Playstation 3 Backward Compatibility Question...?

Question

I've been looking up comparisons of the several PS3 models, model CECHE01 in particular. On a comparison chart in the backward compatibility row it says "yes (software)". What does the word "software" in parenthesis mean? I also read an article that says this model has "limited backward compatibility." Can someone please explain this to me? Thanks.

Answer 1

The original launch PS3s had hardware backward compatibility; basically they had most components of a PS2 inside the console so games ran almost exactly like they were on a PS2. This model has something like 99% backward compatibility.



The next revision removed some of those extra components and replaced them with software, which isn't 100% the same as the hardware that was replaced. Because of this, some games don't work properly or even might not work at all. 85-90% of games still work, though.



Current revisions removed all the extra components, so there's no backward compatibility at all with the PS2. It'll still play PSone games.

Answer 2

If its the 80gb version with purely 2 usb ports then it purely helps ps1 video games backwards compatibility. The previous 80gb with 4 usb ports helps the two ps2 and ps1. edit- yet there are rumors of an finished ps2 emulation utility replace which could pop out quickly. Sony at present filed a patent for one and its up interior the air no rely if or no longer it will be applied.

Answer 3

The new one is not backwards compatible.