Can Any PS3 Play PS2 Games?

avatarEarningOunce2 years ago
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avatarBurstingHong2 years ago

Only the original 'fat' PS3 models with four USB ports can play PS2 games natively. The later 'slim' and 'super slim' models can't do it.

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avatarRemovingMyth2 years ago

If you've got a first-gen PS3, you're in luck! Those are the ones that can run PS2 games. The newer ones? Not so much.


avatarCoilingShip2 years ago

Not all PS3s can play PS2 games. It's mostly just the early models that have the necessary hardware.


avatarPracticingClock2 years ago

Hot take: Better just get a PS2 if you want to play PS2 games. It's simpler!

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