There were a few different model releases within even the larger console variant. In order to determine whether your PS3 can play your PS2 games, we will need to take a look at a couple of features including the serial number located on the exterior of the console itself.
On your journey to backwards compatibility you have advanced to the next step. If you see that there are only 2 USB ports on the front of your system, we apologize, but your journey to Sony-approved, legitimate backwards compatibility has come to an end. After verifying that your PS3 has all 4 USB ports, we are then going to be taking a look at the serial numbers of your specific console to determine where along the path of enlightenment, I mean, backward compatibility your console has brought you.
You will be looking toward the end of the serial number for the 4 letters CECHxxx. Once you find that section of the serial number, the letter immediately following the H will tell us where you stand. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article methods. Related Articles.
Article Summary. Method 1. All rights reserved. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc. Look at your PS3 to determine if it is a "fat" PS3. The original PS3 design is often referred to as the "fat" PS3. Only some fat PS3s are backwards compatible, but not all of them are. The "slim" and "super slim" models are not backwards compatible.
The ones with 4 USB ports on the front are. You can jailbreak a PS3 to play PS2 games. Doing so will void your warranty and can get you banned from the PlayStation Network. All backwards compatible PS3s are "fat," but not all fat PS3s are backwards compatible. Look at the serial number. Find the sticker on the back of your PS3. You may run into issues with some PS2 discs. Check if your game is compatible. While you can usually just pop the PS2 disc into a compatible PS3 and start playing without issues, some PS2 games have known compatibility problems.
Insert your PS2 disc into your PS3. If your game is compatible with your PS3 model, it will start just like a PS3 game. You'll see the PlayStation 2 logo and your game will begin. Press the PS button to activate the controller. When the game starts, you'll be prompted to insert a controller.
You may not be able to play PS2 games properly if you are using a third-party PS3 controller. If you can't get it to work, try an official controller. Create a PS2 virtual Memory Card. In order to save your PS2 games, you'll need to create a virtual Memory Card that the PS2 game will treat as a physical card.
Adjust your PS2 playback settings. Your backwards compatible PS3 will have a couple of PS2-related settings that you can adjust. This will affect how the image is zoomed or stretched to fit your screen. Choose "Off" if the game doesn't look good when upscaled. Choose your Smoothing settings. Smoothing will attempt to smooth out rough edges in your games.
This will be more noticeable in games with 3D graphics. Smoothing may not be noticeable in the games you play, and may actually make things look worse. Method 2. Open the PlayStation Store. You can do this from the PS3, or by logging into store.
Open the "Games" section of the store. You'll see a variety of different categories. Select "Classics.
Check the "PS2 Classics" box. This will filter the results so that only PS2 Classics are displayed. Add any games that you want to purchase to your cart.
The game selection will vary depending on your region. Purchase the game. Once you're done adding items to your cart, you can checkout. If you want to play PS2 games of your PS3, then you need to make sure you buy the right model. There are a few PS2 discs that will not work on any PS3 model.
To tell if your console is PS2 backward compatible:. You can tell if a PS3 is a slim model if it has a lower profile, a matte black finish not shiny , and the PS3 logo on the top instead of the word "PlayStation 3. These were available at launch only. They do not have Wi-Fi nor a flash card reader, but they do have four USB ports and are backward compatible. These were also only available at launch. The face where you insert the disc is also silver. If you have an 80GB PlayStation 3, or a Metal Gear Solid PS3, that hasn't been updated since it came out of the box, it may still be backward compatible through software emulation.
If you use any PS3 online services, then your console has likely lost the PS2 software emulation backward compatibility. Therefore, your best bet for playing old PS2 games is to buy a used PlayStation 2 if you don't already have one. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content.
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