BC via Firmware upgrade Rumors

http://www.psu.com/Rumour--Backwards-compatibility-still-in-works-for-PS3-News--a0005609-p0.php

If this happens it would be great! Looking forward to playing some classic PS2 games. But just rumors so far!

I hope this happens - I now have an 80gb model without BC - and I want more than anything to play GOW 1 and GOW 2 again before GOW 3 comes out. I would like to do it without buying another PS2 - though I have been thinking about doing that. It would be really nice if SONY allowed all PS3's to use BC even if it is only software based.

"Sony almost added PlayStation 2 backwards compatibility to a recent PlayStation 3 firmware update, but changed its mind at the last minute."

Why? :?

"Sony almost added PlayStation 2 backwards compatibility to a recent PlayStation 3 firmware update, but changed its mind at the last minute."

Why? :?

"Sony almost added PlayStation 2 backwards compatibility to a recent PlayStation 3 firmware update, but changed its mind at the last minute."

Why? :?

Floppy_Jim

ps2's are still selling strong and you can rest assured that even at the super cheap price they're going at it's virtually all profit for them, i don't see them supporting software based BC until they discontinue production of ps2 hardware. its business, can't blame them i guess but it would be awesome of them to release it early.

"Sony almost added PlayStation 2 backwards compatibility to a recent PlayStation 3 firmware update, but changed its mind at the last minute."

Why? :?

ps2's are still selling strong and you can rest assured that even at the super cheap price they're going at it's virtually all profit for them, i don't see them supporting software based BC until they discontinue production of ps2 hardware. its business, can't blame them i guess but it would be awesome of them to release it early.

[QUOTE="Floppy_Jim"]

"Sony almost added PlayStation 2 backwards compatibility to a recent PlayStation 3 firmware update, but changed its mind at the last minute."

Why? :?

z4twenny

ps2's are still selling strong and you can rest assured that even at the super cheap price they're going at it's virtually all profit for them, i don't see them supporting software based BC until they discontinue production of ps2 hardware. its business, can't blame them i guess but it would be awesome of them to release it early.

Don't you need emulators? How would this even be possible?

Are emulators hardware or software?

I don't see how including BC again would boost sales. The early PS3s already had it and we found out how well that went.Zidaneski

Don't you need emulators? How would this even be possible?

Are emulators hardware or software?

Scianix-Black

[QUOTE="Scianix-Black"]

Don't you need emulators? How would this even be possible?

Are emulators hardware or software?

Mckenna1845

Which leads me to believe that this may not happen.

And even if it did, I don't want it to be mandatory.

[QUOTE="Scianix-Black"]

Don't you need emulators? How would this even be possible?

Are emulators hardware or software?

Mckenna1845

what about the 80 gig ps3? dose it have the BC software or the hardware? (just wondreing)

Don't you need emulators? How would this even be possible?

Are emulators hardware or software?

Which leads me to believe that this may not happen.

And even if it did, I don't want it to be mandatory.

[QUOTE="Scianix-Black"][QUOTE="Mckenna1845"] They can be both, like you can get pretty much any emulator for pc which are all software based, or like the 60gb ps3 you can put the hardware into the console. The problem with software is that you can run into glitches and games just not working.DataDream

Which leads me to believe that this may not happen.

And even if it did, I don't want it to be mandatory.

Well, it's like Mckenna said, the software emulators bring about glitches and stuff, plus I've already got BC on my console.

So I don't want my hardware, which works fine, to be replaced with a software upgrade that could potentially be glitchy.

Unless the update somehow detects my PS3 has BC already and just does nothing.

[QUOTE="Mckenna1845"][QUOTE="Scianix-Black"]

Don't you need emulators? How would this even be possible?

Are emulators hardware or software?

finalstar2007

what about the 80 gig ps3? dose it have the BC software or the hardware? (just wondreing)

[QUOTE="finalstar2007"][QUOTE="Mckenna1845"] They can be both, like you can get pretty much any emulator for pc which are all software based, or like the 60gb ps3 you can put the hardware into the console. The problem with software is that you can run into glitches and games just not working.Mckenna1845

what about the 80 gig ps3? dose it have the BC software or the hardware? (just wondreing)

Oh, so I have software.

