I was hoping someone could clarify an issue regarding the software emulation of PS2 games on the older 80gig models - is the PS3 able to output non-progressive scan PS2 titles in 480p?

I ask because I play my games on computer monitors now, which are progressive scan-only, which means I can't use them to play the majority of my PS2 collection.

If getting an older model 80gb PS3 (which go for about $600 nowadays specifically because of the BC) would fix this problem, I would seriously consider forking over the extra cash. If not, I'll just get a newer model and continue not bothering to plug my PS2 into a real TV as tears stream down my cheeks.

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I can't say I have an answer for you sorry. Where did you hear that older 80gb models go for 600$?

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I don't have an answer for you (I think it would be yes), but I have never seen the old 80GB go for $600...I think you may be thinking of the 60GB with full BC. I honestly feel blessed to own a 60GB.

"I don't have an answer for you (I think it would be yes), but I have never seen the old 80GB go for $600...I think you may be thinking of the 60GB with full BC. I honestly feel blessed to own a 60GB."

Actually, I have seen the older 80gigs going for around 600 cause I've been looking at prices online. the price went up after it got discontinued. But actually I was probably thinking of the price for the MGS4 bundle so the system itself wouldn't be that much, but close enough, if you're talking brand new.

Anyways I finally found an answer through google. Sounds like it does work, so I need to get me one of the BC PS3s.

You really want either the 20 or 60gb if you can swing 'em. Either way, the PS3 will upscale all PS1/PS2 games to at least 480i and then output in whatever resolution your monitor supports (and your PS3 is configured with) if you enable the upscaling option for PS1/PS2 playback.

If/When you play your PS1 games on the PS3, make sure you leave smoothing off. It looks terrible.

edit - Looks like a 60gb moved on eBay today for ~$375/shipped

If/When you play your PS1 games on the PS3, make sure you leave smoothing off. It looks terrible.

I believe it tries to scale the games to 1080P. And yes it can scale games to 480P from what I've seen.

Smoothing ruins PS2 games, it looks ok on some PS1 games