PS2 Emulation Already Up And Running?

Pixl1983 · 2009-06-30T06:52:22Z

Is your PlayStation 3 running firmware greater than 2.10? Chances are it is, but did you know that apparently it's then already capable of running PS2 games then?

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zootang6172d ago

I know of a few singstar ps2 titles that play on all ps3's. so i don't see why not

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kharma456172d ago

That's not exactly emulating graphics though, it's just reading a sound and video file with some text to go along with it.

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Kushan6172d ago

It still has to display those as graphics, though. They're just not very advanced graphics. If what the article is saying is true, chances are it works purely because the graphics involved are very very basic and don't require full emulation of the PS2's GS.

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Carl14126172d ago

Hmmm i somehow doubt it. Sure they may add it at a later stage but i doubt it's been there since 2.1

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uie4rhig6172d ago

the EE has been emulated since the EU 60GB launch SKU.. the problem with emulation is the GPU, which is much harder to emulate..
btw.. anyone have a link to the patent? i wonder when the patent has been submitted! if anyone has the link please post here :)

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DRUDOG6172d ago

Is this what you're looking for?

http://www.siliconera.com/2...

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Ju6172d ago

^^ This article still refers to the EE, not the GS. Nothing has changed. If this article is accurate, Sony just filed a patent for an already existing EE emulation. Nothing more.

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Proxy6172d ago

With PS2 emulators reaching maturity on PC's that are less powerful than the PS3, it's going to be a real embarrassment for Sony if a bunch of hackers can put together a better emulator than they can for their own platform.

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GameGambits6172d ago

Idk if I can hold out until Tokyo Game Show for more confirmation on Sony's plans about this PS2 backwards compatability on all PS3s or not. August I plan to get a PS2 used with a ton of games I missed out on from PS2 that I really want to play, but if it was in September that Sony were to announce this all PS3 to PS2 compatability I could wait the extra month to save the cash. :)

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uie4rhig6171d ago

nah.. already read that, i'm looking for the actual patent on the patents websites ( http://usasearch.gov) .. i keep searching but can't find anything, where did they get those picture from?

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Pika-pie6171d ago (Edited 6171d ago )

Im glad I bought a 60gb. The only PS2 game in my collection that doesnt play well is FFXII. All the others run really well with HD scaling, aliasing & smoothing :)

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nix6172d ago

i have a 40Gb one (which i upgraded to 250Gb)... i can see PS2 save option in Game Save folder. i don't know if it can play PS2 games though.. don't have any PS2 games with me.

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Mc Fadge6172d ago

You can create PS2 memory cards on any PS3 system, but they are useless on the ones without BC (at the moment)

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nix6172d ago

oh well.... )x

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table6172d ago

Downloadable games is cool but I want to be able to play hard copies at some point. Maybe some of the tech boffins could tell me if this is possible?

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Kushan6172d ago

There's absolutely no reason why not. If the PS3 can emulate the required PS2 hardware to just run the games, there's no reason why it couldn't load them from a DVD as opposed to a hard drive. In fact, this option would actually require less "work" on Sony's part (Not that any kind of ISO loading is difficult).

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IdleLeeSiuLung6171d ago

True, unless Sony wants to corner the market and sell DLC games only. Same price point, no manufacturing, no retailer cut and more advertisement from visiting PSN Store.

This is probably unlikely though (as Sony can keep the PS2 console alive longer), but I hope there would be an outrage if it were to happen.

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Kushan6171d ago

I think if Sony were ever going to do that, they'd have locked out PS1 games as well.

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LightofDarkness6172d ago

Well. I've got a 20GB launch PS3, emulation means nowt to me. Thanks to a built-in emotion engine, I can also run PS2 back-ups from an external HDD thanks to Swap-Magic and USB Advance. Shine on, launch PS3.

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xino6172d ago

how do they know that the newer ps3 models can play PS2 games eh?
Have they tested it?

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Kushan6172d ago

Try reading the article for once?

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Mikelarry6172d ago (Edited 6172d ago )

sony u best not play with my emotions. cuz if this is true it would be the best news for me as it means i can get my ssx tricky on.i do hope they come out soon and make an official statement about this soon.

