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Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) just announced its new Playstation 3 price point and 80GB model. Along with the announcement came the system specs for the 80 GB ($599) and 60 GB PS3 ($499). The specs were the same, except for the HDD size of course.
In addition to the specs came a footer on the PS2 backwards compatibility on the PS3: "*Backwards Compatibility-- 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."
We weren't sure if the footer meant that the PS3's Emotion Engine and Graphics Synthesizer hardware was removed from both 60 GB and 80 GB PS3 models, so we contacted SCEA for clarification.
"The current 60 GB model utilizes a hardware and solution for backwards compatibility, namely the Emotion Engine chip. The new 80 GB PS3 will use a software solution for backwards compatibility, similar to that currently found in the PAL model," said Kimberly Otzman, SCEA Corporate Communications Representative.
So the 80 GB PS3 release will be the first NTSC PS3 to use a software engine for PS2 backwards compatibility. Will this mean PS3 80 GB owners will have to download updates to play their PS2 games on the PS3, as Microsoft has done with its Xbox 360 Backwards compatibility list? Most likely, but the PAL PS3 has has a head start in using the PS2 software engine since the initial PS3 release. A listing of PSone and PS2 backwards compatible games on PAL PS3s can be seen here.
An official US Playstation 2 Backwards Compatibility list has not been specified, but we'll post an update once it is announced.
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Written by Guest on 2008-10-09 19:09:51
what ps2 games will play on the ps3 hell dis pissn me off got all dese damn games on ps2 a waste of money.
| Written by Guest on 2008-05-03 14:03:39
software emulation rocks
lol
no rubler ? bah
no memory port for ps2 sucks | This or That
Written by Guest on 2008-03-17 11:33:43
I see the SWare being better due to heat performance issues,, not that its a 360 (ring of fire)
But the chip is supposed to be good enough,, I'm good with the 80 now but I've had the 60 with hard chip the 40 which suked butt and finally the 80 which I might trade for a white console :: dam you Sony ;) | ASCreations
Written by Guest on 2008-03-07 22:59:29
Does anyone know where I can find a list of the ps2 games that will play on the ps3 -80gb
my brother has a lot of games for ps2 and we need to know which ones that will play on the new system. thank you. | 60gb and 80gb both good if....
Written by Guest on 2007-11-11 20:32:12
the 60 and 80 gb are both good. for me i already have a ps2 but theres some down sides. if you have a ps2 already then i suggest the 80 gb. but when your going on a road trip or something...and if your especifict ps2 game dosnt work on the 80 gb... are you gona take your ps2 with you? that just makes up even more load if your going on the plaine.but at home. i got a ps2 and thinking of buying the 80 gb ps3. becuase i dont need to worry about all my ps2 and ps1 games working on the ps3.
i just want that extra 20 gb and motorstorm for the same price to download a hole bunch more stuff to it.
but if you dont have a ps2 go for the 60 gb if you still thinking of buying ps2 games | 80 GB will play PS1&2 games
Written by Guest on 2007-08-17 06:33:28
The 80GB will play PS1/2 games, but will not have the full compatibility at the start like the 60/20GB PS3s. Updates will be released through system updates on the PS3 80GB. If back compat. is important and you have a lot of PS2 games, look for a 60GB. If its not as important, get the 80GB. | So which one should i buy?
Written by Guest on 2007-08-17 03:20:10
Should i buy the 60gb ps3 or the 80gb? So the 60 plays ps1&2 games right? And the 80gb doesn't? | BROMITAS
Written by Guest on 2007-08-08 08:55:20
hello??? obviously the hardware based chip for backwards compatibility is better. I'm sure that in the near future, the software emulation version will be updated in the software update, so it can work with both. so... if a game is better played or displayed through the software, it would switch compatibility sources. either way... right now, the chip is better. without it, sony can simply pull the plug on backwards compatibility altogether. it would be nice if they updated the PS2 mode on the PS3 sytem to support better screen size ratios and display rates. my PS2 games only fill up the center of my LCD TV. | Written by Guest on 2007-08-03 00:48:43
playstation 3 is the way to go. It's going to win in the long run. Mark my words!!!!!!
By the way, if you're going to get a PS3, get the 80 GB. It can play all sony playstaion games> | Written by Guest on 2007-07-26 08:49:25
The 80GB is also going to be bundled with Motorstorm..., and $100 extra is cheaper than buying that game and an 80GB harddrive to swap in.. but I mean even if the emulation sucks, everyone and their mom owns a ps2 anyway | Written by Guest on 2007-07-24 13:02:19
Sony should keep the EE+GS hardware and give gamers the option of using hardware or software emulation. | can anyone say microsoft?
Written by Guest on 2007-07-14 03:50:17
the problem with emulation is; 1.the game must be popular or warrant sony's time and resources to write up the software, because it works better than hardware only if done right. i mean, how is sony going to determine which games warrant emulation. will there be a voting amonst end-users.hardware is safe because most of the titles it just works while software must have time devoted and quality amonst those writing it to care. when it comes to profits, companies will cut corners. do you know how many games are out there for ps2 and the level of resources must be made available just to do what the current hardware does, even better depends on just how much effort sony wants to put into making sure that games you like works well. you letting sony dictate to you what games you can play. i mean if sony charged for the emulation then they would profit from it hence worth their time. what do you think they are scared of, you jumping ship to microsoft, there are plenty of die hard sony fans that will never leave sony | omfg u n00bs lol
Written by Guest on 2007-07-13 14:15:10
it doesnt have rumble features still and it isnt backwards compatible u have to buy somethin to make it that and its 600 bux...waste of money its jus like me throwin out my perfectly fine 360($400) for the stupid elite which is a total waste...so fuck it im good with my 60gb ps3 thnx sony u suck again lol make some RUMBLE CONTROLLERS!!!! u will get more money that way...it is wat u want isnt it lol | herbie
Written by Guest on 2007-07-12 09:19:20
i wonder if it will play my x-com for ps1 still? it is a very rare and one of the best games ever! | Written by Guest on 2007-07-11 09:51:12
will the game work or not http://faq.eu.playstation.com/bc/
mostlike you have a game that noone else plays and thats a no then. will the support get better? umm maybe in ps4 right? not. mostlike they will cut something else aswell and not even tell about it (until units start to blowup because faulty psu). | A Computer Programmer!
Written by Guest on 2007-07-10 15:40:26
I see that some get this mixed. It's not software or hardware emulation. The hardware solution is not emulation, it's the actual PS2 chip planted inside PS3. In other words, the hardware solution is like buying both a PS2 and a PS3 in one package. I think overall it shouldn't make any difference for the end user. Think of it this way: Sony was giving us a free PS2 with the PS3 because their emulation software wasn't ready yet. | Finally!
Written by Guest on 2007-07-10 02:00:16
I've been waiting for the system to go complete software emulation. When the software emulator is in use texture filters and anti-aliasing filters can be applied to older games. When the actual ps2 hardware is used it's just upscaled to high-def from a low-def image and not actually internally rendered in high-def. | Sony belonie
Written by Guest on 2007-07-09 18:27:23
the chip ofcourse to play all games. however, software emulation can improve framerate and graphics but it depends on how good the software emulator is.
Conclusion: Chip to be safe. software if they can perform | Written by Guest on 2007-07-09 11:42:40
So whats better then, an EMOTION CHIP or the emulation software?
Im thinking a chip is better, but wtf do i know. |
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