Thread: Playstation 3 Compatability for PS1 and PS2 games.

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For a complete list of backward compatibility for the PS3, please check the official $ony website.

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http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/CompatibleStatus

There are 4 different SKU's (types of PS3 models, basically) that are out the in the world right now. The models include the 20 Gig, 40 Gig, 60 Gig, and 80 Gig. When it comes to backwards compatibility, the list is as follows:



20GB PLAYSTATION 3 System (model# CECHB01)

Some PlayStation 2 or PlayStation format software titles may perform differently on this system than they do on PlayStation 2 or PlayStation systems, or may not perform properly on this system.


40GB PLAYSTATION 3 System (model# CECHG01 and CECHH01)

This model of the PLAYSTATION 3 system is designed to play PLAYSTATION®3 format software and has limited backward compatibility. This system is not compatible with, and will not play, PlayStation 2 format software. Some PlayStation format software may play on this system.


40GB Limited Edition Gunmetal Gray PLAYSTATION 3 system

This model of the PLAYSTATION 3 system is designed to play PLAYSTATION®3 format software and has limited backward compatibility. This system is not compatible with, and will not play, PlayStation 2 format software. Some PlayStation format software may play on this system.


60GB PLAYSTATION 3 System (model# CECHA01)
Some PlayStation 2 or PlayStation format software titles may perform differently on this system than they do on PlayStation 2 or PlayStation systems, or may not perform properly on this system.


80GB PLAYSTATION 3 System (CECHE01)

This product has limited backward compatibility with PlayStation and PlayStation 2 format software. Many PlayStation 2 format software titles operate, but full compatibility is not guaranteed. Updating the system software may improve compatibility.




This info was taken from the North american region of the official $ony PS3 site. To learn more about your specific region of Playstation 3 system, then visit the universal $ony PS3 site located here:

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http://www.playstation.com/

This is a list of PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games, for which the PlayStation 3 is backwards compatible. This list is updated as new PS3 firmware editions are released by Sony. The 40GB, 160GB and 320GB versions, as well as the 80GB re-release and the slim version of the PS3 are not backwards compatible with PS2 games because all hardware chips from the former console are omitted and there is no software emulation. However, all versions of the PS3 are able to play PlayStation games. Although the Guitar Hero games themselves are compatible, the connector mounted on its special controller are not, due to the PS3's lack of ports for PS2 accessories. The guitars can only be used by utilizing third party USB-to-PS2 adapters.

This list assumes that the PlayStation 3 system is fully up to date.

Posted by monarcasmorelia:

Compatibility status for PS1 and PS2 games

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PlayStation_3_backward_compatible_PlayStation_2_and_PlayStation_games

found this really cool list
great for people who like ps2 games and want know whick ones work

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