New PS3 Model Does Not Have PS2 Compatibility (Corrected)

The recent announcement of the CECH-3000B 320GB model which will consume less power and weight less, does not include PS2 compatibility.

[Kain81]

Its about time^^
i think i sell my slim and buy this one^^if its true of course

[dangert12]

I just wish sony would do a ps2 classics like they did with the ps1 games instead of waiting for these hd remakes,

im playing grandia and final fantasy vii on my ps3 atm hd visuals and trophies care not for when it comes to these experiences

[saladthieves]

This pretty much says it all:
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[jadenkorri]

@ egidem
best pic ever and sums up everything

[zeeshan]

Sorry not gona happen. It'll be more profitable for Sony and third party devs to release HD versions of PS2 games than to sell PS2 titles over PSN or something.

[Army_of_Darkness]

I don't think anyone would be dumb enough to sell their current ps3 for this new model just because its ps2 compatible!!? You might as well just get a ps2 console for $50! Or less... Gawd, some people are just retarded...

[nopunctuation]

Sony is making way too much money selling repackaged HD collections that we already bought. PS2 compatibility will never return. Im alright with it though because collections have some easy trophies.

[squallheart]

Very true its probably a bad translation. From what ive read on andriasang, its just a weight and power that are changing hell maybe even security.

[slaton24]

well the HD remakes dont mean u go buy them they could also be for the ppl who did not get the games in the past...if u have them good i buy the HD collections i dont own such as Gow and sly cooper...do like me have a ps2 next to ur ps3 and stop whinning for not having BC...it will b ok...i bet when ps4 comes out it will b BC and on the store it will have ps1 and ps2 classics

[Iamback]

wow talk about ruining this site, it is now ugly as f...

[ShamefulDispray]

So now we can play PS2 games on our PS3? Just in time for my MGSHD & ZOEHD Collections on PS3. Suckers around every corner.

Just according to Keikaku.

[cjflora]

I wish I could say the same. I got a slim after my fat died of the YLOD. I'll admit though that in the 2 years I had my fat I played PS2 discs maybe 2 or 3 times so I wasn't all that concerned about losing BC.

[bloodybutcher]

well,my fatty yloded as well,but i bought another 60gb.hopefully it will last^^

[sourav93]

There's something wrong with the translation. After translating that page with other translator programs and websites, all of them translate that text about ps2 as "this system will NOT be compatible with playstation 2 with proprietary software(?)". Sometimes google translate isn't reliable and should be double checked with other translators.

[gamingdroid]

Sony will not bring back Backwards Compatibility. They just found a new business model, remastered oldies!

[M-A-R-S-H-A-L-L]

Oh darn. This got my hopes up for a minute there. :(

[50Terabytespersec]

read article it was mistake!

[Kain81]

i have read it, it was updated after my comment...so i didn´t know that it was a mistake...jeezzzz is that why i got so many diagrees???

[Crazyglues]

Ok, now your talking, I will indeed pick this up if true..

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[meganick]

Sony could add PS2 functionality to every PS3 with a simple firmware update. They just choose not to because they want the extra income from PS2 sales.

[Aarix]

I dont think so. As far as my knowledge the "emotion engine" is needed to power the emulation. But that's not in all the ps3's

[YoungMoney]

I knew it! I knew they would use software or a Sony app.

[Cheeseknight28]

What in the world would be the point in all the HD collections if they are just going to add PS2 support back in?

That'd be like flushing money down the toilet. Sony's a business and they will always do business in the mind of maximum profit while balancing maximum consumer satisfaction. Consumers are satisfied with HD remakes and those make them a lot more money than re-implementing PS2 support.

[Madusha]

I have a PS2 as well. Problem solved...and it's like $50 now? I'm sure you could get a used and good-condition one for like $20 =)

[Kain81]

I have no room for all my Consoles under my TVs, so i appreciate it.
Btw i have my PSone and PS2 consoles, but i dont have them, connected to my TVs.
Btw i did not diagree with you, cause you are right too, its more a Personal preferences...

[Aarix]

You WANT ps2 on ps3. You want to use your ps3 controller, you WANT to use your harddrive for online and YOU WANT unlimited memory

[Rama26285]

Surely this would be more mainstream news if true?? This is what people have been asking for for years, surely it at least deserves an official announcement??