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LorD6172d ago

Hell yes Sony! Gimme my ps2 playback on my ps3, so I can pick up some of those great used ps2 games that are currently on sale for $5 or less.

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Pixel_Addict6172d ago

Should be used else where. I think most people have moved on, and if you still have enough time to play both PS3 AND PS2 games, then you need to get a job.

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LightofDarkness6172d ago

I've got plenty of time for PS2 games, and I have a 9-5. Come on man:

SOTC/Ico
Persona 3/4
GOW/GOW2
DMC 1/3
FFXII (I HATE X!!!)
MGS3
GTA3/VC/SA

Then there's the plethora of lesser known titles, like God Hand and what not. The PS2 still has an amazing library, and it will be some time before it is forgotten.

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Pixl19836172d ago

What about the big share of the market that are still buying PS2s? Sony's core market are in the bag. It could be that they're looking to tempt over the masses with this and the wand.

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Mikelarry6172d ago

not me i know yes the ps3 should be ps3 games first but sometimes i just get so bored of the current gen games and need to go back to the old games, games i played cuz i actually enjoyed them not for all this trophy hunting crap.

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VMAN_016172d ago

Light of Darkness, you really hate FFX? I am interested to hear your choice on that.

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LightofDarkness6172d ago

1) The most unlikeable cast of characters in any Final Fantasy game (or almost any game I've ever played). Such whiny, angst filled teenagers serve only to irritate me. The designs were rubbish too.

2) Atrocious voice-acting.

3) A boring, overly soppy story-line with the thematic depth of a kiddie-pool in an ant colony.

4) Rather boring combat, skill progression was lame.

5) Suffers from too many cutscenes.

Overall, I just didn't like it. XII, on the other hand, was a nice step forward for the series IMO.

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Knightrid8086172d ago

I was unlucky enough to have had FF X as my first Final Fantasy game. The horrible voice acting was what I caught immediately and that's one of my pet peeves.

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wollie6172d ago

Totally agree LoD! I very much appreciated XII's mature themes and story line as well as the infinite character customization. X was lame because only such lameness could have spawned X-2.

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DragonWarrior465346172d ago

http://www.metacritic.com/g...

Wow, you guys are in the minority with those comments.

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xionpunk6172d ago

People who also appreciate FFXII? That's rare on this site. I loved the story and characters of XII, and especially the combat sytem and ZERO random encounters. Good stuff.

I'm making my way through FFX right now though, and like it. It's hard going back to that turn based system though.

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akaFullMetal6172d ago

FFX was fun but a lot of people make it out to be the best one, I think it was ok, I much enjoyed FF7 and FF8 better. I have an unopened copy of FF9 maybe I should open it and try that one?

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budbundystyles6171d ago

FFVI is the best IMO.

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Disccordia6171d ago

The voice acting was rubbish but to be fair, it was the first jrpg that had it, and it's improved a lot since then. I thought Rikku and Auron were pretty cool characters.

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LiquifiedArt6172d ago

...but it doesn't really matter whether its partly implented or not implemented at all. If its not completely ready we (The Consumer) will not see it.

So who cares.

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Biphter6172d ago

Otherwise all the Euro Launch 60GB and older MGS4 bundle USA 80GB PS3's wouldn´t run PS2 games. Those machines rely on the EE SOFTWARE emulation to work.

I'm quite sure Sony are improving emulation in the background as each new Firmware upgrade adds compatibility and small GFX glitch fixes as I have found. As recently as 2.20 My Euro Launch PS3 suddenly started running some PS1 games that it hadn't before also, so they are refining the PS1 emulation also. They just don't talk about it anymore.

I'm quite sure at some point PS2 emulation will appear in software purely, but as the article says, the main headache is the GPU. Thats the final part that was taken out with the newer 40GB and 80/160 GB models. So technically the article is pointless as it states the obvious.

