used it since a couple of months after i go it. List of playstation games incompatible with playstation 2. One friend told me that the backwards compatibility could be downloaded and once you did that, then you could play them.
All other later models, such as the ps3 slim are not ps2 backwards compatible, though users can still enjoy ps3 and. When the ps3 launched there was a huge backlash against the expensive price point, and hence the slim models came without backwards compatibility in an effort to cut costs. So i suggest you find yourself a used ps2 or swap your slim for an early model ps3 20072008 with builtin backwards compatibility like the old 20 and 60gb models with 4 usb ports. Ps3 console backwards compatible for sale in stock ebay.
For now, we can only speculate on this as we only have the word of a few anonymous tipsters to go on. After dropping the price and announcing a firmware update for the big ol ps3 mk i, and showing the skinny new ps3 slim, a few more details have emerged. For example, they could patch games on a one by one basis. It works exactly like when you play it on real ps2 hardware. How to play ps2 games on your playstation 3 without any. The models above were first generation, and as noted did play both ps1 and ps2 games. Backwards compatibility patch playstation 3 giant bomb. Ps2 classics emulator compatibility list on ps3 ps2 classics emulator compatibility list on ps4 wiki playable playable. Aug 27, 2009 i noticed specifically that the slim allows for ps2 saves which is odd since the ps3 slim is not suppose to have bc so. Pup file to the directory update that you just created on the usb stick.
Like bt3, the widescreen patch fixes the issue, however player 2s character portrait. The 60gb launch ps3, however, most certainly will, due to its hardware backwards compatibility, as you know. Create a folder inside the ps3 folder called update. If your ps3 has four usb ports, and the panel where you insert the disc is black and not silver, and it doesnt have a spot on the front for sd cards, then you have a 20gb ps3, and it is backward compatible with ps2 games. Ps3 slim getting backwards compatible through download. The redesigned version of the playstation 3 commonly referred to as the ps3 slim and officially branded ps3 features an upgradeable 120 gb, 160 gb, 250 gb or 320 gb hard drive and is 33% smaller, 36% lighter and consumes 34% cech20xx or 45% cech21xx less power than the previous model, or one third of the original ps3 model. A few later models had software emulation of the playstation 2, but the compatibility was never as good. Ive heard mixed things about the ps2 slim, ive read online that while its common knowledge the fat ps2s all came with ps1 hardware built in, the slims ditched the hardware in the interest of cost and space and went with emulation instead.
Playstation 5 to be backwards compatible with ps1, ps2. There has been a large amount of debate over backwards compatibility on the ps3, which seems to flare up every time a new version of the system is released. After dropping the price and announcing a firmware update for the big ol ps3 mk i, and showing the skinny new ps3 slim, a few more details. According to the chart your ps3 is downgradable to install cfw on with a flasher, and as for recommendations on those that can play ps2 games see my post here. After those, sony disbanded the chip which enabled players to pla. Playstation 3 backwards compatibility and upgradability arqade. This is why backwards compatibility is so good, because it uses the same exact processor chip in both systems. Unfollow ps3 backwards compatible to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Mar 23, 2020 look to see if the ps3 is a playstation 3 slim model.
The playstation 2 was designed to be backward compatible with playstation games. If you have a backwards compatible model, then the backwards compatibility still works because there was no firmware update to remove it, however the newer ps3 s dont have backwards compatibility. Sony explain why the ps3 slim has no backwards compatibility. Create a folder in the root of the usb stick called ps3. This is of course not an official confirmation, as sony has yet to make a statement on backwards compatibility. I have heard that sony is going to release a backwards compatibility patch for the ps3 slim non backwards compatible modles. There are many ps1 games that are able to be purch. Ive had my ps2 slim since the ps3 debuted im a secondhand console type of guy, and the one ps1 game i never got working on it was legend of dragoon. In fact, it was psone games that were hosted on psn first, and the first generation of ps3s 20 and 80gb could play ps2 games, though not all of them. Which means its possible to just release a firmware update that includes that software. Ps2 classics emulator compatibility list ps3 developer wiki.
It says that it has complete backwards compatibility with ps1 titles and. This new patent by sony interactive entertainment was filed on january 20, 2017 and published on january 31, 2019. There is nothing worse then looking at a last gen game on a nice new 1080p tv. Although many ps3 owners have suggested that sony could make a firmware update to install backwards compatibility to all systems, sony does not seem to. The original, first generation, ps3 was compatible with all previous versions. The ps2s io chip which handles the usb, and in early models, firewire aka ilink is the same chip that the ps1 used for its main processor. Have hackers unlocked universal ps2 emulation on a hacked ps3. There is no software update that will add ps2 backwards compatibility to a ps3 that does not have ps2 backwards compatibility. Play ps one and playstation 2 games on playstation 3. Sony playstation 3 160gb system renewed playstation 3 500 gb super slim system renewed sony playstation 3 250gb console black renewed top rated see more.
These are also bigger than the ps3 slim, have a shiny finish, and the word playstation 3 written on top. Certain ps3 systems have the ability to play discbased playstation2 software. Ps2 backwards compatibility with the super slim 500gb model. Ps2 backwards compatibility with the super slim 500gb. If you read the instruction manual for the final model of ps3 the super slim 500gb model. Dec 30, 2010 there has been a large amount of debate over backwards compatibility on the ps3, which seems to flare up every time a new version of the system is released. When the ps3 launched there was a huge backlash against the expensive price point, and hence the slim models came without backwards compatibility in an effort to cut costs lower price point generate more sales. If its a ps3 slim, then it isnt ps2 backward compatible, though you can still enjoy ps3 and psone games on it. How to play ps2 games on your playstation 3 without any extra. I think this system is a good buy for the price on a ps3 backwards compatible console. Jun 11, 2018 ps4 fans are gearing up for the playstation e3 2018 event today and sony are rumoured to be working on a new ps3 backwards compatibility feature. There is also no other way of making a nonbc ps3 backwards compatible with ps2 games.