[Aloren]

Maybe it's too little too late. Really, 5 years after launch, when HD collections are announced every week... this announcement is not as meaningful as it would have been even just a year ago.

[CNXN]

o fuck off really... i just bought a new one like a month ago damn better be software update and emulate

[hot111]

This is just a bad translation.

[wotta]

I've contacted Sony but I feel this may be bad translation as looking back on other models on the same site shows the same statement.

[Krew_92]

As much as I hope this is true, I very much doubt this would happen. I would love to use my PS3 to play some old school Ratchet and Clank!

[multipayer]

I'd be impressed with sony if they ever brought it back. If Nintendo has taught me anything, it is when its gone they'll sale it to you later.

[Sonicramit]

Babel fish translates as

"* This product “play station 2” has not had the compatibility of the private software."

So I guess no B/C compatibility :(

[mcstorm]

Well if this is true then it will P alot of PS fans off unless they make it available to all consoles.

I if this is true they need to make sure they upgrade the other ps3's to play PS2 games. If they dont then I will really start to lose faith in Sony's PS3 as to me they keep adding thing and removing things but depends on which model you have depends on what you have/dont have which I think is wrong for the console business as the Idea of the games console is to have the same apps/devices no matter which version of the console you buy.

[godsinhisheaven]

Ah god damn it what about my slim ?

[Fishy Fingers]

If true I assume the PS2 is nearing the end, perhaps another year of support. They won't have or want to juggle 4 consoles once the PS4 arrives.

[Krew_92]

With the recent news of WWE not supporting any future games on PS2 it might make your statement true, but then again they wont support the PSP anymore either so it would also make your statement false since the PSP is not going to stop being supported anytime soon. But this might just be a one time thing form THQ so we all might be wrong!

[TheEatingChampagne]

No way lol Sony likes to sell those so called "Remastered PS2 Games" because it makes money

[Habylab]

No it won't, been pointed out on the japanese site it says this for everyone of the different ps3's

[Neko_Mega]

I don't see it happening, but it would be a good timing if they did. PS2 has like one or so games left coming out for it and this could get people to go to PS3.

But so far I don't see any of this being true, the so called PS3 they are talking about isn't listed to play any PS2 games on Japanese stores/Online Stores.

[jokia005]

i can read Japanese and it says that doesnt have compatibility.
bad translation.

[Samus HD]

AND ITS TOO LATE

[Orion]

It's a bad translation. Google Translate is not good for japanese. Whenever you translate from JP, do as I do: separate the characters into structures. It's not easy, but little by little you get the real meaning:

※ This product, "PlayStation 2"
Not equipped with dedicated software is compatible with.

This was the result of separating the word PlayStation 2 from the rest :) Please note the "NOT" in the sentence.

[OC_MurphysLaw]

"If" this were true it would make Sony one of the worst flip flopping companies of all time. I mean seriously... Backwards compatiblity is in....its out...its back in! Talk about F'ING your consumers of the 120gb slims.

[Styxoric]

If true, i might have to sell my slim and get this one.

[nitrogav]

Could be a very clever ploy from Sony if that's true . How do we get thousands of fans to buy the new version with new copy protection installed ? . Stick PS2 backwards compatability in that's how !! . Clever when you stop and think .

[plmkoh]

Errrr...... it says it DOESN'T have the COMPATIBILITY to play PS2.

"本製品は、「プレイステーション ２」専用ソフトウェアとの互換性を有しておりません。 "

Note the "互換性" says compatibility and "有しておりません。" means it doesn't have.

How do I know? Well let's just say I've studied 5 years of university Japanese.

Trust me, this article is bogus because google translation is bogus.

[beast242tru]

i dnt see this happening too many hd remakes and consumers are loving it plus sony is looking to make more money not loose buy never know like people were saying ps2 is soon out of production mabe if this is true it would be great but no announcement on something bigg like this soo most likely not tru

[Jihaad_cpt]

If you bought a slim recently and this one does have backward compatibility tough luck guys grow up. Why the fuck do you people insist in acting like spoilt brats.

[joeyisback]

fkkk just got a new slim last week fk

[WitWolfy]

I dont really care, got tired on waiting for Sony to re release the BC function to the PS3. Then I went out found me a 60GB BC console, but barely used the feature to play PS2 games anyways. Most people just want the feature, but will probably never use it.

