How to Make an 80GB PS3 Compatible With PS2 Games

Unlike the Microsoft Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii, all of the versions of the Sony PlayStation 3 or PS3 are not compatible with the games of its predecessor, the PlayStation 2. However, if you own an 80 gigabyte PlayStation 3, there is a good chance that your PS3 has the ability to play PS2 games. PS3 systems with a specific serial number will have the ability to play PS2 games. Additionally, if your PS3 cannot play PS2 games from the disc, you still have the option of getting some PS2 games from the PlayStation Store.

Instructions

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     Check the USB ports on your PS3. If the system has four USB ports, your system should be designed to play PS2 games.

   • 2

     Go to the website at us.playstation.com/support/compatiblestatus/index.htm. Select the "80 GB Playstation 3" option, and type in the name of the PS2 game you wish to play in the text box.

   • 3

     Click the "Search" button to begin a search for your game. Only a select few PS2 games are not available for play with the PS3, so finding the game on this website should not be a problem.