Distracted Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Alright, thanks to everyone below that answered the previous question, but I have another question for if I get a PS3. It's not directly related to it, but enough to be asked here: Does HDready equal HD? Does that mean I can watch HDTV with an HDready tv? It's just that I'm confused by that name. If this doesn't belong here anymore, feel free to move it. I just thought it wasn't worth making a new thread in Tech 'n Comp for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracion1 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Afaik, the newer PS3s aren't backwards compatible with old PS1/2 games. Personally, I'd go for the one with the bigger hard drive and stick to the PS2 for your old stuff. "In the beginning, the universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vansing Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I have the 40GB model and it cant play PS2/1 games, im pretty sure 60GB can but not sure about 80GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caxis Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 All PS3 models have PS1 backwards compatibility through software emulation. The 20GB and 60GB models have the best PS2 backwards compatibility, because they contain the emotion engine chip. Neither model is still in production. The 80GB PS3's that were bundled with a game (MotorStorm {I think} and MGS4) had PS2 backwards compatibility through software emulation. Again, neither model is still in production. The current 80GB model (Which replaced the 40GB model) does not have PS2 backwards compatibility, and neither does the 160GB model. These models are currently in production. You might be able to find one of the PS3 bundles (Most likely MGS4) at a store, but there's a really small chance that you would. The other option is to ebay or buy a used one from a game store (EBGames) or find one in a newspaper or something. If you are going to buy an older version, get the 60GB model since it's much better. I also heard that a new 250GB model is coming out, which will have PS2 backwards compatibility, but I haven't searched for any information regarding the 250GB model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distracted Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 Wow, Caxis, your post cleared things up. And I think the 80GB is in a pack with MotorStorm: Pacific Rift, according to commercials. Thanks to everyone for answering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caxis Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 And I think the 80GB is in a pack with MotorStorm: Pacific Rift, according to commercials. To clarify, the MotorStorm bundle was from 2007, Pacific Rift came out last month. The last bundle was the MGS4 bundle, and only those 80GB models had PS2 backwards compatibility. And after looking around, the 250GB model was just a rumor/joke, so I don't know if future PS3's will have bacwards compatibility with PS2 games.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distracted Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 And I think the 80GB is in a pack with MotorStorm: Pacific Rift, according to commercials. To clarify, the MotorStorm bundle was from 2007, Pacific Rift came out last month. The last bundle was the MGS4 bundle, and only those 80GB models had PS2 backwards compatibility. And after looking around, the 250GB model was just a rumor/joke, so I don't know if future PS3's will have bacwards compatibility with PS2 games.. Ok, thanks, that clears everything up for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaziek Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 yep, the release 60 gig model had backwards compatability, but they scrapped that "useless" feature in the newer models. One of the big reasons I'm buying a 360 instead of a PS3 come new year. That and SFIV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey98771 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I own an 80gb PS3 and I find that when i put ps2/1 games on(save on ps3) it doesn't make a difference since the ps2 memory card is 8gb, they should be no problem taking up space, it wouldn't matter which one you get(gb wise) but if you are planning on putting a lot of games on, get the 80gb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distracted Posted December 4, 2008 Author Share Posted December 4, 2008 I have another question, added it into my first post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPandy Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 HDReady does mean it can do HD. Just look for HDMI slots on the back and if they're there, then it's HD, if not, then it's SD. So don't let anyone tell you you're not worth the earth, These streets are your streets, this turf is your turf, Don't let anyone tell you that you've got to give in, Cos you can make a difference, you can change everything, Just let your dreams be your pilot, your imagination your fuel, Tear up the book and write your own damn rules, Use all that heart, hope and soul that you've got, And the love and the rage that you feel in your gut, And realise that the other world that you're always looking for, Lies right here in front of us, just outside this door, And it's up to you to go out there and paint the canvas, After all, you were put on the earth to do this, So shine your light so bright that all can see, Take pride in being whoever the [bleep] you want to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distracted Posted December 4, 2008 Author Share Posted December 4, 2008 HDReady does mean it can do HD. Just look for HDMI slots on the back and if they're there, then it's HD, if not, then it's SD. Ah, I checked and it has 2 of 'em, thanks. So will that be what I'll use to connect a PS3 to my TV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPandy Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Yup. You need a HDMI cable. Don't worry about the really expensive ones, just pick one up for around £10 and it should be fine, though make sure the connectors are gold plated, and not copper, gold is a much better conductor. So don't let anyone tell you you're not worth the earth, These streets are your streets, this turf is your turf, Don't let anyone tell you that you've got to give in, Cos you can make a difference, you can change everything, Just let your dreams be your pilot, your imagination your fuel, Tear up the book and write your own damn rules, Use all that heart, hope and soul that you've got, And the love and the rage that you feel in your gut, And realise that the other world that you're always looking for, Lies right here in front of us, just outside this door, And it's up to you to go out there and paint the canvas, After all, you were put on the earth to do this, So shine your light so bright that all can see, Take pride in being whoever the [bleep] you want to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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