Posted Dec 04, 2008 at 08:32AM by Gino D.
Listed in:
PlayStation 3
Tags:
Sony,
PS2,
PlayStation Store,
firmware updates
Ó
|
 Oooh, this one's a keeper: hushed words are floating on the web, saying that Sony was almost about to incorporate some PS2 backwards compatibility function with one of the more recent PS3 firmware updates. Due to some last minute directives though, they decided to pull the plug on it.This latest rumor comes from a French video game publisher who supposedly let French website JV247 in on the secret. According to them, PS2 backwards compatibility could still eventually come as an update, and if it so happens, it's going to be because Sony would start offering PS2 games on the PlayStation Store. I know quite a lot of you are still bitter about having PS2 backwards compatibility taken out of the PS3s units. Yeah, count me in - I can't let go of the PS2 just yet either. Now if Sony is really intending to bring it back in some form or other, that's going to be great news for all parties concerned. So far, Sony has yet to respond to these claims. Related articles:
|
|
|
[Via JV247]
Permalink |
Email this |
Linking Blogs
| Digg It!
Bookmark / Find this article on: |
|
11 Jumps
Reach won't be the last for Halo?
24 Comments
|
 |
by Advertising - |
|
 
|
|
by platon - 2008-12-04 |
|
|
» Bah
What I'd really want is PSP games on the PSN, not ps2 games...
What I'd really want is PSP games on the PSN, not ps2 games...
|
Re: y2bangali - 2008-12-04 |
|
|
» ur wierd...lol..
just ur opinion... but ps2 does have better graphics... better games.... 100 times more games... the first games I would download would me mgs2-3... then gow1-2... games cant get any better than that on the psp...
just ur opinion... but ps2 does have better graphics... better games.... 100 times more games... the first games I would download would me mgs2-3... then gow1-2... games cant get any better than that on the psp...
|
Re: jac_the_ripper - 2008-12-04 |
|
|
» ...
" » ur wierd...lol..
just ur opinion... but ps2 does have better graphics... better games.... 100 times more games... the first games I would download would me mgs2-3... then gow1-2... games cant get any better than that on the psp... "
yea man i agree with u, the first 2 games i would want to download would also be mgs2 and 3
" » ur wierd...lol..
just ur opinion... but ps2 does have better graphics... better games.... 100 times more games... the first games I would download would me mgs2-3... then gow1-2... games cant get any better than that on the psp... "
yea man i agree with u, the first 2 games i would want to download would also be mgs2 and 3
|
by papajag - 2008-12-04 |
|
|
» Wait...
Don't they already have a program up on PSN that allows you to play PS2 games on the PS3? If you go to Add On on the PSN and then to Add On games with BD rather than download games add on. You should find something that looks like a PS2 system. I could be wrong because I never tried to download the file.
I'll check this out
Don't they already have a program up on PSN that allows you to play PS2 games on the PS3? If you go to Add On on the PSN and then to Add On games with BD rather than download games add on. You should find something that looks like a PS2 system. I could be wrong because I never tried to download the file.
I'll check this out
|
Re: Surftycoon - 2008-12-04 |
|
|
» not quite
Thats actually a file you download if your system is already backwards combatible that allows you to use the harddrive on games like Socom3, CA, and final fantasy. These games used the harddrive on PS2 and that patch actually allows the PS3 HDD to work as well.
Thats actually a file you download if your system is already backwards combatible that allows you to use the harddrive on games like Socom3, CA, and final fantasy. These games used the harddrive on PS2 and that patch actually allows the PS3 HDD to work as well.
|
Re: frank_the_bunny - 2008-12-04 |
|
|
» Nooo...
No it allows you to use the PS3 hard drive with the tiny amount of PS2 games that supported using a hard drive, like Final Fantasy 11.
No it allows you to use the PS3 hard drive with the tiny amount of PS2 games that supported using a hard drive, like Final Fantasy 11.
|
by Dammit2Hell - 2008-12-04 |
|
|
» it's all silly
I never understood why some of the ps3 models had the ps2 compatibility and others didn't anyway. I mean it's obvious that sony doesn't want to kill the ps2. They're still producing consoles and games, plus the damn thing is still more than 0. BTW, I'm pretty sure the ps2 system file the guy above me is talking about is only for ps3's that already support ps2 games.
