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Did 2.4 add Backwards Compatibility on 80GB PS3 Model?

Slade, moderator back at the GT forums, is reporting that one of those "not listed" FW 2.40 features is full Backwards Compatibility. He reports that Mana Khemia was previously unplayable, but now is.

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Alexander Roy6524d ago (Edited 6524d ago )

I don't think it's 100% just now. Sony said they improve it over time, so maybe that was just the next one on their list or a nice side effect from fixing another game.

EDIT: Before I look like a fool - the title first said "100% BC", so that's were my statement comes from.

cp686524d ago

Indeed, it could be that they've just added that features for future use...just like the youtube uploading feature. It wasn't official revealed although it was included in one of those earlier firmware. (if i remember well, it was 2.20)

IanTH6524d ago

Because 80 GB models had BC, just like 85-90% or something. A more appropriate title would be "Improved Backwards Compatibility?" I definitely know they do little updates here and there to improve compatibility with all titles, PS2 included.

In any event, if they got any model (besides the 60 GB of course) to hit 100% BC than they wouldn't keep that under the radar. Considering the overall negativity people had with Sony's decision to reduce/remove BC, you can bet that would be a feature they made visible.

The new store layout (that was included in 2.40 where you hit square to put content in list form) is a small one they didn't even bother to list. I could pretty much guarantee that you would hear "In Game XMB, Trophy Support, and now Full BC on older models" shouted from every journalistic rooftop if it were true.

PoSTedUP6524d ago (Edited 6524d ago )

ill see right now. the only game that dosnt play on my ps3 is scarface, it plays but its like in slow motion for some reason. ill check if it works right now.

EDIT: nope still slow, it might be just my game though.

The gaming GOD6524d ago

However, sony DID say they were working on it for ALL ps3 models and would indeed put it in a firmware update.

I'm not sure if they put it in THIS firmware (2.40) update though

Meresin6524d ago

As far as I know, the 80GB model already does software emulation for PS2 titles. That means that if they intended for the 40GB to have the same functionality, they'd probably have patched it in already.

This is why I don't think there's going to be PS2 titles on the store. They sell a lot more 40GBs than they sell 80GBs, and if they're not adding backwards compatibility for the model they sell more of, it'll flop hard.

Then again, I don't know any of this to be fact. :P

kspraydad6524d ago

The 80GB uses software emulation AND PS2 hardware. The 40GB does not have this hardware and thus emulation of PS2 titles on that system will be more limited (if ever).

I do believe SONY will have limited BC for the 40GB as it shoots them in the foot not to be able sell all that content on the PSN.

resistance1006524d ago

Sony increase PS2 b/c in most firmwares for the PAL 60GBs and Euro 80GBs

callahan096524d ago

YES!

I've had Mana Khemia since it came out and haven't been able to play it. If this makes it playable, then I must shower Sony with praise! (I've already contacted them numerous times just to tell them that I specifically want to be able to play that game, haha)

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot14d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle14d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7714d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments

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15 Years Ago, Mortal Kombat (2011) Saved Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise

A brutal reset, a smarter story, and a return to what made it great—Mortal Kombat (2011) revived the series.

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italiangamer23d ago

"Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise"

Press X to (seriously) doubt.

DarXyde20d ago

Underrated comment. I used to hate that game so much that any time my siblings asked me to play it, I just picked Hom and shut myself down mid-match.

Soy21d ago

And then MK1 killed it again.

DivineHand12520d ago (Edited 20d ago )

15 years went by so fast. I remember playing through the story mode at launch.

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PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida says Jim Ryan fired him because he didn't listen to him

Why did Sony push Shuhei Yoshida out of his role leading PlayStation's first-party games? He'd overseen some huge successes. Well, apparently, he didn't listen.

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Relientk7722d ago

Yeah I can see that for sure. Shuhei Yoshida should have been in charge not Jim Ryan.

Cacabunga22d ago

It should be free highway for him now.. but Sony are too stupid to see this, especially that moron Hulst

S2Killinit22d ago (Edited 22d ago )

Wtf why all that anger. PlayStation is dominating on every level. Besides I think there is a little more to hiring a CEO than just who is available. Its not like its a athlete your team wants to buy.

neutralgamer199221d ago

S2Killinit

live service failures, chasing trends, closing studios. yes dominating

Cacabunga21d ago

Sony is Dominating because competition is not existing. Compared to previous gens this is the poorest in terms of software offerings.

Last gen we got Uncharted 4 Lost Legacy and TLOU2 from ND alone.

This is so far a remasters gen, with no competition to lift up the quality

1nsomniac21d ago (Edited 21d ago )

..."PlayStation is dominating on every level"....

...Really???

PlayStation are soon heading into a new generation in the not to distant future. They currently have the worst customer satisfaction they've ever sustained as a company. The company is heading for a huge crash while at the same time they'll need to be planning how they are going to try and win back that favour and the build up to their new releases.

Yes financially they're winning but they're going to have to ride out this complete public corporate disaster. No one has faith in the company or the product anymore. They've damaged their public image so much this generation. Greed can kill anyone.

medman21d ago

Hulst is a disaster......

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blacktiger21d ago

He would've done the same thing and fire Jim Ryan and Shuhei would be the villain. Why?
Because Elite creates the narrative and distraction for gamers, users and citizens.

Outside_ofthe_Box22d ago

More confirmation that Jim Ryan is the culprit for what has happened to Sony. Hulst needs to go too. What sucks is that a lot of the good top heads at Sony are no longer there. I wish that guys that were forced out prematurely by Dumbo Jimbo like Shuhei and Layden came back.

robtion21d ago

Yep. Yoshida was responsible for bringing one of the best games of this generation to playstation (Stellar Blade). He is an actual gamer and is in touch with what gamers want (creative, fun games, not GaaS and agenda pushing). He also seems like a genuinely nice guy if you watch some interviews. Of course they got rid of him.

darthv7222d ago

Makes you wonder if MS even thought about hiring him after Phil and Sarah were leaving. He certainly couldn't make their situation any worse.

Agent7522d ago

Microflop. After Windows XP and Xbox 360, it all went floppy.

S2Killinit22d ago

Floppy 😆
No pun intended

badz14922d ago

Yoshida for President! Jim Ryan was and always be a hack! Sony should get Shu back

Lightning7722d ago

All the gamer/consumer lead heads are gone across PS and Xbox. shuhei gone phil's gone (questionable) but gone. The future of gaming is somewhat uncertain across the board.

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