Comments on: PS2 Emulation Already Up And Running?

By: The Power Geeks #5 - ThePowerGeeks.com

The Power Geeks #5 - ThePowerGeeks.com — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:15:57 +0000

[...] Klunky software been there but disabled for awhile now [...]

By: tyrant161

tyrant161 — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:25:35 +0000

I am inclined to think that the emulation will only work with PS2 downloads from psn….Reason?
Sony will make more money from PS2 downloads as second hand PS2 games usually sell for around 4 for £10 of which Sony get nothing.

By: S1nghSat1onal

S1nghSat1onal — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:55:35 +0000

Does this mean we might be able to play PS2 discs on the PS3 eventually? Im sorry I dont quite understand.

By: BalramRules

BalramRules — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:44:22 +0000

Sony! Please activate the chip!
If you do, did you know that everyone I know would buy it just because of that!

By: .. :: [ PS2 Emulation On PS3

.. :: [ PS2 Emulation On PS3 — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:42:20 +0000

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By: tyrant161

tyrant161 — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:33:20 +0000

Yes, Ridge Racer on psp is loads better than Ridge Racer7…also psp Loco Roco is a fantastic game and the PSN loco Roco Corecho (or what ever its called) download for Ps3 is a pants in comparison, A Loco Roco striaght port from psp to Ps3 with full screen graphics would have been so much better.

By: tyrant161

tyrant161 — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:28:36 +0000

I have the launch Ps3 which already plays Ps2 games but i can see this full software emulation happening.
1…As a rule of thumb-the computer/console that is doing the emulation, needs to be at least 3 times more powerfull than the machine it’s emulating.
2…I have Ps1,Megadrive,SNES,N64,Dreamcast and Sega model 1&2 arcade Emulators for my PC and all the games i play on them work and play fine plus look loads better too….these emulators are home made by enthusiasts but Sony know the Ps2/Ps3 hardware inside and out, they also own the BIOS codes which makes the emulation a lot easier, coupled together with Sony’s top programers….I believe it will happen.
I already own Shadow of the colossus,ICO,Amplitude and Resident evil4 on disc but i would still buy and download these games from PSN just because they are great games and there’s no disc to damage.

By: name

name — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:58:36 +0000

mine runs ps2 games with no problem, ratchet and clank 3 runs perfectly as does gladiator.
mayb the rumors of GOW3 LE coming with 1 and 2 packed in will happen after all fingers crosses, i havent played the first one and its impossible to find without the use of a CC.
what i would love sony to do in firmeware 3.0.
make psp games playable on the ps3.
i know its probably never going to hapen because then theres barely any reason to own a psp then.
but it would be pritty cool, theres a few psp games i want to play but not enough to warrent 400 AUD for them.

By: ANTS101

ANTS101 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:43:41 +0000

It’s quite possible.
If it is the case, SONY may just be waiting until they have enough PS2 games ready for the PS store.

By: colmshan1990

colmshan1990 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:52:06 +0000

I only have PS3 games, but I could buy second hand games in GameStop or something. Has anyone else tried this?

By: Lambo_1989

Lambo_1989 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:31:54 +0000

So will people like me with 60GB be affected or not because I would really like to play Ratchet and clank series (ps2) without slow motion graphics. (the only games I have that are effected)

By: Withnail

Withnail — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:01:26 +0000

"I am surprised this has come to the surface so quickly since this may be the main feature for firmware update 3.0 which is due around christmas." /facepalm What are you basing this on exactly?

By: Hardcore Christian Gamer

Hardcore Christian Gamer — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:46:20 +0000

[...] ability. No, seriously. As reported in some circles, if Sony can break through some lingering issues with the graphics processor, then honest-to-goodness PS2 Emulation on your PS3 will be a reality. Upgrade your hard drives, [...]

By: colmshan1990

colmshan1990 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:17:51 +0000

Maybe the ’secret feature’ in 2.80?

By: Watchful

Watchful — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:20:12 +0000

You need a SingStar PS3 game to try it. If you’ve got that and a PS2 SingStar disc, try it and see if it works.

By: ANTS101

ANTS101 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:19:16 +0000

I am surprised this has come to the surface so quickly since this may be the main feature for firmware update 3.0 which is due around christmas.

What would be interesting is if hackers managed to activate it. The emulator may be more ready than what has been said. SONY may be waiting on for testers to give the go ahead that may involve testing hundreds of games to make sure it is 100% bug free! And the launch around christmas time would persuade more people to buy a PS3.

I guess only time will tell.

By: Watchful

Watchful — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:15:15 +0000

No you won’t see PS2 games on the PSP. It’s not powerful enough to run an emulator. Neither is the PS3 at the moment.

Pricing or discs, no idea. Sony would be stupid to deliberately exclude the playing of PS2 discs though, they want to capture as many people upgrading from PS2 as possible and BC is a key selling point. That’s why the early PS3s could do it.

But everyone wanted cheaper PS3s and to do that costs had to be cut and the PS2’s Emotion Engine was the first to go. Followed shortly after by the PS2’s Graphics Synthesizer, memory card reader and a couple of USB ports (plus other internal changes).

I believe if Sony could get this working we’d have it already and I don’t think they’d charge for it. Emulating custom silicon in software is extremely difficult when you need to emulate the performance not just the operation.

By: vouzamo

vouzamo — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:09:49 +0000

They have probably already succeeded in this and are just looking for the most profitable way to manage the distribution of PS2 titles.

By: ANTS101

ANTS101 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:06:35 +0000

That is a really good point but at least the original PS2 games on DVD ROM will be cheap

By: Timesh1993

Timesh1993 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:00:48 +0000

I can now play some of my old favourites before i go and sell them all to Game because i need to money