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How to Put Backwards Compatibility on a 40Gb PS3

If you want your 40GB (gigabyte) Sony PlayStation 3 video game console to become backward compatible and play Sony PlayStation 2 video games, you're going to need to download and install a firmware update. The original factory firmware was not backward compatible with older games, but subsequent updates have unlocked these capabilities. You can download and install a firmware update through your Sony PlayStation 3's main menu.

Instructions

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  Turn on your Sony PlayStation 3 and let the unit load until you see its main menu system.
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  Use your PlayStation 3 controller to highlight the "Settings" option. Press the "X" controller button to enter the "Settings" menu.
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  Select "System Update."
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  Select "Update via Internet." Your Sony PlayStation 3 will connect to the Internet and compare the firmware it is currently running to the latest version that is available online. If a newer version is available online, it will be automatically downloaded and installed. Your Sony PlayStation 3 will reset once this installation has finished.
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  Insert a PlayStation 2 game disc into your newly updated Sony PlayStation 3. The PS2 game will now load just fine on your PS3.

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