So ive been thinking with all the PS2 HD collections already announced, how big is the chance that sony is already perfectly able to to supply a PS2 software emulator but that the guys at marketing simply figured there is more money to be had by holding it back for the next console. A big argument for it could be that people have not yet had enough time to grow nostalgic and releasing them too soon would just over saturate the market
 
Today we can no longer play our PS2 discs and go out to buy HD reprints only playable on the PS3 and next generation we can re-buy the PSN version  that will just be the PS2 version ran through a emulator. 

While I agree, I can also tell you this.
 
There is the PS2. You can't use snes carts on the wii, or the ds, or so. Sure, ps2 uses discs, which the ps3 uses even though it's a different format. But try running a ps2 emulator on your pc. If you are complaining about the lack of backwards compatibility, chances are you can't. Why? Because it's TOUGH. Consoles use different architectures, processors, video cards, and such. While hardware is more powerful, not all hardware is based on the same technology, even if it's of the same brand.
 
Besides, ps2 games look like sh** on the ps3, with the 1080p upscaling and stuff. If you want ps2 games in HD, you have 2 options:
 
A VERY GOOD computer, running them with an emulator
 
An HD remake.
 
Trust me, it's the best option. And if you just want to play your old ps2 games....
 
A ps2.

Even if you do have a top notch computer, emulators still aren't perfect. You'll get bugs and weird stuff happening from time to time. Since PS2 games weren't designed to run on a PC, even an emulator won't be 100% perfect. However, you can get it to look better than it used to, if you do have the aforementioned amazing computer. Of course, the best option is to just buy a PS2 if you want to play PS2 games. They're pretty cheap.

Even if you do have a top notch computer, emulators still aren't perfect. You'll get bugs and weird stuff happening from time to time. Since PS2 games weren't designed to run on a PC, even an emulator won't be 100% perfect. However, you can get it to look better than it used to, if you do have the aforementioned amazing computer. Of course, the best option is to just buy a PS2 if you want to play PS2 games. They're pretty cheap.

@RaikohBlade said:

Even if you do have a top notch computer, emulators still aren't perfect. You'll get bugs and weird stuff happening from time to time. Since PS2 games weren't designed to run on a PC, even an emulator won't be 100% perfect. However, you can get it to look better than it used to, if you do have the aforementioned amazing computer. Of course, the best option is to just buy a PS2 if you want to play PS2 games. They're pretty cheap.

Granted that my computer is very good, most of the games I try to play run into emulation bugs. Missing textures, extreme slowdown, etc.

I play my PS2 games on my PS2... I keep it around because I still have plenty of great games to play. I was tempted to play FFXII on an emulator. I went through a lot of trouble just to find out it plays at a good 10 FPS on my PC.
 
Anyway, I'd rather an HD remake because games like FFXII look terrible on my TV.

@RaikohBlade said:

@ajamafalous said:

@RaikohBlade said:

Even if you do have a top notch computer, emulators still aren't perfect. You'll get bugs and weird stuff happening from time to time. Since PS2 games weren't designed to run on a PC, even an emulator won't be 100% perfect. However, you can get it to look better than it used to, if you do have the aforementioned amazing computer. Of course, the best option is to just buy a PS2 if you want to play PS2 games. They're pretty cheap.

Granted that my computer is very good, most of the games I try to play run into emulation bugs. Missing textures, extreme slowdown, etc.

It also depends on the individual games. Some games work better than others with emulators. Some games don't work at all. Of course, with every new version of an emulator, more compatibility issues are resolved. However, it will still be far from perfect.

Yeah, I'm aware. Still super disheartening, though.

PCSX2 works great for me. I does require you to acquire a PS2 BIOS file on your own and configure a few things. When you are done though it's freaking awesome. Your entire PS2 library in 1080p. As long as you aren't a complete idiot it doesn't take much to find and get going.

In the case of PS2 emulation through a PC, you'll also have to go through the mess of finding configurations and plugins that will make specific games work. And even so most of the time it's less than 100 percent accurate. Hell, I think PS1 emulation still have some hiccups now and then (I can't even run my Tron Bonne game well on an emulator).

you know this is ilegal right?

you know this is ilegal right?

@Juicebox said:

you know this is ilegal right?

You can do it legally by obtaining the bios through your own bought ps2 and using your own ps2 discs. It worst, it's a really grey area in the law

Whoa guess i should have decided on a diverent title, my question was about Sonys, wether it could be a tactic to delay backwards compatibility to open up the path for HD remakes

So ive been thinking with all the PS2 HD collections already announced, how big is the chance that sony is already perfectly able to to supply a PS2 software emulator but that the guys at marketing simply figured there is more money to be had by holding it back for the next console. A big argument for it could be that people have not yet had enough time to grow nostalgic and releasing them too soon would just over saturate the market   Today we can no longer play our PS2 discs and go out to buy HD reprints only playable on the PS3 and next generation we can re-buy the PSN version  that will just be the PS2 version ran through a emulator.