Just seen on Argos website that PS3 dont play PS2 games, is this true?

Question

I thought they played all the old ones!

Answer 1

the only ps3 that is backwards compatible is the 60gb version which is the one that came out first and is no longer made so the only way you can get one is 2nd hand.BTW most ps2 games look c**p when the ps3 runs them and the ps1 games look worse.i sold all mine within about a month of getting my ps3 60gb.

Answer 2

They play some PS2 games

the PS3 has the chip used in the PS2 slim for backwards compatibly. It won't play about 200 of the 8000 games currently because they didn't meet the TRC (Technical Requirements Checklist), which is the game developers fault.

Answer 3

ps2 games work on ps3 not save unless iner memory ,my cousin has a ps3.

Answer 4

From what i know the 60GB version of PS3 does play PS2 games.

A friend of mine has it and he can play them. however since the reader in PS3 is more advanced than the PS2 one, sometimes he gets glitches when he plays a PS2 game.

As far as i know the 40GB and the 80GB version don't play PS2 games

kinda retarded if you ask me.

Answer 5

The 80GB and the 60GB PS3 models plays PS2 and ps1 games. however, There will be a new PS3 80GB model coming out this year in september that will not have card slots, will have only 2 USB ports, and will not play ps2 games, but i do not know if the new model will play ps1 games

Answer 6

My bro's got a PS3. He says some of his games; can't remember which ones, work on his PS3 but others don't. You'll have to go into GameStation or somewhere like that and ask them.

Good Luck!

Answer 7

I heard they only play sony PS2 Games..., but I haven't tried it personally...

Answer 8

PS3s play some PS2 games but it uses emulation software to do it. Random glitches and things happen. Your better of playing PS2 games on a PS2

Answer 9

20GB and 60GB - Full Ps2 playback, has all the PS2 hardware in it

80GB - PS2 emulation, some games won't work.

40GB/80Gb 'Core' - No Ps2 playback what so ever.

All - PS1 playback.

The list of compatible game's is on the PS3 site, though some games may play that arent listed.

Currnetly the 40GB is only system available in UK, with the 80GB core replacing it at end of this month.

60GB is available as pre-owned at Gamesation, or second hand online, it has been discontinued for a while.

Answer 10

I have a ps3 and non of my ps2 games on on the ps3. So the answer is no, ps2 game will not work on ps3 at all.

Answer 11

some ps3s dont and some do the 40gb ps3 does not play ther older games but the 80 and 60 do

Answer 12

It all depends on which PS3 you buy.

The rare 60GB PS3 plays PS2 games.

The more common 80 and 40GB PS3s DO NOT play PS2 games.

There are 60GB PS3s out there, but they wont be cheap if you com accross one

Answer 13

They all play PS1 games. The 40GB does not play any PS2 games. The others are backwards compatible, but not with all games

Answer 14

i still play some of my ps2 games it works u shud get urs chipped tho like mine i can play anythign now and its wicked quality.

Answer 15

my ps3 plays all my ps2 games :P