First gen 20 60 and 80 gb, the 80 had a software emulation instead of a chip. They might bring this feature back in future updates. During an interview about the PS3 slim, a Sony exec said PS2 emulation is not coming back ever. The 20gb didn't have anything.
None of the Slim or Super Slim models are backward compatible with PS2 games but are compatible with PSone games. PS3 models Original Model (Phat) – This is the first model that Sony released in November 2006. Jan 2, 2023. #1. It's no secret that the PS3 had unusual hardware architecture with it's CELL cpu and nvidia RSX gpu. To this day, it's the only PlayStation where it's games haven't been available to play on a newer PlayStation system. There are many gems on this system that have never been available on a different platform like Metal Gear No it isnt. Just buy a PS3 (preferrably a Slim) and if you want to play PS2 games buy a PS2 in addition. A backwards compatible PS3 is cool but if you look at the downsides of those old models (not all fat PS3s are backwards compatible, just some specific older models) it just isnt worth it. 2. Divinedragn4. No the game is not backwards compatible with any PS3 console. The USA 60 GB model is worth more to people who want it than the 80 GB model with 4 USB ports. Retail they go for the cost of a newMore Fandoms. Fantasy. Sci-fi. The PlayStation 2 is backwards compatible with PlayStation in 2000s The PlayStation Portable is backwards compatible with PlayStation in 2006s The PlayStation 3 is Backwards compatible with PlayStation 2 classics in 2011s and PlayStation 1 Discs The PlayStation Vita is Backwards compatible withzzud.