BUT STILL.

Would the new update software replace my perfect, old one?

[QUOTE="Zidaneski"]I don't see how including BC again would boost sales. The early PS3s already had it and we found out how well that went.PS3Gamer_1

There was the 20gig, and 60gig and they could play PS2/PS1/PS3 games and Blu-ray movies. If PS2 owners wanted to make the jump they would have. Many didn't, I guess they were happy to continue playing their PS2 games. Now PS3 is cheaper now and doesn't play PS2 games. Ok, thats fine more people bought it now cause they have a PS2 and didn't need their PS3 to play PS2 games. Whats the point of adding BC back into it? PS2 owners have no need for that. And if anyone doesn't have a PS2 why didn't they get a PS3 when it was able to play practically all PS1/PS2/PS3 ad Blu-rays? You get FOUR systems in one right there.

[QUOTE="Mckenna1845"][QUOTE="finalstar2007"]

what about the 80 gig ps3? dose it have the BC software or the hardware? (just wondreing)

Scianix-Black

Oh, so I have software.

BUT STILL.

Would the new update software replace my perfect, old one?

[QUOTE="PS3Gamer_1"][QUOTE="Zidaneski"]I don't see how including BC again would boost sales. The early PS3s already had it and we found out how well that went.Zidaneski

There was the 20gig, and 60gig and they could play PS2/PS1/PS3 games and Blu-ray movies. If PS2 owners wanted to make the jump they would have. Many didn't, I guess they were happy to continue playing their PS2 games. Now PS3 is cheaper now and doesn't play PS2 games. Ok, thats fine more people bought it now cause they have a PS2 and didn't need their PS3 to play PS2 games. Whats the point of adding BC back into it? PS2 owners have no need for that. And if anyone doesn't have a PS2 why didn't they get a PS3 when it was able to play practically all PS1/PS2/PS3 ad Blu-rays? You get FOUR systems in one right there.

[QUOTE="Scianix-Black"][QUOTE="Mckenna1845"] yeah the 80gb is software emulation, which is why this whole rumor thing is around.siLVURcross

Oh, so I have software.

BUT STILL.

Would the new update software replace my perfect, old one?

no i believe it is 100% software, which is why people think sony should include it. I'm not sure why Sony haven't done it yet, i guess they deem it unnecessary.

Scianix is right though if they include this for everybody it would mess up the 60gb as that's hardware based, and they might conflict.

What they should do, if they believe ps2 sales would be hindered, is add it to the psn store and put a small charge to it. It would benefit everybody that way.

Which leads me to believe that this may not happen.

And even if it did, I don't want it to be mandatory.

Well, it's like Mckenna said, the software emulators bring about glitches and stuff, plus I've already got BC on my console.

So I don't want my hardware, which works fine, to be replaced with a software upgrade that could potentially be glitchy.

Unless the update somehow detects my PS3 has BC already and just does nothing.

[QUOTE="Scianix-Black"][QUOTE="Mckenna1845"] yeah the 80gb is software emulation, which is why this whole rumor thing is around.siLVURcross

BUT STILL.

Would the new update software replace my perfect, old one?

And 100% software is possible. Anyone that is into PC emulation knows that they can emulate pretty much anything, providing they have enough power and knowledge of the architecture (which one would think Sony has)...

[QUOTE="siLVURcross"][QUOTE="Scianix-Black"]Oh, so I have software.

BUT STILL.

Would the new update software replace my perfect, old one? hermes200

And 100% software is possible. Anyone that is into PC emulation knows that they can emulate pretty much anything, providing they have enough power and knowledge of the architecture (which one would think Sony has)...

[QUOTE="Floppy_Jim"]

"Sony almost added PlayStation 2 backwards compatibility to a recent PlayStation 3 firmware update, but changed its mind at the last minute."