I never understood why some of the ps3 models had the ps2 compatibility and others didn't anyway. I mean it's obvious that sony doesn't want to kill the ps2. They're still producing consoles and games, plus the damn thing is still more than 0. BTW, I'm pretty sure the ps2 system file the guy above me is talking about is only for ps3's that already support ps2 games.
|
Re: DigiTalDeaD - 2008-12-04 |
|
|
» Apparantly...
http://www.destructoid.com/sony-explains-the-reasons-behind-the-ps3-backwards-compatibility-cut-47825.phtml
http://www.destructoid.com/sony-explains-the-reasons-behind-the-ps3-backwards-compatibility-cut-47825.phtml
|
Re: Gino D. (QJ. NET Staff) - 2008-12-04 |
|
|
» As for Sony's take on the matter...
@ DigiTalDEAD why stop with Maguire's thoughts on the matter. Lemme add to that.
Here are four of Sony's bigwigs talking about the removal of backwards compatibililty (articles taken from last year):
KAZ HIRAI
http://www.qj.net/Hirai-OK-with-new-PS3-without-backwards-compatibility/pg/49/aid/107172
JACK TRETTON
http://www.qj.net/Tretton-no-backwards-compatibility-boosts-PS3-game-sales/pg/49/aid/105481
PETER DILLE
http://www.qj.net/SCEA-s-Dille-on-PS3-price-cut-and-backwards-compatiblity/pg/49/aid/105437
RAY MAGUIRE
http://www.qj.net/Sony-UK-boss-explains-40GB-PS3-s-lack-of-backwards-compatibility/pg/49/aid/104207
@ DigiTalDEAD why stop with Maguire's thoughts on the matter. Lemme add to that.
Here are four of Sony's bigwigs talking about the removal of backwards compatibililty (articles taken from last year):
KAZ HIRAI
http://www.qj.net/Hirai-OK-with-new-PS3-without-backwards-compatibility/pg/49/aid/107172
JACK TRETTON
http://www.qj.net/Tretton-no-backwards-compatibility-boosts-PS3-game-sales/pg/49/aid/105481
PETER DILLE
http://www.qj.net/SCEA-s-Dille-on-PS3-price-cut-and-backwards-compatiblity/pg/49/aid/105437
RAY MAGUIRE
http://www.qj.net/Sony-UK-boss-explains-40GB-PS3-s-lack-of-backwards-compatibility/pg/49/aid/104207
|
Re: DigiTalDeaD - 2008-12-04 |
|
|
» Ah
Thanks Gino. Interesting read.
Thanks Gino. Interesting read.
|
Re: Shatterdome - 2008-12-06 |
|
|
» Well...
You'd have to be silly if you didn't understand why they took out backwards compatability...
Firstly, reduce the costs of the PS3....
Secondly, they make lot's of money off PS2 hardware, and lose money on PS3 hardware....so if they can force people to buy PS2's to play PS2 games....better for them...
I still don't know why people *****...I know it'd be nice if you could play all your games on one console....but the people that whine over the loss of BC are people that already have PS2's.....so PS2 via s-video, PS3 via component/HDMI.....all you have to do is hit the "display" or equivalent option on your TV remote to switch 'em over....big deal...
You'd have to be silly if you didn't understand why they took out backwards compatability...
Firstly, reduce the costs of the PS3....
Secondly, they make lot's of money off PS2 hardware, and lose money on PS3 hardware....so if they can force people to buy PS2's to play PS2 games....better for them...
I still don't know why people *****...I know it'd be nice if you could play all your games on one console....but the people that whine over the loss of BC are people that already have PS2's.....so PS2 via s-video, PS3 via component/HDMI.....all you have to do is hit the "display" or equivalent option on your TV remote to switch 'em over....big deal...
|
by Stryker - 2008-12-04 |
|
|
» Not yet
to be honest i don't think that well see any ps2 emulator for the ps3 (or backwards compatibility ) just yet this is just a guess but i wold imagine Sony will only bring it out when they finally drop the ps2 from production
to be honest i don't think that well see any ps2 emulator for the ps3 (or backwards compatibility ) just yet this is just a guess but i wold imagine Sony will only bring it out when they finally drop the ps2 from production
|
by TracerTong - 2008-12-04 |
|
|
» ...
OK, if they have a FW update sometime with the ps2 emu. What about those PS3's with PS2 compatability
OK, if they have a FW update sometime with the ps2 emu. What about those PS3's with PS2 compatability
|
Re: lavino - 2008-12-04 |
|
|
» It should be 2 separate things...
I think the FW update and the emu is free. So it won't affect anyone got older PS3 that can read PS2 disc. The only difference is probably you can still read PS2 disc. If you want the PSN version of the same game you already got you still have to pay and download it.
