New PS3 Model, no PS2 BC

[Nujui]

That wasn't my point - I'm all for backwards compatibility, but where does it end? The PS2 was first made 11 years ago, is there really a point for a contemporary PS3 to play all those games? Get a cheapo PS2 off E-Bay and play the real experience instead of stretched shitty-ness.

My TV takes up to 3 consoles and still I have *no* problem whatsoever in swapping them when I feel like using one that's not connected at the moment.

Love your consoles - be collectors. BC or not, nothing beats "the real experience".

Yeah, that's true, I just don't like clutter, I'm all for playing on the real thing, I do, I just like it to be in all in one place.

 

[Foxi4]

That wasn't my point - I'm all for backwards compatibility, but where does it end? The PS2 was first made 11 years ago, is there really a point for a contemporary PS3 to play all those games? Get a cheapo PS2 off E-Bay and play the real experience instead of stretched shitty-ness.

My TV takes up to 3 consoles and still I have *no* problem whatsoever in swapping them when I feel like using one that's not connected at the moment.

Love your consoles - be collectors. BC or not, nothing beats "the real experience".
Yeah, that's true, I just don't like clutter, I'm all for playing on the real thing, I do, I just like it to be in all in one place.


I can understand BC in the case of Wii - it's basically a pimped-up GameCube. Clock it down, lock a few ports and there you go - hardware emulation!

In case of the PS3, the hardware is completely different and non-compatible. BC would be buggy, slow and generally crap, hence it was removed and thank god for that - saves the users from disappointments.

It'd be a nice feature if it worked right, but it just didn't, and not just for shovelware titles but for some big ones too as far as I remember.

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Well it's very convenient, saves space, is less risky since it's nigh on impossible to find a new PS2, saves time- I'd say it's very practical as well.

I've seen several stores that carry New and Refurbed PS2's, both Slims and Fat's, both in the UK and in Poland. It's NOT hard to find one, trust me on this one.

 

[Nujui]

That wasn't my point - I'm all for backwards compatibility, but where does it end? The PS2 was first made 11 years ago, is there really a point for a contemporary PS3 to play all those games? Get a cheapo PS2 off E-Bay and play the real experience instead of stretched shitty-ness.

My TV takes up to 3 consoles and still I have *no* problem whatsoever in swapping them when I feel like using one that's not connected at the moment.

Love your consoles - be collectors. BC or not, nothing beats "the real experience".

Yeah, that's true, I just don't like clutter, I'm all for playing on the real thing, I do, I just like it to be in all in one place.

I can understand BC in the case of Wii - it's basically a pimped-up GameCube. Clock it down, lock a few ports and there you go - hardware emulation!

In case of the PS3, the hardware is completely different and non-compatible. BC would be buggy, slow and generally crap, hence it was removed and thank god for that - saves the users from disappointments.

It'd be a nice feature if it worked right, but it just didn't, and not just for shovelware titles but for some big ones too as far as I remember.

Yeah, I can see why, though I'd still like Bc on ps3, even if it was buggy. But that's just me.

 

[C-Kronos]

I have the newest revision of the PS2 Slim in the US, got a Modbo 4.0 chip with the matrix infinity 1.99 firmware, soldered it in, and it works perfectly.

I don't really care about the HDD use, my spindle of DVDs suit me just fine, besides, most PS2 games I play take 40+ hours to beat, I wont be swapping discs out all the time, haha.

Indeed, nothing like playing it on the real console. Although, the Wii is amazing for SNES, NES, and N64 emulation, as well as GB, GBC, GBA emulation. Even though the Wii will play GC games, I still have my modified NGC DOL-001, with a Xeno 2.0 chip, latest revision. I tweaked the pot to 205 ohms, replaced the casing with a full translucent blue casing that fits standard dvd-r. Not to mention, component cables

 

[Foxi4]

I have the newest revision of the PS2 Slim in the US, got a Modbo 4.0 chip with the matrix infinity 1.99 firmware, soldered it in, and it works perfectly.

I don't really care about the HDD use

...it's a PS2 - who does? XD

I agree, DVD's are perfectly fine.

 

[Densetsu]

I'm pretty sure everyone can figure out what it's saying from the Google-translated site, but here's what it says in normal English.

Spoiler

?1 ??????????????????????HDD???????1GB??10?7374???????????????????????????(1GB?10?????????????)????????????????????????????????????HDD??????????????HDD??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
?1 The free HDD space amount displayed in "Settings," "System Settings" and "System Info" calculates 1GB as 737,400,000 bytes, and as such, the numerical value shown in this manual (1GB calculated as 1 billion bytes) is lower. Although the methods used to calculate these values differ, the actual amount of usable hard drive space does not change. Furthermore, some of the hard drive space is reserved for the operating system, so the amount of space designated for the user is that which is not being utilized by the system.

?2 ??????????????????????????
?2 We cannot guarantee that all external devices will work.

?3 HDMI ver1.3a??????"Deep Color"?"x.v.Color (xvYCC)" ?"HD lossless audio format"?????????
?3 Supports "Deep Color" as defined in the HDMI ver 1.3a specification, "x.v.Color (xvYCC)," and "HD lossless audio" formats.

???????????????? ?????????????????????????
?This product is not compatible with "PlayStation 2" software.

?BD??????BD-ROM??????????????????????????????????BD?HD??????????????HDMI???????????????
?In order to view Blu-ray Disc video software (BD-ROM) or copyrighted content (broadcast programs, etc.) in HD quality, use of an HDMI cable is required (sold separately).

The stuff I didn't translate is pretty straightforward and hard to mess up, even with Google Translate.

I also changed the title of the thread to prevent any more confusion.

