Do you want backwards compatibility for PS2 games to come back for the PS3?

I notice that many people like to hate on backwards compatiblity and those who want it. I am curious, how many people want it to come back? I mean, it seems like the PS2 is going to disappear soon, so getting a PS2 probably won't be an option anymore later on. The PS2 is more than 11 years old now I think. I think Target has stopped selling them, So most likely, more and more stores are probably going to stop selling them maybe around when the NGP comes out because they need to make room for the newer stuff. Also, PS2 had some of the best games that ever came out! With over 1800 games, the PS3 would get access to a huge library, which is even bigger than the PS3 library at the moment. which would be another huge plus for the PS3.

For me, I think it should come back. Backwards compatiblity was one of the things why I originally chose the PS3. I mean, Sony themselves said that removing backwards compatiblity did not cut down costs that much, they are actually saying that they took it out because they wanted to "encourage people to buy PS3 games". I think though, it was a mistake to remove it from the beginning. Lots of people have been asking for it, it's the second most requested thing at Sony's official blog share.

I have a 60 GB model but you know, there is no guarantee that will last for years to come, so I really do want a slim but I want it to be backwards compatible.

With the PS3, you can make as much memory cards as you want, you can use a wireless controler, the PS3 upscales your PS2 games, and you get less clutter. So really, what's not to like about backwards compatibilty? I know there are some hard core Sony fanboys who like to defend everything Sony does, but I don't agree with Sony's choice in removing it. I think it was one of their worst decisions they ever made!

I know there have been many threads about backwards compatiblity in the past, but I never seen one directly asking people if they wanted it, and I never seen one with a poll.

If you don't care about the subject, that's fine, but don't attack me for posting this thread!

So, thoughts?

Target has PS2's for sale, on their webpage... (gamespot won't let me hot link.... too big, I guess. So, you'll have to copy and paste)

http://www.target.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=2289918011&searchNodeID=2289918011&rh=product_site_launch_date%3A-0a|launch-date%3A-1y|availability%3A-2|hardware_platform-bin%3APlaystation%202&releaseID=

Anyway, being that my phat PS2 still works and my PS3 is about 3 weeks old.... I'm not all that concerned. But, yeah backward compatibility would be good. Although, I wouldn't use it if my PS3 was capable, because I rather wear out my old stuff than my new stuff.

It's only a matter of time before they decide to digitally release PS2 titles via the PSN. They might as well give b/c to those who don't have a b/c system.

Ps2 titles on the PS3 / 4 or the NGP / PSP2. That, or re-make all the PS2 Greatest hits with better graphics / audio.

It's only a matter of time before they decide to digitally release PS2 titles via the PSN. They might as well give b/c to those who don't have a b/c system.

Ps2 titles on the PS3 / 4 or the NGP / PSP2. That, or re-make all the PS2 Greatest hits with better graphics / audio.

brotherreese

As long as Sony doesn't take away PS2 backwards compatibility on my PS2 I'm happy.Timstuff

I have a PS2 Slim new, in-box, for if my other two ever die. I can't even begin to think of my gaming world without "Sky Odyssey" being playable. My Top Favorite Game of All Time!!! No kiddin'. And up til now, every bit worth buying an entire system to ensure... But I sure would like to just be able to play it on my PS3 slim!!!

:D

Target has PS2's for sale, on their webpage... (gamespot won't let me hot link.... too big, I guess. So, you'll have to copy and paste)

http://www.target.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=2289918011&searchNodeID=2289918011&rh=product_site_launch_date%3A-0a|launch-date%3A-1y|availability%3A-2|hardware_platform-bin%3APlaystation%202&releaseID=

Anyway, being that my phat PS2 still works and my PS3 is about 3 weeks old.... I'm not all that concerned. But, yeah backward compatibility would be good. Although, I wouldn't use it if my PS3 was capable, because I rather wear out my old stuff than my new stuff.

Threesixtyci

Target.com does still sell them, but I know 2 local Targets around me did not have them, also, I want to a Sony Style Store and they did not have any PS2 systems or even any games or accessories, but most likely it maybe that stores won't want to sell PS2's anymore since they need to make room for the newer game systems, plus PS2's don't seem to sell as much as they used to. Plus, the PS2 has reached the end of it's life cycle, so it probab;y does not have more than 2 years left at most.

[QUOTE="brotherreese"]

It's only a matter of time before they decide to digitally release PS2 titles via the PSN. They might as well give b/c to those who don't have a b/c system.

Ps2 titles on the PS3 / 4 or the NGP / PSP2. That, or re-make all the PS2 Greatest hits with better graphics / audio.

Threesixtyci

They can't remaster every PS2 game though, not even half of them, ecpecially since they are releasing them very slowly. lol I do like that they are re-mastering PS2 games but they still should bring back backwards compatability.

[QUOTE="Timstuff"]As long as Sony doesn't take away PS2 backwards compatibility on my PS2 I'm happy.Crossel777

If they could, they would ;) lol

I do. One of the reasons I held on buying a ps3 was because I kept hoping they would reintroduce backwards capatibility with ps2 games again, but they still haven't. If something ever happens to my ps2 in the future, I'll have almost 40 games I won't be able to play anymore.