Why? :?

z4twenny

ps2's are still selling strong and you can rest assured that even at the super cheap price they're going at it's virtually all profit for them, i don't see them supporting software based BC until they discontinue production of ps2 hardware. its business, can't blame them i guess but it would be awesome of them to release it early.

i wouldn't be suprised if they made you guys pay for the B/C Download. But for us 20GB & 60GB owners, we're enjoying our FULL b/c muahahha :)Sk8ter_213

LOL. 60GB owner right here & loving it.

[QUOTE="Sk8ter_213"]i wouldn't be suprised if they made you guys pay for the B/C Download. But for us 20GB & 60GB owners, we're enjoying our FULL b/c muahahha :)MusashiSensi

LOL. 60GB owner right here & loving it.

[QUOTE="Zidaneski"]

[QUOTE="PS3Gamer_1"] The early PS3 sales were hindered by many factors. Too many SKU's confused people, high price point deterred many people away from Sony, especially with the lack of launch titles. This has been discussed to death. The addition of hardware bc hindered sony because of the pricing (they claim that in order to reduce prices, they would have to remove hardware bc to reduce costs) Adding BC now may induce many ps2 owners to make the jump. Not everyone has jumped into this gen of consoles. BC would also boost or continue to support sales of ps2 software, and also (obviously) help boost software sales for ps3. PS3Gamer_1

There was the 20gig, and 60gig and they could play PS2/PS1/PS3 games and Blu-ray movies. If PS2 owners wanted to make the jump they would have. Many didn't, I guess they were happy to continue playing their PS2 games. Now PS3 is cheaper now and doesn't play PS2 games. Ok, thats fine more people bought it now cause they have a PS2 and didn't need their PS3 to play PS2 games. Whats the point of adding BC back into it? PS2 owners have no need for that. And if anyone doesn't have a PS2 why didn't they get a PS3 when it was able to play practically all PS1/PS2/PS3 ad Blu-rays? You get FOUR systems in one right there.

It was expensive. I saved up and waited for the price to go down. The PS2 is way cheap and so are its games. If someone wants a PS3 but has missed out on PS2 games I would think they would still buy a PS2 and just play that for a while until the PS3 drops even further in price. Walmart offers a $100 gift card these days. Theres your PS2 right there. If Sony has to spend more money to get BC back into consoles there is no way they would do it. I could see them making it available to download for those that don't have it but not without a hefty price tag. At least $20.

News Flash : European 60GB PS3s = Software BC.rogerjak

What if they gave PS2 BC on xmasalong with the Open Home Beta and Socom 1.3 patch! that would rockamericahellyeah

Reahehehehelly? PS2?

[QUOTE="americahellyeah"]What if they gave PS2 BC on xmasalong with the Open Home Beta and Socom 1.3 patch! that would rockMusashiSensi

Reahehehehelly? PS2?

[QUOTE="PS3Gamer_1"][QUOTE="Zidaneski"]

There was the 20gig, and 60gig and they could play PS2/PS1/PS3 games and Blu-ray movies. If PS2 owners wanted to make the jump they would have. Many didn't, I guess they were happy to continue playing their PS2 games. Now PS3 is cheaper now and doesn't play PS2 games. Ok, thats fine more people bought it now cause they have a PS2 and didn't need their PS3 to play PS2 games. Whats the point of adding BC back into it? PS2 owners have no need for that. And if anyone doesn't have a PS2 why didn't they get a PS3 when it was able to play practically all PS1/PS2/PS3 ad Blu-rays? You get FOUR systems in one right there.

Zidaneski

It was expensive. I saved up and waited for the price to go down. The PS2 is way cheap and so are its games. If someone wants a PS3 but has missed out on PS2 games I would think they would still buy a PS2 and just play that for a while until the PS3 drops even further in price. Walmart offers a $100 gift card these days. Theres your PS2 right there. If Sony has to spend more money to get BC back into consoles there is no way they would do it. I could see them making it available to download for those that don't have it but not without a hefty price tag. At least $20.

yeah i hope this happens since my 60gb gpu fried so i took it back to bestbuy and had to get the new 80gb with out BCPOPEYE1716