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Playstation 3?

i am planning to buy a ps3, but i want to know which ps3 (20GB, 40GB, 60GB, 80GB) is capable of playing playstation 2 games also. so which one(s) have backwards capability?

also does anybody know about any price cuts in the near future?

Update:

i'm liking the answers so far thank you, please dont come with the Xbox bullsh!t, im getting a ps3 for metal gear solid and god of war

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    the 20 GB, 60 GB, and the 80GB ps3's can play ps2 games and has backward compatibility. The 40 GB ps3's have backwards compatibility but for playstation games not ps2 games. Out of all the systems with both ps2/ps1 backward compatibility, the 80 GB ps3 is the only ps3 in one in production (meaning it on sale). And i dont know about price drops but eventually they will drop later on in the year

    Well, I hope this helps =)

  • 1 decade ago

    20gb and 60gb are the best for backward compatibility they both use the Emotion engine.These are hard to find but E-bay has some new and used units for sale.They are not manufactured by SONY anymore.

    No wifi for the 20gb

    40gb cannot play PS2 games

    80gb uses software emulation to play PS2 games,only about 70%-75% are compatible.

    No announced price cuts from SONY, but if I had to guess maybe around the holidays just don't expect anything major.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    The 80gb now has an emotion engine in it. So just get that. And SONY is losing an average of $200 USD on each console. They make their money with other things like games and HDTVs. So for there to be a price drop any time soon is out of the question.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    well sony has actually lost money with the ps3 because they already had price cuts so i dont think they will lower the price anytime soon...also as to which one you should get get the 80 gig...trust me u will need the space and i belive that it is the only one with backwards capability i know the 20 gig could to but they dont sell those anymore and i am not to sure about the 60..anyway go with the 80gig.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    20gb plays all ps2 games so does 60gb, 80gb plays most ps2 games the 40gb doesnt

  • 1 decade ago

    60gb is almost impossible to afford now since they r discontinued. luckily i have one : )

    60gb can read ALL ps1 and ps2 games.

    80gb can read 3/4 of the ps1 and ps2 library.

  • 1 decade ago

    if you just complete a few quick tasks on this site they'll send you a playstation 3, completely free of charge!!

  • 1 decade ago

    xbox360 is better. end of story

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