Board 8 > I'm planning on getting a backwards compatible PS3, but have a question

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FateStayAlbion
08/27/11 7:14:00 PM
#1:


Is there any significant difference between the backwards compatible versions released a few years back and the new ones outside of just the HD size and being slimmer?

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GuessMyUserName
08/27/11 7:16:00 PM
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well, they're backwards compatible for one

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FateStayAlbion
08/27/11 7:18:00 PM
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other then that obviously

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SlymDayspring
08/27/11 7:18:00 PM
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the new ones are more energy efficient, create less heat, and also have a better blu ray drive. I wouldn't recommend getting a BC old one if it is used, the life on the blu ray drive is probably short at this point.

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GuessMyUserName
08/27/11 7:19:00 PM
#5:


you can always replace the blu-ray drive though

that's what I did with my BC PS3

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Mershaaay
08/27/11 7:19:00 PM
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You cant play PS1 games I think, only PS2 whereas the "non-backwards" you can play PS1 games but not PS2

I think that is correct

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SlymDayspring
08/27/11 7:21:00 PM
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you can still play ps1.

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foolm0ron
08/27/11 7:23:00 PM
#8:


All PS3s can play PS1 games

The super early BC PS3s has hardware PS2 emulation while the later ones have software... basically it means that the later ones don't play 100% of games, only like 90%, so it's possible some obscure game might not play.

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CalvinbalI
08/27/11 7:23:00 PM
#9:


Mershaaay posted...
You cant play PS1 games I think, only PS2 whereas the "non-backwards" you can play PS1 games but not PS2

I think that is correct


This is incorrect.

And I haven't had any performance issues or hardware failures on my BC PS3. But I probably haven't used it as much as some other people on here.

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Diet Water
08/27/11 7:24:00 PM
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All PS3s can play PS1 games.

I've had my BC PS3 for almost 4 years and it has performed as it should; it's an 80 gig. Four USB slots is also a major convenience.

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Mershaaay
08/27/11 7:24:00 PM
#11:


foolm0ron posted...
All PS3s can play PS1 games

The super early BC PS3s has hardware PS2 emulation while the later ones have software... basically it means that the later ones don't play 100% of games, only like 90%, so it's possible some obscure game might not play.


yeah this is what I meant

the same problem happens when you use the component cable for PS2... you can't play certain PS1 games like Mega Man Collection !!

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