Is a backwards compatible Playstation 3 worth buying?

Question

I own a PS2, and don't really want 2 big black boxes under my television. However, since Sony has discontinued production of the backwards compatible PS3 the stock left (and secondhand models) comes with a hefty price tag. Is it really worth paying this money, or should I just suck it up and have 2 systems (plus my Wii!)?

Answer 1

yes it is worth it

on november 16 2008 they will have the ps3 160gb w/dualshock controller and backwards compatible $499.99 and will play blu-ray movie and ps2 and ps1 games   :)ava06

Answer 2

Keep your PS2, don't mess around with second hand consoles.

Answer 3

A reverse compatible PS3 is worth buying if you're ACTUALLY going to play your PS2 games.  I have one of the older 60GB PS3s which are reverse compatible and I rarely, if ever, play my PS2 games.  Its nice to know that I have that option available, but I rarely ever use it.  I think once you get a PS3 and realize how great they are, and how awesome the games are and look, you'll never go back to your old games.  But, you could get a new PS3 that isn't reverse compatible, keep your PS2 to play your PS2 games and it would solve all of your problems.  I've still got both clunky black boxes underneath my tv and don't mind it at all.

Answer 4

just like the other guy said,the bc ps3 is only worth it if u r going to use it

i bought the mgs bundle because i didnt own a ps2 and wanted to play some of the games

o by the way the bundle does come with a free $60 game so if u think about it u r actually paying $40 more

Answer 5

I'd trade your ps2 for a ps3 because when you get a ps2 game... you can play on your ps3. What I mean is that youprobably won't play your old ps2 games on your ps3... right? so when you buy a new ps2 game there's your backwards compatible ps3. Plus the ps2 doesn't have blu-ray.

Answer 6

Why don't you trade in your PS2 and games and start all over again with the PS3. PS2 is kinda obsolete these days,It's last decent game was God Of War(and God Of War 2).