[QUOTE="Crossel777"][QUOTE="Timstuff"]As long as Sony doesn't take away PS2 backwards compatibility on my PS2 I'm happy.killertrumpet92

If they could, they would ;) lol

Nope.

All the series that I loved on the PS2 are/will be on the PS3 in HD. I will get those.

If I had a huge library of titles for my PS2 then I might have a different opinion.

I don't really care. I have a PS2 so it doesn't bother me. I also have a 60gb PS3.

As long as Sony doesn't take away PS2 backwards compatibility on my PS2 I'm happy.Timstuff

Huh?

Nope.

All the series that I loved on the PS2 are/will be on the PS3 in HD. I will get those.

If I had a huge library of titles for my PS2 then I might have a different opinion.

Namgis

Agreed, but it kinda sucks that will have to pay for those tittles twice.

I am kind of surprised that people would actually vote no for backwards compatiblity. I mean, maybe you would not care about it, but lots of people want it. if you had the choice, would you really reject it being in there, I mean it being in there would not harm your PS3 game experience. Sony really should bring it back. They did promise that they would support backwards compatibliy for every PlayStation system they release so they did break their promise. The PS4 better have full backwards compatiblity, becasue if it does not, then it would kind of make me think twice in buying a multi-platform game on their machines.

It would be nice. And they could even get some money for it by charging $10-$20 for a BC option. Really, they're halfway there - they've already emulated the GPU. At least, I think it's the GPU that was emulated and the old PS2 CPU physically slapped into the final BC units. It could be the other way around.DJ_Lae

I'm sure it isn't that hard for them to release an emulator, since in 2009 we saw them patent for an emulator or something. They could even charge for it or something. They know many of us want it. I just don't understand Sony, I really don't. They promised to support backwards compatiblity, but they went back on their word. They should not keep lying to their fans, because that is bad buisness practice.

I am just waiting to see if they bring it back or not. I would have a higher opinion of them if they listened. It would probably make me want to get a slim right away, just maybe. lol

They should bring back the PS2 backwards compatibility. I keep having to share the PS2 with my little cousin and he already damaged the controllers for it but I don't have to share my PS3 since I bought it myself. At least I can still play my PS1 discs on my PS3.

I wouldn't mind it, yeah. I have the 80 gig with "two" usb ports instead of "four" so it isn't compatible.. i mean what the hell is that? i still have my ps2 it's a pain having two systems because i dont have the room for them by my TV, so i have to switch back and forth..

Peep the sig.

When my 60GB stopped reading discs, I bought a 320GB Slim, and a used PS2 Slim because Gamestop had them used for cheap.

Haven't even thought of playing a PS2 game. PS2 is still in its box.

Peep the sig.

When my 60GB stopped reading discs, I bought a 320GB Slim, and a used PS2 Slim because Gamestop had them used for cheap.

Haven't even thought of playing a PS2 game. PS2 is still in its box.

ItsEvolution

Buying a PS2 in the only option now, that's true, but it won't be out much longer since it's now reaching the end of it's life cycle.

I'd love to have it back. I don't know how much I would use it, but to have the option would at least be comforting.

I have a PS2 Slim new, in-box, for if my other two ever die. I can't even begin to think of my gaming world without "Sky Odyssey" being playable. My Top Favorite Game of All Time!!! No kiddin'. And up til now, every bit worth buying an entire system to ensure... But I sure would like to just be able to play it on my PS3 slim!!!

:D

MonkeySpot

I really need to go and buy some back-up PlayStation 2's at some point. Seems like the best way to ensure that I'll always be able to revisit some old favorites.

I've moved on from the PS2 now ever since I got a PS3a few years ago. The only way I'd play a PS2 game now is if one of my favourites came to PSN, otherwise I look ahead to the future

Let me put it this way: I wouldn't mind if they add backward compatibility for free, but knowing myself, I can't go back to old-looking games.

I don't understand why Sony even bothered with an emulator. I mean, how much does a PS2 internals cost them to make nowadays, anyway? 10 bucks? I'm sure, if they wanted to, they could stick the PS2 internals into the PS3 casing. Then they wouldn't need to emulate, anything....

this question is getting old. I see it on here all the time, B/C is not comming back so deal with it.jcopp72

Well, if you read my opening post, I already said that I know Backwards Compatiblity was talked about plenty of times before, but I never saw a thread that directly asked if people wanted it, or one with a poll. I was just curious. And I already knew I would be getting such responses as yours, that's why I already said my reason for posting this thread in advance. So, if you are getting tired of these threads, you don't have to pay attention to them. Simple as that.

And as for backwards compatiblity not coming back, that's fine... I should then just buy all multi-platform games for another system next gen if they continue not to support backwards compatiblity. Less money for them.

I would like backwards compatibility to return. There are a lot of PS2 games I didn't get around to playing which I would love to play now. Maybe I should just buy a PS2?LazyMushroom

Buying a PS2 is the only option as of now, sadely. They need to bring back backwards compatiblity.

I think HD collections for the most part are a much better solution to the lack of backwards compatility. PS2 games did indeed look like utter crap on a HDTV, even with the upscaling features.

I can live without it but it would be awesome to have it back.