backward compatibility, ps3's japanese downfall

[BKK2]

Devilstation said:

BKK2 said:

NJ5 said:

BKK2 said:

But isn't that the same half-assed software BC everyone criticized the Xbox 360 for, with which only some games will work 100% correctly?

That's a bit of an exageration, the vast majority of games work fine. Sony has a website where you can check if your games are compatible or not.

I read that some of those "compatible" games have problems during some stages or cutscenes, which is why I said "100% correctly". Apologies if I'm wrong.

 

They don't list games as compatible or non-compatible. They are listed as:

	No known issues to date
	Should play on PLAYSTATION®3 with some minor issues
	Should play on PLAYSTATION®3 with noticeable issues

The vast majority come under the "No known issues to date" category. This is for the PAL PS3 which has the same BC as the US 80Gb.

BC Games Compatibility

PAL doesn't have any BC in it's PS3. They only offer the 40gb model (Same as Japan)

That is the only reason I don't own a PS3. I even went out looking to buy a 60gb PS3 (same as US 80gb) last November, but i couldn't find one anywhere.

The day Sony offers BC to PAL, is the day i buy my PS3. I am sure many other people feel the same way.

Sorry, I missed out 60Gb. PAL 60Gb has GS but no EE, same as US 80Gb model. 40Gb does have BC, but only for PSX games as it has neither EE or GS it cannot play PS2 games.