I think the FW update and the emu is free. So it won't affect anyone got older PS3 that can read PS2 disc. The only difference is probably you can still read PS2 disc. If you want the PSN version of the same game you already got you still have to pay and download it.
|
by NarooN - 2008-12-04 |
|
|
» makes sense; seems plausible.
It'd be cheaper to just add it in a FW update. Plus it won't be hard at all to add PS2 games to the store. Developers or another team could easily tone down the size of the file, but meh.
It'd be cheaper to just add it in a FW update. Plus it won't be hard at all to add PS2 games to the store. Developers or another team could easily tone down the size of the file, but meh.
|
by melty3219 - 2008-12-04 |
|
|
» LOL
haha yeh they need backward compatibility cuz PS3 has no games for it besides MGS4. HAH i dunno who would pay double the price of a good console for 1 PS3 exclusive.
Sure PS3 has blu ray but id rather watch my movies at the cinima, i almost rarely buy DVD's and i would definatly not but some overpriced console!!!
haha yeh they need backward compatibility cuz PS3 has no games for it besides MGS4. HAH i dunno who would pay double the price of a good console for 1 PS3 exclusive.
Sure PS3 has blu ray but id rather watch my movies at the cinima, i almost rarely buy DVD's and i would definatly not but some overpriced console!!!
|
Re: D.Dark - 2008-12-05 |
|
|
» @melty3219
You must not have a PS3 and is just here to bash it. As for those of us that have it...there are so many games on the PS3 that I want to play that I don't have time to play them all. Why don't you go back to playing your 360 and let the bashing go!
You must not have a PS3 and is just here to bash it. As for those of us that have it...there are so many games on the PS3 that I want to play that I don't have time to play them all. Why don't you go back to playing your 360 and let the bashing go!
|
Re: Shatterdome - 2008-12-06 |
|
|
» Sorry...
Gotta agree with Dark...
I was a hardcore 360 owner, and now got a PS3 and I play my PS3 more than 360......
PS3 is just starting to launch it's big guns, and they are creating quite the blast....
Also, even if MGS4 was the only good game on PS3...IF.....it would still warrant a purchase, because it destroys anything on 360...
As far as overprices....Hmmm, don't think so....buy a 60gig premium 360 and add a wi-fi adapter and you've already gone over the price of a PS3 (that has wi-fi built in)....not to mention BRD, Web-browser, Linux, better media playback......I love copying my movies from my PC network onto the PS3 then taking it somewhere to watch 'em....can't do that on 360....
Gotta agree with Dark...
I was a hardcore 360 owner, and now got a PS3 and I play my PS3 more than 360......
PS3 is just starting to launch it's big guns, and they are creating quite the blast....
Also, even if MGS4 was the only good game on PS3...IF.....it would still warrant a purchase, because it destroys anything on 360...
As far as overprices....Hmmm, don't think so....buy a 60gig premium 360 and add a wi-fi adapter and you've already gone over the price of a PS3 (that has wi-fi built in)....not to mention BRD, Web-browser, Linux, better media playback......I love copying my movies from my PC network onto the PS3 then taking it somewhere to watch 'em....can't do that on 360....
|
by Order-Sol - 2008-12-04 |
|
|
» Kinda cool; however, ...
what they should also do is finally allow your PS3 to play PS1 and PS2 imports as well. I didnt pay $500 bucks for a system just to cut my collection in half. And its just annoying that they refuse to put 2 lines of code. Whats even more annoying is that if your wanna play your own import disc, you have to you have to wait to rebuy them in the JPN PSN. Its not right !! Why would i have to buy the same game again if i legal bought my imports in the first place ?! >:(
what they should also do is finally allow your PS3 to play PS1 and PS2 imports as well. I didnt pay $500 bucks for a system just to cut my collection in half. And its just annoying that they refuse to put 2 lines of code. Whats even more annoying is that if your wanna play your own import disc, you have to you have to wait to rebuy them in the JPN PSN. Its not right !! Why would i have to buy the same game again if i legal bought my imports in the first place ?! >:(
|
by core2kid18 - 2008-12-04 |
|
|
» b/c is good but not needed
who doesn't have a ps2? It was the best system last gen and if your gonna go out buy a PS3 it probably means that you follow Sony. I have the 80GB MGS bundle PS3 with B/c and I see myself using my PS2 hooked to my 52" Sony XBR via component rather than the PS3.
who doesn't have a ps2? It was the best system last gen and if your gonna go out buy a PS3 it probably means that you follow Sony. I have the 80GB MGS bundle PS3 with B/c and I see myself using my PS2 hooked to my 52" Sony XBR via component rather than the PS3.
|
by ValiX - 2008-12-04 |
|
|
» While B/C is good.
