Somewhere between the time Sony removed backwards compatibility from the previous PS3, and we knew there'd be a new PS3, people got to hoping that the feature would be brought back in the PS3 Slim. I would legit, no BS pay for the original PS3s asking price for a super reliable, new model. I say this only because I highly doubt Sony would make a new PS console with full backwards compatibility. Access to old games as a service is already happening and gaining momentum, leaving the thought of backwards compatibility into obscurity. Features []. The PlayStation 3 is the first console to use Blu-Ray Discs for its media. Older models of the PlayStation 3 were backwards compatible with PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2 games, however, this feature was removed from some of the console's later revisions. 20 GB models that have a model number beginning with CECHB and 60 GB models with a model number beginning with CECHA have The PS3 Slim has hard drives that range in size between 120 and 320 GB and only supports PS2 games available for download from the PlayStation Network (PSN). PlayStation 3 Compatibility Matrix. The following compatibility matrix can be used to check to see if your PS3 is backwards compatible with PS2 games. If the PS3 model is not listed, then Sony Playstation 3 PS3 Super Slim Motherboard PQX-001 CECH4201A NO VIDEO PARTS. $109.99 New. Sony Playstation 3 PS3 Backward Compatible Motherboard Broken. $40.00. 34. This poll is now closed. Fully as in PS3,PS2&PS1 discs are compatible. jorgeammo 7 years ago #2. Slim is a very stupid console trend. I blame the current consoles poor ventilation design on all the people that bellyache for slim consoles. As far as BC is concerned. Jan 2, 2023. #1. It's no secret that the PS3 had unusual hardware architecture with it's CELL cpu and nvidia RSX gpu. To this day, it's the only PlayStation where it's games haven't been available to play on a newer PlayStation system. There are many gems on this system that have never been available on a different platform like Metal Gear This is a list of PlayStation (PS1) and PlayStation 2 (PS2) games, for which the PlayStation 3 (PS3) is backwards compatible. This list is updated as new PS3 firmware editions are released by Sony. The 40GB, 80GB re-release, 160GB, the slim, and the super slim version of the PS3 are not officially backwards compatible with PS2 games because Yes, all models of the PS3 are backwards compatible with the PS1. Only some models are backwards compatible with the PS2. You can save your games to the PS3 HDD, or (if you need to import old saved games) you can buy an adapter. The adapter costs about $30 and is available on Amazon: hS1If7s.

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