

The PS3 Slim has hard drives that range in size between 120 and 320 GB and only supports PS2 games available for download from the PlayStation Network (PSN). The 80 GB PS3 supports PS2 games through software emulation along with the 60 GB PAL model. The Sony 40 GB model does not support backwards compatibility with the PS2, but it does have full backwards compatibility with the PS1. Due to increased cost, this approach was abandoned by Sony which closed the 60 GB PS3 model after a short production time. They contain a full PS2 Emotion Engine (EE) and have PS2 circuitry. The 20 and 60 GB NTSC Sony PS3 models are considered to be the best for supporting backwards compatibility with the PS2. Generally speaking, the range of compatibility between PS3 models significantly varies based on the type, model, and hard drive size. A common question that arises for a fan of various PlayStation 2 titles is can you play PS2 games on PS3? How to Determine if the PS3 Can Play PS2 Games? Sony has gone on the public record that they will continue support for the PS2 life cycle until demand for the product ceases. More than 10 years after launch in early 2000, the company continues to sell the console even though it was succeeded by the PlayStation 3 (PS3) in 2006.


The PlayStation 2 (PS2) is the top selling gaming console of all time.
