is there an update for PS3 that allows compatibility with PS2 games?

michaeldt · 30-06-09, 13:51

I was just wondering

I am trying to free up some space in my room by getting rid of the PS2, is there a download update for PS3 to play PS2 games? or have sony not released one?

MrCroftAndre · 30-06-09, 13:53

No.

You know, there's this magical thing called Google.

michaeldt · 30-06-09, 13:57

from google

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The 80 gig Sony PS3 supports PS2 games through software emulation.
The success of this emulation was poor at first, but Sony has improved it with several generations of firmware upgrades.
If you are experiencing difficulties with PS2 emulation, it is recommended that you upgrade to the latest firmware.
The 60GB PAL model also utilizes software emulation.

where can I get this software emulation?

MrCroftAndre · 30-06-09, 14:06

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Originally Posted by michaeldt

where can I get this software emulation?

They should already come with the 60 GB and 80 GB PS3.

Do you have one of those?

Spong · 30-06-09, 14:08

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Originally Posted by michaeldt

from google

where can I get this software emulation?

Have you got either the 80 or 60GB PS3? If you have, it downloads the firmware (that contains the PS2 emulation software) automatically when you go online with it.

If you haven't got one of those models, bad luck.

michaeldt · 30-06-09, 14:09

I have a 80GB PS3

whenever I put in a PS2 game it comes up saying 'unsupported data'

MrCroftAndre · 30-06-09, 14:11

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Originally Posted by michaeldt

I have a 80GB PS3

whenever I put in a PS2 game it comes up saying 'unsupported data'

Go online and download the latest PS3 firmware. If you haven't an internet connection, bad luck.

Spong · 30-06-09, 14:13

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Originally Posted by michaeldt

I have a 80GB PS3

whenever I put in a PS2 game it comes up saying 'unsupported data'

Like MrCroftAndre said, go online and download the latest firmware. But even doing that is no guarantee that the PS2 games you've got will work as not all games are supported. Good luck though.

michaeldt · 30-06-09, 14:19

I just downloaded the latest firmware 10 minutes ago. I'll give it a try.

Edit: nope, I used TRU PS2 as a test game to put in after the download, it still says 'unsupported data' am I doing something wrong?

Bellacima · 30-06-09, 14:22

Its obvious that his 80gb isnt backwards compatible.

Not all 80gbs work with ps2 games.

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michaeldt Relic Hunter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Australia, WA Posts: 9,959	is there an update for PS3 that allows compatibility with PS2 games? I was just wondering I am trying to free up some space in my room by getting rid of the PS2, is there a download update for PS3 to play PS2 games? or have sony not released one? __________________ The architecture here is different.

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michaeldt Relic Hunter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Australia, WA Posts: 9,959	I have a 80GB PS3 whenever I put in a PS2 game it comes up saying 'unsupported data' __________________ The architecture here is different.

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michaeldt Relic Hunter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Australia, WA Posts: 9,959	I just downloaded the latest firmware 10 minutes ago. I'll give it a try. Edit: nope, I used TRU PS2 as a test game to put in after the download, it still says 'unsupported data' am I doing something wrong? __________________ The architecture here is different. Last edited by michaeldt; 30-06-09 at 14:22.

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Bellacima Explorer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pennsylvania-Dunbar: PlaystationNetwork ID: bell694 Posts: 604	Its obvious that his 80gb isnt backwards compatible. Not all 80gbs work with ps2 games. __________________ This forum is my 2nd home. PSN-bell694

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MrCroftAndre Archaeologist Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Portugal ♂ Posts: 2,309	No. You know, there's this magical thing called Google.