I have a B/C 60GB console, and take it from me... PS2 games do look very terrible on it no matter what settings you have enabled/disabled or what resolution you have the PS3 set to.
I have a B/C 60GB console, and take it from me... PS2 games do look very terrible on it no matter what settings you have enabled/disabled or what resolution you have the PS3 set to.
|
by frostbitehunter - 2008-12-05 |
|
|
» emulated b/c ps3
i actually have their 80 gig motorstorm bundle,that was an experiment for full on emulation to read and play ps2 games,and honestly they look better than they ever did on my ps2.some ps1 games are a different story however,but the ps2 is fine except for the fact that not all discs are emulated right.very few will actually act up or not play.like my time crisis 3 is glitchy and so is my crash twinsanity(wont play at all) but the others work fine.ive been waiting awhile however for them to update the emulation to fix time crisis 3 and twinsanity for awhile now.and while they are at it,whatever other ps2 game isnt caught up in the emulation,whitch again is very few since i dont have problems with most.
i actually have their 80 gig motorstorm bundle,that was an experiment for full on emulation to read and play ps2 games,and honestly they look better than they ever did on my ps2.some ps1 games are a different story however,but the ps2 is fine except for the fact that not all discs are emulated right.very few will actually act up or not play.like my time crisis 3 is glitchy and so is my crash twinsanity(wont play at all) but the others work fine.ive been waiting awhile however for them to update the emulation to fix time crisis 3 and twinsanity for awhile now.and while they are at it,whatever other ps2 game isnt caught up in the emulation,whitch again is very few since i dont have problems with most.
|
by Cougar_Prey - 2008-12-05 |
|
|
» Ahh
I got the 60GB model its no worries for me
I got the 60GB model its no worries for me
|
by Seoulfood - 2008-12-05 |
|
|
» well..
Assuming the story is true, and they were just about to release a PS2 firmware update and axed it, I bet you they're holding off until after Christmas. This way they can sell a couple additional PS2s before the thing goes dead. Then they can release the emulator just in time for Killzone and GoW to come out and PS3 will be the hot ***** to buy next year. Or whatever.
Assuming the story is true, and they were just about to release a PS2 firmware update and axed it, I bet you they're holding off until after Christmas. This way they can sell a couple additional PS2s before the thing goes dead. Then they can release the emulator just in time for Killzone and GoW to come out and PS3 will be the hot ***** to buy next year. Or whatever.
Contact Us:
|
The QJ.net Network |
|
| Site | Feed |
| QJ.NET | RSS |
| Nintendo DS | RSS |
| PlayStation 3 | RSS |
| PSP Updates | RSS |
| Wii | RSS |
| Xbox 360 | RSS |
| MMORPG | RSS |
| Personal Computer Games | RSS |
| iPhone - iPod Touch | RSS |
| QJ.NET Forums | RSS |
Add QJ.NET
User Favorites - November
| Most Commented | |
| (167) | |
| (145) | |
| (93) | |
| (78) | |
| (77) | |
| (66) | |
| (56) | |
| (50) | |
| (47) | |
| (41) | |
| (38) | |
| (36) | |
| (35) | |
| (34) | |
| (33) | |
| (32) | |
| (31) | |
| (27) | |
| (25) | |
| (25) | |
User Favorites - November
Apple
(3236)E3
(752)Gadgets
(3645)Games for Windows
(6768)iPhone
(667)MMORPG
(7949)Mobile
(2790)News
(871)Nintendo DS
(8585)Opinions & Analysis
(93)Photography
(453)PlayStation 3
(18456)PSP
(17398)Rumors
(169)Science
(2794)Site News
(52)Tabula Rasa
(421)Wii
(14150)World of Warcraft
(3730)Xbox 360
(18509)
Archives
November 2009
October 2009
September 2009
August 2009
July 2009
June 2009
May 2009
April 2009
March 2009
February 2009
January 2009
December 2008
November 2008
October 2008
September 2008
August 2008
July 2008
June 2008
May 2008
April 2008
March 2008
February 2008
January 2008
December 2007
November 2007
October 2007
September 2007
August 2007
July 2007
June 2007
May 2007
April 2007
March 2007
February 2007
January 2007
December 2006
November 2006
October 2006
September 2006
August 2006
July 2006
June 2006
May 2006
April 2006
March 2006
February 2006
January 2006
December 2005
May 2005
