Does the PS3 160 GB have backwards compatibility?

May be...

I have heard some people say that the 160 gig has no BC, but I don't think that would make sense since forever the premium package has always had backwards compatibility. So say I have a demand for more storage, but in order to upgrade I'll need to give up BC? Can someone please clear this up?

It's just the 40gb model with a 160gb hard drive, just like what they did with the new 80gb model just released.



So no backwards compatibility, no card reader, no SACD support and only 2 USB ports.

No, the 160gb PS3 is not backwards compatible with PS2 games.



If you want a bigger HDD you can just put one in yourself. The PS3 can be upgraded with almost any 2.5 inch 5400rpm SATA laptop hard drive. You do not need an official PS3 HDD, or anything like that.



If I were you, I would get an MGS4 80gb bundle (the only PS3 in production that plays PS2 games) or buy a used model. It looks like Sony is no longer going to make backwards compatible models (I'm not sure they're doing that, but I can guess that that's there goal).



Basically, adding PS2 BC costs extra cash, and Sony needs to decrease the production cost of the PS3. Most people don't really care about the PS3 BC, so Sony is removing it to cut there losses. The PS3 is not sold for a profit (they actually lose money on each console) so it is important for them to keep that loss to a minimum.

no it doesn't. that's why it's pretty cheap, because it's bundled with uncharted. but if you want BC just buy the MGS4 bundle if you can still find it. it has BC and is 80gb. you can always buy another bigger harddrive if you run out of room.

If you are upgrading your PS3 with a bigger hard drive you will still have your backwards compatibility but if you buy the new 160 gig coming out It will not have backwards compatibility.

no