Nov 26, 2009 so i suggest you find yourself a used ps2 or swap your slim for an early model ps3 20072008 with builtin backwards compatibility like the old 20 and 60gb models with 4 usb ports. I was playing mw2 the other day and my ps3 shut off, then it got the ylod. However, backwards compatibility for the microsoft consoles was much easier and cheaper. Backwards compatible ps3 ylod, is it worth paying sony to. It was a forlorn hope, really, but some were clinging on to the idea that sony might be able to reinstate ps2 backwards compatibility in the new ps3. Only the patched version from the psn store would work. I certainly wouldnt use cfw to option up the option if i didnt. The issue with backwards compatibility is that the games dont always run well compared to the platform they were designed for.
You can either match the model on the back of the system to the chart below, or look on the systems box under features. The playstation 2 changed that by being fully compatible with the entire playstation library barring a handful of games. Page 1 of 2 backwards compatible ps3 ylod, is it worth paying sony to repair. I find it very ironic that sonys early ps3 fat model was backwards compatible, but later updated versions like the slim were not. As far as im concerned, the slim ps3 does not have any backwards compatibility. The best aspect to it is that it offere me full backwards compatibility with all ps2 games that i currently own, i cant afford the new ps3 games, heck i managed to get only 2 ps3 games. Complete backwards compatibility on the ps5 means that the nextgen console would be compatible with all the previous consoles ps1, ps2, ps3 and ps4. The compatibility of discbased playstation2 format software titles for use on the playstation 3 varies by model. Pal version seems to perform worse with slowdown being very noticeable when drifting. The game works perfect without any noticeable errors. All ps3 systems have the ability to play downloadable ps one and playstation2 classics available from the playstation store. If you have a backwards compatible model, then the backwards compatibility still works because there was no firmware update to remove it, however the newer ps3s dont have backwards compatibility.
After you have done jailbroken, you will be able to get a package file on your main screen and you can install any thirdparty software such as multiman, irisman, game mods or game manager, etc which is supported. Current generation slim ps3 s have software backwards compatibility. First of all, to all the people saying you cant put backwards compaibility on a ps3 through a patch are wrong. Jan 20, 2017 the original, first generation, ps3 was compatible with all previous versions. They wont play any ps2 games, but theyll most psx games. Ive had this ps3 for a little more than a month and works just fine. There was a boss battle somewhere on the second disc, and whenever you finished it, the inbattle cutscene would play, but after that, it just hung. A patent has surfaced from sony describing a form of backwards compatibility that is beyond just the ps4. Aug 19, 2009 it was a forlorn hope, really, but some were clinging on to the idea that sony might be able to reinstate ps2 backwards compatibility in the new ps3 slim, after removing it from the original machine. In a roundtable with journalists after the playstation 4 reveal, sonys shuhei yoshida, president of sony worldwide studios, elaborated further on the question of backwards compatibility in the. Ps3 sony playstation 3 60gb 60 gig fully backwards compatible model cecha01 console system with 4 usb ports and memory card reader ports. What was the best model of ps3 for backwards compatibility. If its a ps3 slim, then it isnt ps2 backward compatible, though you can. Ps3 160gb and 320gb backward compatibility solidly stated.
Since this ps3 has the guts of the ps2 inside it, firmware updates do not affect its compatibility. Ps4 fans are gearing up for the playstation e3 2018 event today and sony are rumoured to be working on a new ps3 backwards compatibility feature. Playstation 3 slim console 120gb old model renewed playstation 3 500 gb system. Gamestop employees have been hinting to us that the ps3 slim and that backwards compatibility will indeed be coming through a download. Ps3 firmware update fixes ps2 backwards compatibility. Basically i want to know if it is worth having the all in one package and if ps2 games on it look better than ps2 through component on a modern television. Currently they must have nearly 7080 games for their ps2. Ive asked two of my friends, both of whom own the slim model, if there was any way of playing ps1 and ps2 games on the slim ps3. Id stick with getting a slim, its quieter and looks nicer.
As far as im aware, all the slim ps3 never had any ps2. All 60gb models of the ps3 ever released are backwards compatible with ps2 games. Im toying with getting a ps3 for the kids for xmas. Is the newest super slim ps3 backwards compatible with ps2. Ive been trying to read up about the backward compatibility for older games and found out that sonys latest ps3 12gb slim does not support this whilst some older ps3 model do. When the ps3 launched there was a huge backlash against the expensive price point, and hence the slim models came without backwards compatibility in an effort to cut costs lower price. Is the original backwards compatible ps3 worth purchasing. Ps2 slim question about ps1 backwards compatibility. Sadly for sony, xbox one and now the xbox one x has created a builtin emulator so players can insert the discs of their xbox 360 for smooth play. The only ps3 model that is completely backwards compatible is the original 20gb and 60gb launch models. I noticed specifically that the slim allows for ps2 saves which is odd since the ps3 slim is not suppose to have bc so.
There are several hacks out there to do this, but most of them involve extra hardware, like the cobrausb dongle, or downgrading, which can cause all sorts of problems. Look to see if the ps3 is a playstation 3 slim model. Is the newest super slim ps3 backwards compatible with ps2 games. It says that it has complete backwards compatibility with ps1 titles and limited backwards compatibility. This is of course not an official confirmation as to whether this will be through the firmware or through an application or emulator that can be. Playstation 3 backward compatibility ps2 playable lifewire.