How Can I Play Playstation 1 Games on My Playstation 3?

Checking Your PS3

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  Check the back of the PlayStation 3 box under the features.

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  Read the Compatible Software/Media statement to determine whether your PS3 system is compatible with PlayStation games.

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  Check the back of your PS3 for the serial number if you no longer have the box. If your serial number is CECHB01, CECHA01 or CECHE01, your system has backwards compatibility for PS1 and PS2 games.

Game Compatibility

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  Check to see whether specific PlayStation titles are compatible with your PS3. Visit the PlayStation website--there is a link in the Resources section--to check this information against your model.

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  Select the platform you own.

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  Type the title into the Game Title box and select "Enter."

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  Use the "Additional Search Filters" option to narrow your search to PlayStation titles only.

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  Scroll down the page to view your results. If the description reads "No major problems for this title," you can play that game on your PS3.

Downloading Games From PlayStationNetwork

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  Access the XrossMediaBar on your PS3.

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  Select the PlayStationNetwork option and sign in. Make sure your PS3 is connected to the Internet.

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  Access the PlayStationStore.

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  Browse through the downloadable games to find the specific title(s) you want to purchase.

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  Select the title and add it to your cart.

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  Select the View Cart option when you're done shopping.

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  Select the "Proceed to Checkout" option.

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  Select the "Confirm Purchase" option to buy the games, which will download to your hard drive.

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  Access your Game Library from the XMB when your games finish downloading.

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  Select the game you would like to play from your Game Library.