Can PS2 games work on all PS3 systems?

May be...

I heard they only work for the 80GB PS3. I'm asking this question because I don't want my PS2 games to go to waste.

oh for god's sake. the 40GB and the 160GB do NOT now, nor did they EVER play PS2 games!!!!!!!! end of story!!!!



I take it I'm going to be answering this question forever too:



backward compatibility for the PS3 with PS2 games is as follows:



20GB (4 USB slots, no longer in production) - yes

60GB (4 USB slots, no longer in production) - yes

80GB with 4 USB slots (no longer in production, bundled with MGS4 or Motor Storm) - yes

40GB (2 USB slots, no longer in production) - NO

80GB with 2 USB slots - NO

160GB (2 USB slots) - NO

any other up coming PS3's - NO



in short: if it has 4 USB slots, yes. if it has 2 USB slots, no.



all PS3s play PS1 games.

By the way which one is cheapest? I'm guessing 20GB, right? Report Abuse

In the USA, there were 2 models availabe at the PS3 launch. 20 GB and 60 GB. Both models have the needed hardware to play PS2 games.



Next was the first gen. 80 GB model, only available in a bundle pack with either Motorstorm or Metal Gear Solid 4. This played about 80% of the PS2 library since it used software emulation and didn't acutally contain the proper PS2 hardware.



All three of these models have been discontinued. Amazon, Ebay, and Craigslist are your best options to look for these models.



Any PS3 made after that, which includes the 40 GB, second gen. 80 GB, and the 160 GB don't play PS2 games. Sony removed the feature to cut production costs and make the PS3 cheaper for the consumer. You won't see it put back in the PS3. Ever.



You do know that the PS2 just dropped in price to $99? And its still one of the best-selling consoles on Earth despite the presence of the PS3? How would your PS2 games go to waste?

check here.

It's the Playstation.com support page for backward compatibility

choose which console you have and then put the name of the game



http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/Co...



it also says under that:



We are working with game publishers and peripheral manufacturers to develop the appropriate hardware to play peripheral-dedicated PS1 and PS2 games on the PS3. Ultimately, however, it will be up to those companies to decide if they want to produce these peripherals to support this game play option.



For more information on backwards compatibility, please see the Knowledge Center.

40GB Can't play PS2 games.........& the 80GB out now can't, nor the 160GB. You will need 20GB, 60GB or the older 80GB models

Where do you live?



In europe only the 60 GB Version plays PS2 games.

In the USA only the 80 GB Version Plays PS2 GAMES

Not all models of PS3. The 80GB Model cannot play PS2 Games. I thnk it is only 40 and 60GB that can play them.