Will the PS 3 play all the old PS2 games, sing-stars and buzz discs?

Question

Will the PS 3 play all the old PS2 games, sing-stars and buzz discs?

Answer 1

A current model PS3 won't play any PS2 games directly. However, SingStar is a special case. If you get SingStar for the PS3 and let it update to the latest version through the PSN, then you can use your PS2 SingStar discs as track packs on the PS3. You still won't be able to just start the PS2 game, but you can start the PS3 one and switch discs to get the other songs. You just need the game; the PS2 mics will work on the PS3 as well.

Answer 2

Yes the only PS3s that play PS2 games (also known as backwards compatible which means they have the hardware required to play ps2 games)are the 20gb (CECHB01 version) the 60gb (CECHA01 and CECHC01 version) and the "old" 80gb (CECHE01 version) NOTE: All versions that play PS2 games as of now are discontinued (you won't find them at stores but you can buy them at ebay, amazon, craigslist or game stop used though).



Remember: if the PS3 doesn't have 4 USB slots it won't be backwards compatible with any PS2 game like the the discontinued 40gb(CECHG01 and CECHH01 versions)"new" 80gb (CECHK01

CECHL01 versions) and 160gb(CECHP01) ps3 out now but every PS3 can play PS1 games!

Answer 3

Newer PS3 models (80gb and 160gb) are not backward compatible. It is even written on the box when you go buy a PS3. So no sing-stars and buzz discs and no PS2 games will work at all on it.

Answer 4

people seriously need to learn what the search bar is for.



I take it I'm going to be answering this question forever too:



backward compatibility for the PS3 with PS2 games is as follows:



20GB (4 USB slots, no longer in production) - yes

60GB (4 USB slots, no longer in production) - yes

80GB with 4 USB slots (no longer in production, bundled with MGS4 or Motor Storm) - yes

40GB (2 USB slots, no longer in production) - NO

80GB with 2 USB slots - NO

160GB (2 USB slots) - NO

any other up coming PS3's - NO



in short: if it has 4 USB slots, yes. if it has 2 USB slots, no.



all PS3s play PS1 games.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_3#Models



the download that others may refer to is for backwards compatible PS3s ONLY!!!!!!!!!!! a download will NOT make a non-backwards compatible PS3 play PS2 games. PERIOD!



"If a PLAYSTATION 3 is not backward compatible, you will not be able to add this function through any hardware (i.e., changing the hard disk drive) or software (i.e., updates, homebrew) upgrades or modifications. "

that came DIRECTLY from Sony's own website: http://playstation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/playstation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=232&p_sid=1P9bCDwj



there is a RUMOR going around that Sony may be able to make a patch that will allow all non-backwards compatible PS3s play PS2 games. it is just a RUMOR right now, but it may happen. they say that no software update would make PS2 games play in a PS3. but they also said it wasn't possible to have Dual Shock in the Six Axis controller. and that controller has been available for a while now...



if you do own/buy a PS3 that is backwards compatible, not all games may work. to see if there are any compatibility issues with your console and a PS2 (or PS1) game, check this site: http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/CompatibleStatus

Answer 5

New PS3s are not backwards compatible. The older PS3s are limited in there compatibility, some games will play, while others will not. The Playstation Network has PS1 games for download, maybe in the future they will feature PS2 games.

Answer 6

the PS3's with 2 usb ports are not backwards compatible however, sony has created an emulator that will make them backwards compatible. There are signs to suggestion sony will release this emulator in the form of an update thereby making all PS3's backwards compatible. just have some patience, the info on this is still really new.

Answer 7

ok the newer ones without backwards compatibility probably wont

altho if u get singstar on ps3 then u can put in singstar on ps2 and put all the songs onto ur ps3 im not sure if this is the same for buzz however

Answer 8

No. The PS3 is not backwards compatible for games from earlier Playstations.

Answer 9

Only the old ones

Answer 10

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Answer 11

Depends on what type of PS3 you have.