Sony PS3 has problems running some PS, PS2 games

Iria · Nov 14, 2006, 05:03 AM

Source: Yahoo! News
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp. said on Tuesday its new video game console, the PlayStation 3, does not run some PlayStation and PlayStation 2 software titles properly, the latest problem the electronics maker has encountered in its cash cow game business.

TheBlackCat · Nov 14, 2006, 05:21 AM

Strange, you would have thought they would have checked this by now. This doesn't make it any different than the 360, but the PS3 was advertised as being compatible with all PS and PS2 products.

I thought the PS3 had PS2 hardware built in. How could this sort of thing happen if that was the case? (this is not a rhetorical question, I am genuinely curious)

Necrosis · Nov 14, 2006, 05:45 AM

It'll probably improve with future updates via their on-line service.

Dark Lord · Nov 14, 2006, 05:54 AM

it just inherited a PS2 problem.

from what i can tell, the new slim PS2s cant properly play all PS2 games, and the ps3 is useing the ps2s tech in it.

TheBlackCat · Nov 14, 2006, 06:11 AM

I see. So what is so different about the slimline PS2? And will it have firmware upgrades to correct it?

Dark Lord · Nov 14, 2006, 06:59 AM

dont know for sure, but from what it soudns like things will continue to be fixed with continues firm ware updates.

even saw something about some games may get patches of some form just so they will work on the ps3.

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Nov 14, 2006, 09:28 AM

ahh these minor problems can arise, as long as its not some crazy disc read error.

im gonna consider purchasing one once i heard about all the issues with it.

Nov 14, 2006, 05:03 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Sony PS3 has problems running some PS, PS2 games Source: Yahoo! News _________ TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp. said on Tuesday its new video game console, the PlayStation 3, does not run some PlayStation and PlayStation 2 software titles properly, the latest problem the electronics maker has encountered in its cash cow game business.

Nov 14, 2006, 05:21 AM	#2
TheBlackCat DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Searching for the Candle in the Dark Posts: 567 Rep Power: 0	Strange, you would have thought they would have checked this by now. This doesn't make it any different than the 360, but the PS3 was advertised as being compatible with all PS and PS2 products. I thought the PS3 had PS2 hardware built in. How could this sort of thing happen if that was the case? (this is not a rhetorical question, I am genuinely curious) __________________ [color=#000000]There is always an easy solution to every human problem—neat, plausible and wrong.[/color] -H. L. Mencken

Nov 14, 2006, 05:54 AM	#4
Dark Lord HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,945 Rep Power: 125 System Specs	it just inherited a PS2 problem. from what i can tell, the new slim PS2s cant properly play all PS2 games, and the ps3 is useing the ps2s tech in it. __________________

Nov 14, 2006, 06:11 AM	#5
TheBlackCat DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Searching for the Candle in the Dark Posts: 567 Rep Power: 0	I see. So what is so different about the slimline PS2? And will it have firmware upgrades to correct it? __________________ [color=#000000]There is always an easy solution to every human problem—neat, plausible and wrong.[/color] -H. L. Mencken

Nov 14, 2006, 06:59 AM	#6
Dark Lord HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,945 Rep Power: 125 System Specs	dont know for sure, but from what it soudns like things will continue to be fixed with continues firm ware updates. even saw something about some games may get patches of some form just so they will work on the ps3. __________________

Nov 14, 2006, 05:45 AM	#3
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	It'll probably improve with future updates via their on-line service.

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BiGBrOwNPimpsta HH's #1 Hustla and Pimp Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Dirty Dot Posts: 7,717 Rep Power: 107 System Specs	ahh these minor problems can arise, as long as its not some crazy disc read error. im gonna consider purchasing one once i heard about all the issues with it. __________________ Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music \| Logitech Z-5500 THX 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers \| 2 Lite-On 20x S-ATA Burners \| Logitech G700 Mouse \| Logitech MX5500 Bluetooth Keyboard