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How to Play PS2 Games on a New 80Gb PS3

Expand your PlayStation 3 game library by playing PlayStation 2 games. The PlayStation 2 had hundreds of great games that you can now find at a bargain price since they̵7;re last-generation games. While they PlayStation 3 does not have full backwards compatibility, most PlayStation 2 games will work on your PlayStation 3.

Instructions

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  Check your PlayStation 2 game̵7;s compatibility by going to the official PlayStation support website (see Resources).
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  Select the ̶0;80GB̶1; radio button and type in the name of the game. You must type it exactly as it appears on the game case (for example, ̶0;Final Fantasy X,̶1; not ̶0;Final Fantasy 10̶1;).
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  Click ̶0;Submit.̶1; At this point you may be asked to provide further details, including whether the game was for PlayStation or PlayStation 2, and the developer̵7;s name.
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  Analyze the search results. It will say ̶0;No major problems for this title,̶1; or will give a list of possible glitches or errors associated with the game.
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  Insert the PlayStation 2 game disc into your PlayStation 3 if you̵7;ve been given the go-ahead by the support website. Play the game as you would normally.

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