Is PS3 Fat Backwards Compatible?

avatarReplyingTheft路2 years ago
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avatarDebiasingPons路2 years ago

Depends on which 'fat' PS3 you have. Early models (20GB/60GB) can play PS2 games, while later ones (40GB/80GB) dropped PS2 support but still play PS1 games.

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avatarPressingDesk路2 years ago

Yes! The original 'fat' PS3 models are backwards compatible but only for PS1 and PS2 games. Look for the 20GB and 60GB versions launched at release.

avatarBackingPeck路2 years ago

Nope, later 'fat' PS3s can only handle PS1 games. Sony made some changes, and poof, no more PS2 support.

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