Most of just like the idea of being able to play PS2 games on PS3. Then brag to say "yes it really does do everything". Just to piss off other console owners for good measure

[zero_gamer]

I play PS2 games on my 60GB and 20GB PS3s on a regular basis.

[Simco876]

My heart skipped a beat, then I saw it was fake... this should be removed!

[zero_gamer]

One text translator on the web gave me this:

This product is a "PlayStation 2" and not equipped with dedicated software compatibility.

lol lol lol lol lol

[evildanser]

take this useless news from the main page please!?

[fourthpersonview]

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAA AAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEEEE !!!!!!!!!!1

[TXIDarkAvenger]

I think this should be done a long time ago imo. Like all versions of PS3 or at least all slims should be able to play PS2 games.

[stragomccloud]

簡便してよ！
日本語ちゃんと勉強しろよ！ｗｗｗ
いや、でも、しかたないなあ。ソニーってもうそんなのしてくれ ないからなあ。

People, please don't post these things unless you can speak or read Japanese.

しないと、本当にみんなに迷惑になるからさあ！

[MasterCornholio]

Aww 2 bad. Well at least i can still play a ton of PS3 games so no worries for me.

[rohail88]

why would they release PS2 games on the PS3 if theres going to be BC soon enough?

[Burning_Finger]

I think PSVita is the one whose getting the PS2 playback in the future.

[tweet75]

320 gb , ps2 disc compatible , make it $199 sony and I will buy my third ps3

[BYE]

It's still on the start page? N4G is such a credible site...

[laaakokaracha]

oh well I will just play ps2 titles on psp vita

[NLGSean]

How would that make me happy? I paid good money for my Slim 250 Gig system and now I have to sell it to buy a newer Ps3 just to play PS2 games?

[montyburns000]

why bring back BC now after they have taken it away. Sony likes to strip down features as the hardware progresses to cut cost ans piss off its customers.

any why allow us to play ps2 games now when they can keep milking us for "HD remakes"?

[Bounkass]

Good. I guess the PS2's aren't selling that good anymore.

[M1chl]

Would be nice, anyway...

[NateCole]

What i like to see is a drop of the current model to $199 with the old 60 giger configuration with slim advancement for $299.

The original 60giger is by far the best in terms of features with 4 USB ports, Memory card reader and PS2 BC offcourse which are the main for me. I have both the original 60 giger and a slim but my 60giger is the best of the two in terms of ease. Dealing with only 2 USB ports is a hassle with the slim and having the ability to just stick my memeory cards into my 60giger is a joy.

Now if Sony can get out a 60giger with slim advancements in size,power consumption. I will buy that in a heart beat. This would also give those that want PS2 BC the chance to buy that while giving those that don't care about it a price drop to $199 for the current model.

[edwoods]

lol at the people willy nilly and ready to just succumb to buying another sony console, even after they screwed us out of BC for over 4 years. A day and a dollar short sony.....and yet people still just buy buy buy. Video game industry is amazing, business ethics dont reflect on the consumer behavior in buying something, whereas in any other industry it would. I guess its a great day be in the gaming industry. So many ignorant youths.

[bloodybutcher]

bc(or other os for that matter) was never of any interest to me.does it make me ignorant?i play my games,offline or online,browse internet,watching dvds or bluray films and store some pics and vids and music.and i am happy about that.same for my gf,she actually just plays,doesnt even use other features.

[nevin1]

Sony might sell more PS3s with BC vs HD remakes. aren't HD remakes not doing that well? I thought you people rather have developers create new games instead of remaking PS2 games.

I still think there is a market for HD remakes because of trophies.

[BlueEye]

Well then time to sell my current and get this one, I can sell my PS2 while I'm at it.

[Relientk77]

so much fail

[caperjim]

Its a little late for this feature. Maybe in 9 years from now we will be able to play PS3 games on our then outdated PS4.

[Hozi89]

hehe...I'm kinda glad, cuz I know one day all 10 brand new ps2s I bought will be worth so much more.

[NyGiants7]

It's weird how Sony is still keeping PS1 games around but almost trying to dust PS2 games under a rug.