PS2 Games On The Store?
Could full PS2 compatibility and downloadable PS2 games be coming soon? Article written by nofi in PS3 Rumours, on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 7:36.French site JV247 is reporting that during an interview at a French video game publisher the site was told, off the record, that Sony almost added backwards compatibility to a recent PS3 firmware update, but changed their mind at the last minute.
However, the site was told that the changes could come in a future update, and if they do add it it’s because Sony want to start selling PS2 games on the PlayStation Store. Interesting news, but naturally take it with a pinch of salt until Sony say otherwise.
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Pingu | 04/12/2008 08:05
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I think they should fix the compability rather than giving us an opportunity to buy the games again. I would also like for the FF series from the PSX system to come out on the store first.
Withnail | 04/12/2008 08:23
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Take it up with Square.
Pingu | 04/12/2008 08:44
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Can I? How do I contact them? And if possible, don’t you think someone had done it already?
Jas-n | 04/12/2008 20:34
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You mean the PS1, the PSX is an extended PS2… which I’m after… so if your selling, i’ll be buying.
piekat | 04/12/2008 08:53
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If it’s true and if they charge for a reasonable price, it could be a great revenue maker for Sony. Some PS2 games still look good and play great, I won’t mind coughing some Euro to play the likes of GoW, J-RPGs or some old PS2 shooters.
I have a 60 Gb so backward comp is not a problem, but allowing others to play some PS2 classics is good in my opinion. I only hope they don’t limit the choice to a few crappy games as they did with the PSone games
GChris | 04/12/2008 10:28
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I think this could be good news even for 60Gb owners, as the current BC isn’t all that amazing – if they’re going to add full software emulation, they might also be fixing some of the bugs in the existing emulation.
I wonder if they’ll still use the hardware chips where they’re available or just go to full software emulation for everyone for more consistency (which would make it easier when people report bugs, etc)
piekat | 04/12/2008 10:40
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I haven’t got problems, but my PS2 library is pretty limited, I may have been just lucky
bigwhiteyeti | 04/12/2008 19:30
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Add MGS2 and 3, Resident Evil (Biohazard) 4 and the Grand Theft Auto series.
I bought my PS3 after they nixxed bw compatibility, and finally just bought a PS2 to play my old titles.
andytorr | 04/12/2008 09:15
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If they added backwards compatibility, would this then mean you can play PS2 discs in the console? If so, I’m cracking out GT4 again until 5 is released. Or even better, they could have it to download on the store.
KittDJW | 04/12/2008 09:44
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yeah, it was included in release models we can play almost all PS2 games.. just wish it was available to everyone.
andytorr | 04/12/2008 10:02
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I was a bit skint at the time…
cyax | 04/12/2008 09:25
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Having downloadable PS2 games on PSN would be great. Not only for convenience since I reckon a lot of older PS2 games are hard to find these days, but perhaps more importantly because a sale through PSN is money straight into Sonys pockets instead of people buying used games.
KittDJW | 04/12/2008 09:31
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Now I’m glad that I picked up that cheap 320gb hard drive from Play. I’ve got the release model with backwards compatibility but it would be nice if they included an option to install your old PS2 disk collection onto hard drive as well as games to download..
My Father-in-law is desperate to continue Final Fantasy 12 on his PS3 and is hoping for the firmware update to allow this to happen and to be honest I really don’t see why Sony doesn’t include this.. it would only help with sales even if it’s with more PS2 games, it’s still more choice and variety of software to play.
Bladesteel | 04/12/2008 20:59
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If he still has a PS2 he may be happier playing it on that. The pre rendered scenes look like poop. I think they are recorded interlaced and that looks when played back on ps2 but not through the emulation on a european ps3. Still I play it on the ps3 and am happy.
RocketSOL | 04/12/2008 09:48
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downloadable PS2 games would be nice, as long as the choice is good. theres still one or two PS1 titles id like to see as a download.
3shirts | 04/12/2008 10:34
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I’ve been waiting for this since launch. There are loads of good PS2 titles but then again, there are lots of good PS1 ones that still haven’t appeared on there so I won’t hold my breath
irishturtle | 04/12/2008 10:36
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AWESOME!!!!
Okay, so hows about updating Remote Play as well, so that I can play the Metal Gear Saga…oh but hold on, HOLD ON… the PSP has only one F%*king stick, Bollocks!!!
Oh well, one can hope for a work around.
bigwhiteyeti | 04/12/2008 19:33
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MGS 2 doesn’t even need the second analog stick, except for the sword fighting. Snake Eater doesn’t either, but then, Subsistence (with the good camera) does. :/
masoke | 04/12/2008 11:08
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I had thought this was on the cards since they announced in Leipzig about issues being resolved to allow hot-swapping of PS2 SingStar discs because they resolved something that allowed the PS3 to read them. It seemed a lot of work to go to for something that (to me) seemed a bit niche.
johngrat100 | 04/12/2008 11:13
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I’ve just sold all my good PS2 games on Ebay
Rubbish
paxpacis | 04/12/2008 11:24
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Mmm… So I have to sell my 60gb launch model quickly before the PS2 compatibility is back on all models
seedaripper1973 | 04/12/2008 13:03
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LOL i was thinking the exact same thing (hence the stars) i was considering getting shot of my back comp 60gig for nice cash on ebay (then updating a 40gig to 320gig) and still have money left over..BC is not important to me, and neither are card readers or extra USB (i can use any old comp ones for that)
DONT DO IT SONY! (idiots pay a fortune for 60 giggers)
Pixl1983 | 04/12/2008 11:55
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I’ll be more than a bit pissed off if they get PS2 games on the store yet don’t let you use PS2 disks. That’s an obvious business move, but an immoral one. Don’t let us down on this!
TctclMvPhase | 04/12/2008 12:04
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What would be particularly great about this is the chance to buy games from the other region’s stores…
I personally would love the chance to pick up the European version of Ico.
Pixl1983 | 04/12/2008 13:27
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Was there a difference?
5M1L3Y | 04/12/2008 12:59
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I don’t think Sony will ever put Hardware emulation back in, mainly because of the costs and the costs when the laser breaks down and all the calls to the support centres…
Jas-n | 04/12/2008 20:39
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Hmmm, i traded in most of my PS2 games in at game a while ago, i have 2 left, and thats because game was offering under £1 for them, they should really go on eBay with a bunch off PS1 titles.