New PS3 Slimline

[Kyle]

I just checked the one I have and its limited to 220-240 volts, so it wouldn't work in Japan/America.

I will probably get a slimline, haven't got one of my own yet. I hear rumours of backwards compatability through Emulation as well...

I see they are removing the option to use other operating systems on the slim. Bye bye Linux....

I'd that's ever confirmed I will have no hesitation buying a slimline PS3.

I remember reading on Kotaku that Sony actually filed for some sort of "PS2 software emulation on PS3" patent just a couple of months ago. This could mean two things:

1) They'll offer PS2 titles as downloads only from their network store.

2) They patented it to stop 3rd parties from offering similar emulators, so you cannot play PS2 discs/roms on the PS3, and have to purchase the games again from their network store.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

That second option was the first that sprang to my mind.

The thing that annoys me the most with the PS3 is before it was released, they were hawking the backwards compatability thing all over the place. Then the option just faded away. If I had pre-ordered one, I would have demanded my money back thanks to false advertising.

With a bit of luck, someone will make a converter or something like what has happend to PSP, but considering how no-one has been able to hack the PS3 yet, I wouldn't hold my breath.

[Paulbot]

Both those options are a slap in the face for loyal fans.

Hopefully they'll just Do something to let us keep playing our classic games on their new console.

[Vector Prime]

Well as an early adopter, I got one of the original PS3 (albeit an original 20gb one, since upgraded) and it came with the full PS2 "Emotion Engine" chipset (ie the PS2 processor as opposed to software emulation seen on the Oz release verson) for backwards compatibility (although I've never used it since it's region locked to Asian region PS2 games - lol)

[Paulbot]

Hmm, if I had to pay to get the classic games on PS3... i wouldn't be totally against that. As long as it's not too much, and that the graphics are upgraded in some way or some other bonuses are provided. For instance I'm already planing to get the next gen version of Marvel vs Capcom 2 and the SFII HD remix version. If they could provide those missing PC-only levels from the earlier Tomb Raider games I'd be happy too.

[G1Optimal]

its true, my PS3 is a US one with a $10 AUS cable, no probs! Any standard PC power cable will do the trick. I imported back when the dollar was win so I paid $450AUS inc post for my PS3. and that's when they were $1000 in the shops, TAKE THAT SONY AUS!

or similar looking "if not old style" kettle cords..
"heard, that from someone selling Commodore 64 floppy disk drives few years back"

I remember reading on Kotaku that Sony actually filed for some sort of "PS2 software emulation on PS3" patent just a couple of months ago. This could mean two things:

1) They'll offer PS2 titles as downloads only from their network store.

2) They patented it to stop 3rd parties from offering similar emulators, so you cannot play PS2 discs/roms on the PS3, and have to purchase the games again from their network store.

I like the idea of Backward Compatibility and i hope they do bring it back eventually, if not at least into the PS4.

and sure, i wouldn't like to buy the PS2 games that i have again, but...


Thinking about it

• as long, as it isn't "that much to buy"
  ( would even like it even more, if there is some kind of discount "if" you get the games you already have again)
• it is upscaled to "HD Resoloutions" .

I Don't think, it will much of a problem for me.
and if the did this to
Ace Combat 4: Distant Thunder(leave the Landing bit Intact)
Ace Combat 5: Squadron Leader (hopefully, fix the landing bits to resemble Ac4)
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War (also hopefully, fix the landing bits to resemble Ac4)

i would get them again.

plus i might be interested in getting Ace Combat 3:Electrosphere and Transformers: Beast Wars that was on PSX again if they fix up the graphics.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Koller concluded that backwards compatibility "won't be returning.”

I expect them to do PS2 games on the PSN, I just hope they don't gouge the prices. The Xbox Originals on Live were priced pretty well, too bad the emulation was spotty.

[G1Optimal]

Koller concluded that backwards compatibility "won't be returning.”

I expect them to do PS2 games on the PSN, I just hope they don't gouge the prices. The Xbox Originals on Live were priced pretty well, too bad the emulation was spotty.

I just lost a "bit" of interest, in getting one...

[G1Optimal]

On second thoughts, If this is true about Backwards Compatibility

The Reason Why There is No PS2 Emulator In FW 3.0
source:psinsider.e-mpire

I suppose, it would be understandable ....

[Fungal Infection]

If you're holding off buying a PS3 because of its lack of PS2 emulation then seriously you need to reassess whether you want one at all. You are buying a PS3 to play PS3 games, not PS2 games. The reason PS2 emulation was dropped to begin with was because the emotion chip cost money which in turn made the PS3 more expensive to manufacture. PAL PS2 emulation did exist in software form but even then it was never 100%. I have a PS3 with the software emulation and games such as GT4 didn't even work 100% (frame rates were choppy). Sony even had a website up detailing which games worked/didn't work/kinda worked which shows that it was never 100% to begin with. Add to the fact that the PS3 has never had a memory card port to begin and it means even if you did have PS2 emu, you couldn't use your old saves on the PS3 anyway (frustrating for GT fans who'd gained all their licences and unlocked all the rare cars.). So really, if you want to play PS2 games, stick to the PS2 and use the PS3 for what its primarily designed for - to play PS3 games.