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mcgrawgamer6172d ago

I always thought they were working on this to be honest. even after they took bc out the newer models the option for ps2 game saves was still there. I personally think they trying to find a way to use to cell to upscale games via the GS, or they could be attempting to get the cell to do it all. Either way it would be great for me to be able to play the original god of war in HD even if it's only upscaled.

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KilZoneGeneralStrife6172d ago

Ps2 busted,Im waiting for bc.

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a_squirrel6172d ago

me too :D

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shadowboricua6172d ago

Up, maybe... RUNNING??? NO!!!!

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bjornbear6172d ago

I see something like 3.0 having full PS2 game emulation software compatibility, so eventually, when 3.0 comes out, we'll be able to play any PS2 games on the PS3 =) That means however...what will i do with my PS2 =O?! can't sell it...any ps2 now is 99€ =P so...hmmmm

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FantasyStar6172d ago (Edited 6172d ago )

I hope that the PS2 emulation comes soon. I'll dump my death-prone 60GB and go for something better. NOT! (haha! got cha!)

I'll only switch PS3s if the software emulation provides better IQ and performance for PS2 games and only on those terms. Otherwise I'd rather still keep my feature-rich PS3.

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hatchimatchi6172d ago

i went out and bought a silver slim ps2 last month, my ps3 doesn't have ps2 compatibility but it doesn't really matter now. It would be nice though if they did bring it back and started putting ps2 games on the psn. I'd definitely buy some seeing how some games are hard to come by. (ico)

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a_squirrel6172d ago

im still confuzed...

so let me get this straight, they're lining up a HUGE offensive before Christmas?

Firmware + Slim?

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budbundystyles6171d ago

No slim.

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Dellis6171d ago

FULL HARDWARE BC>>>>>Emulatio n

but you 40 gig having types will need to get that

since the real PS3(60/20) is the only place to get real PS2 BC

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Disccordia6171d ago

Not true at all. With software emulation you could actually render the games in HD and apply some neat stuff like 16xAA.

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Bloodshedder6171d ago

my 60Gb ps3 has always been running them:D

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SKUD6171d ago

You and me both bro!. Still runs like a champ!.

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Autolycus886171d ago

Yup, remember when they said the 60 gigs weren't worth the price back in those days? Now they're paying the same amount for less features! My step brother really wants to play PS2 games so maybe this will happen and make him (others owners) happy.

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GameHero6171d ago

and I have a large selection of ps2 games(not bragging)so I never understood what the big deal was about b/c, I guess there are some games out there that won't play??? ofcourse I didn't camp out at best buy for 2 days to buy a PS3 just to play PS2 games either!!!

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Gue16171d ago

What? 0_o

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ShinMaster6171d ago

I think he was clear.

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morkendo6171d ago

anyone know how to load saved ps2 games from a external memory card on to 60gb ps3?? I have the external black box with ps2 memory card connected to usb port but my ps3 dose not detect it for some reason??
HELP!!!! and do anyone know can you use ACTION REPLAY cheat code disc. on ps3 if so how??

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Autolycus886171d ago

Depends on what brand it is. If it's an off brand it's kinda picky.

I have the same model PS3 as you, it should be under the ps/ps2 virtual memory card option in the game section of the xmb above the list of games/saved data.

If you can get that to pop up and it should show an icon of the memory card, make a virtual memory card in the options, then copy it.

Hope this helps.

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CryWolf6171d ago

If this is true then when can I play the PS2 library of games.

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CobraKai6171d ago

Are PS1 games part of the emulation or just ps2

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Ripyealip6171d ago

that would be awsome. good thing i still got my favourite games i had on my PS2! i sold the rest, i was goin to sell my favs too but if this comes true ill be able to play Sanandreas again

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Irishmandkg6171d ago

I can't wait. BC and cross game chat will make the psn the best service.

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Knightofelemia6171d ago

I would not mind downloading some PS2 games from the PSN store but I don't think Sony will do anything about emulation yet not until the last Ps2 rolls off the production line. This set up is it what Microsoft did or the old Xbox titles to play on the 360 I remeber my 360 had to download something from Live before I could play the old title? I really hope they add an emulator to the PSN so I can relay some of my old PS2 games.

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keysy4206171d ago

give me now

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