I still haven't bought a PS3 and won't for at least a few months (probably early early 09).  I know I've missed the completely backwards compatible systems, but at least the software emulation PS2 ones are still around...right?  So the 80 gig is gonna lose any backwards compatibility?  Will the 160 have software emulation?  Will any?  Is buying an old 20 or 60 gig model off of ebay or craigslist my only options?

I wouldn't mind terribly losing PS1 games, there's only 1 I ever play "Top Shop" one of the best party games ever.  But yeah, not ready to lose all PS2 games just yet...

oh, part of the point of this is that to afford a PS3, I'd have to try to sell my PS2, so I want to still play PS2 games if I can.

From what I've read, the software emulation is for PS1 games, not PS2.  You should check here:

http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/CompatibleStatus

I've never owned a PS1, 2, or 3, so I feel fortunate in not having to worry about my old game
collection working on a new system.

Go 360! :P

All PS3s are backwards compatible with PSone games. However, only the 20, 60, and original 80 GB are backwards compatible with PS2 games. 160 will not have BC. Sorry dude.

rumors go that they will be adding bc to all ps3s later on with a system update...
but its just a rumor :(

"rumors go that they will be adding bc to all ps3s later on with a system update...
but its just a rumor :("

"Solid_SnakeXx said:

"rumors go that they will be adding bc to all ps3s later on with a system update...
but its just a rumor :("

 I am so not sure why they didn't just include it.  Its not like gamers are sticking to a PS2 only library when picking up a PS3 so its not like Sony is losing out on anything and if software was good for up to what was it; an 85 percent perfect backup rate then whats the big deal about keeping it in, its not like its really costing them a ton more money!"

yeah, i might just save that ps2.  thank you guys.

"Solid_SnakeXx said:
 I am so not sure why they didn't just include it.  Its not like gamers are sticking to a PS2 only library when picking up a PS3 so its not like Sony is losing out on anything and if software was good for up to what was it; an 85 percent perfect backup rate then whats the big deal about keeping it in, its not like its really costing them a ton more money!"