I'm SO confused! PS3 Backwards Compatibility Help PLEASE!?

As mentioned, backward compatible models only live for so long. 4 years is when a lot of these consoles begin to die and 5-6 will likely be the norm in the future. They were sold from November 2006 to the early part of 2008, so you can do the math.

Also be aware that PS2 playback uses more power than any other PS3 feature, meaning this is when the console will be at its hottest, and the heat is what really kills the console overtime.

The worst part about backward compatible models is most people/used shops will still charge you the price of a brand new PS3 Slim console, just because of backward compatibility.

Repairs will not permanently fix problems caused by heat, so planning to fix it once it breaks isn't that great of a plan, either. You're still stuck looking for another console in a matter of months.

Also, as mentioned, the PS3 was never able to play 100% of the PS2 game library. Granted, a lot of the games that won't work are probably games you've never heard of, but still, its a negative. In addition to that, even though some games played, they didn't play bug-free. After 10 years, the PS2 still remains the best option to play 100% of the PS2 game library without problems. The last version of the backward compatible PS3 actually played LESS PS2 games, being only compatible with 80% of the PS2 library, versus the 98-99% the 20 GB & 60 GB were capable of.

You (or your parents) waited far too long if you wanted to play PS2 games on a PS3. It becomes an unwiser purchase as they continue to age and time passes. Yes, they were expensive as hell, but Sony didn't give us much of a choice with this, and it is what it is. Buying a PS3 Slim (preferably brand new) and a PS2 separately really is the wisest buying decision for consumers at this point, and as you can see, you are going to get more for your money doing that in the long run.

The only systems that can play PS2 games are the original 80 GB and the newer 60 GB fat systems. There are no slim models that can play PS2 games. All PS3 systems can play original PS games disc or downloaded.

There is no such thing as a full backwards compatible PS3 as not all PS2 games can be played on supported PS3 systems. If a game is compatible, then the game may not look or play as acurately. There may even be more bugs introduced to game as well.

What the PS3 does is that it emulates the hardware from the PS2, and it's very difficult to do, as seen with PC versions of emulation software. The hardware from the PS2 is too complex and custom that even Sony has a hard time emulating it.

However, the PS Store has been releasing PS2 classic (similar to the PS One classics) that are completely compatible with any PS3 system. The list is small right now, but the list will continue to grow.

It is true that the 60 GB systems do have the highest failure rate of the PS3 systems.

The PS2 systems are very cheap and you can get one for $30 to $40 (refurbished) at a GameStop.

I had a 60Gb PS3 that my wife snagged for me back in 2006 at launch. It is not 100% reverse compatible, but it is something like 98%. I guess there are a few games that didn't work. The new ones are definitely NOT reverse compatible with any PS2 games, but I think they work with quite a few PS1 games.

My PS3 60Gb died in just under 5 years. I got the "yellow light of death". I was p#ssed because I didn't have any saved games backed up, and I had 40+ hours on FFXIII at the time. I didn't want to get a new PS3 because I have never had a system die on me, and I've been gaming since the Atari 2600 in 1983. And since it was retarded expensive, I was really mad. But we ended up getting a 120 "slim." We also picked up a PS2 for that whole mess of games we still have.

IMHO, I loved being able to play all my games on the 60Gb, but I would have never paid 600 bucks for system that was going to die in 5 years. I would get one of the version 2 slim systems and a PS2. It's a cheaper combo anyway.

ok so i gets this straightend out for you, for the reason that im a gaming nerd. (properly no longer nerd, yet i understand the information) a million. The psthree does play PS2 video games, yet no longer the 40gb 2. The 40gb would not play ps2 video games, has no memory card readers, and has in user-friendly terms 2 usb slots simply by fact its the stripped down version. 3. The 20, 60, and 80gb PS3 fashions all play PS2 video games. The 80gb isn't discontinued. it is going to come returned June twelfth with a clean %.. The MSG4 %.. it is going to come shipped with a 80gb PS3, metallic kit stable 4, and a dualshock 3 controller. i'm hoping this cleared some stuff up for you. And dont forget approximately to choose for a very good answer.