PS3 Backward Compatibility Coming back via SOFTWARE!! HOLY CRAP CONFIRMED

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mike_intellivision said:

I feel compelled to defend myself on a couple of fronts.

It is also how it appears to be reported elsewhere:

http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2008/08/21/singstar-ps3-to-get-ps2-compatibility

http://kotaku.com/5039439/ps3-firmware-update-lets-singstar-owners-rip-ps2+only-tracks

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/gc-2008-new-firmware-to-rip-ps2-singstar-tracks-to-ps3/

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=219907

http://www.n4g.com/News-187335.aspx

I have not seen any story say that this was anything more than a way to let people play their tracks from the PS2 on their PS3 -- even if the PS3 was not BC. It is essentally what Rock Band 2 will let owners of Rock Band 1 do.

Also, I would be very leery of relying on Google translation for the news because this seems to be the only place saying that you won't need PS3 Singstar.

Taking the leap that this is the beginning of a new BC for Sony is a great leap of faith. Sony may have that up their sleeve and it may be coming. But it is doubtful that it will seen until its PS2 cash cow stops selling. And that may not be until the PS4 arrives.

Mike from Morgantown

 

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