 

[DJPlace]

this sucks!! i should trade in my ps3 for one of these LOL. i want ps2 games on it now so i can play some ps2 games i missed.
BC or not i'm confused?!?

 

[Nujui]

I'm pretty sure everyone can figure out what it's saying from the Google-translated site, but here's what it says in normal English.

Spoiler

?1 ??????????????????????HDD???????1GB??10?7374???????????????????????????(1GB?10?????????????)????????????????????????????????????HDD??????????????HDD??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
?1 The free HDD space amount displayed in "Settings," "System Settings" and "System Info" calculates 1GB as 737,400,000 bytes, and as such, the numerical value shown in this manual (1GB calculated as 1 billion bytes) is lower. Although the methods used to calculate these values differ, the actual amount of usable hard drive space does not change. Furthermore, some of the hard drive space is reserved for the operating system, so the amount of space designated for the user is that which is not being utilized by the system.

?2 ??????????????????????????
?2 We cannot guarantee that all external devices will work.

?3 HDMI ver1.3a??????"Deep Color"?"x.v.Color (xvYCC)" ?"HD lossless audio format"?????????
?3 Supports "Deep Color" as defined in the HDMI ver 1.3a specification, "x.v.Color (xvYCC)," and "HD lossless audio" formats.

???????????????? ?????????????????????????
?This product is not compatible with "PlayStation 2" software.

?BD??????BD-ROM??????????????????????????????????BD?HD??????????????HDMI???????????????
?In order to view Blu-ray Disc video software (BD-ROM) or copyrighted content (broadcast programs, etc.) in HD quality, use of an HDMI cable is required (sold separately).

The stuff I didn't translate is pretty straightforward and hard to mess up, even with Google Translate.

I also changed the title of the thread to prevent any more confusion.

I was about to ask for that, ty.

 

[DJPlace]

damn that sucks... no BC oh well i could always go out and buy one and hack it myself i guess...

 

[Deleted_171835]

Of course when Nintendo makes a console revision people think it's so fucking amazing.

Nintendo doesn't make console revisions.

Colour changes don't count.

Anyways, I really need to get a PS3.

 

[machomuu]

Of course when Nintendo makes a console revision people think it's so fucking amazing.

Nintendo doesn't make console revisions.

Colour changes don't count.

Anyways, I really need to get a PS3.

Yes they do.

The DS Lite, The DSi, The DSiXL, the GBASP, The Slim Gameboy, The NES which is a revision of the Famicom...

They count as revisions.

 

[Deleted_171835]

Yes they do.

The DS Lite, The DSi, The DSiXL, the GBASP, The Slim Gameboy, The NES which is a revision of the Famicom...

They count as revisions.

Consoles /=/ Handhelds

 

[machomuu]

Yes they do.

The DS Lite, The DSi, The DSiXL, the GBASP, The Slim Gameboy, The NES which is a revision of the Famicom...

They count as revisions.

Consoles /=/ Handhelds

Yes, they're handheld consoles. Though if you mean home consoles and handheld systems, I still said the NES.

 

[Deleted_171835]

Yes they do.

The DS Lite, The DSi, The DSiXL, the GBASP, The Slim Gameboy, The NES which is a revision of the Famicom...

They count as revisions.

Consoles /=/ Handhelds

Yes, they're handheld consoles.

Bah.
You know what I mean.

Anyways, it wouldn't make sense to bring up handhelds in a topic about consoles.

 

[chris888222]

Compatible with PS2 software?

Wootz~

 

[machomuu]

Compatible with PS2 software?

Wootz~

No, it's not.

QUOTE(machomuu @ Jun 20 2011, 08:55 PM) Yes they do.

The DS Lite, The DSi, The DSiXL, the GBASP, The Slim Gameboy, The NES which is a revision of the Famicom...

They count as revisions.

Consoles /=/ Handhelds

Yes, they're handheld consoles.

Bah.
You know what I mean.

Anyways, it wouldn't make sense to bring up handhelds in a topic about consoles.

I edited my post.

 

[chris888222]

Ok I'll get this instead of a vita (maybe).

Since I already have a 3DS it would be pointless to get another handheld.

Or should I get a 360 + vita instead?

Okok enough,

Not backwards compatible with PS2? Darn!!!! >

 

[Nathan Drake]

Is anybody surprised that there is still no PS2 backwards compatibility? I'm sure half the reason is to cut production costs (no point in upping costs now when you had to take a loss for years to sell the system), but the PS2 actually does still sell. New games are still periodically made for it, though no big titles.

The PS2 has long outlived its projected market lifespan.

 

[LightyKD]

Of course when Nintendo makes a console revision people think it's so fucking amazing.

Nintendo doesn't make console revisions.

Colour changes don't count.

Anyways, I really need to get a PS3.

Oh YES they do!

NES versions 1 and 2

SNES versions 1 and 2

GameCube version 1 w/Digital Out and version 2 w/o Digital Out

Wii and all of those damn drive changes the biggest change being the Wii systems that came out in July of 2009.

Yes, the "consumer features" don't change (with the exception of GameCube and it's latter lack of Digital Out) but the innards do go through changes.

 

[Ron457x2]

Of course when Nintendo makes a console revision people think it's so fucking amazing.

Nintendo doesn't make console revisions.

Colour changes don't count.

Anyways, I really need to get a PS3.

Oh YES they do!

NES versions 1 and 2

SNES versions 1 and 2

GameCube version 1 w/Digital Out and version 2 w/o Digital Out

Wii and all of those damn drive changes the biggest change being the Wii systems that came out in July of 2009.

Yes, the "consumer features" don't change (with the exception of GameCube and it's latter lack of Digital Out) but the innards do go through changes.

Why? Because of Piracy.