PS2 backwards compatibility question (for original 80gig system)

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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.

Posted 1 month, 1 week ago

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.

Post by thundergamer (10 posts) See mini bio

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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$?

Posted 1 month, 1 week ago

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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thundergamer said:

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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 know the numbers but the ones with BC go for a lot more.

Posted 1 month, 1 week ago

thundergamer said:

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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 know the numbers but the ones with BC go for a lot more.

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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.

Posted 1 month, 1 week ago

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.

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Kush said:

"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."

Even though I know that the 60gb ps3 has full BC I don't really care my 80gb has never let me down.

Posted 1 month, 1 week ago

Kush said:

"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."

Even though I know that the 60gb ps3 has full BC I don't really care my 80gb has never let me down.

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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.

Posted 1 month, 1 week ago

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.

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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

Edited 1 month, 1 week ago

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

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