I got shafted =/

Nuk3m · 06-27-2008, 04:34 AM

Alright, so first let me begin by stating, ok, I guess its my fault for not reading the fine print. Now to begin. I today purchased a PS3 40GB model. With the intention of saving money over the 60GB model at 499$. So I get home, I play a bit of GT5. Alright now im done with that.

Then I get the idea, hey let me play some of my favorite final fantasy titles from PS2. So, I put the disk in, and nothing. So after I took a few other PS2 games to see if they worked, nothing. Ok so now I am thinking somethings wrong. At this point I am assuming the laser is messed up. So before I jump to conclusions I do a little googling. This is what I found:

The PS3 40GB model does not have Backwards Compatability with PS2 games. However the 20GB 60GB and 80GB models do. That makes no sense whatsoever that the low end console 20GB has it but not the 40GB. Keeping in mind the 20GB model was temporary, but STILL. What the FUCK! I have no intention of trading up to the 60 GB model because my PS2 is still in working order. I just bought it today, and im happy with it so far, I just cant believe they dont offer B/C. I also read its because they removed a graphics chip.

Now to what I know... Xbox360 Emulates Xbox original titles. The PC can play N64 games, PS2 games, PS1 games, all of the below as well. I do not believe the chip is needed entirely. They can do it using emulation firmware.

Thanks for letting me vent a bit.

leilei · 06-27-2008, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Nuk3m

They can do it using emulation firmware.

YEAH GOOD LUCK emulating a PS2 with reasonable performance and stability. It's easier said than done. It's an enigma like the Saturn

Innoc · 06-27-2008, 05:33 AM

Nukem I think what Sony did was stupid. If you buy a PS3 you should have access to the emulation regardless of which version you purchased. I am not, however, a part of the market for which they are crafting their product though...and it may be that reason. It just feels like one more way companies like Sony seem to screw their customers...regardless of whether it's intentional or not...

[AE] 82694 · 06-27-2008, 05:40 AM

Ha I did my research before buying. But the issue I'm having now is getting to the store while the 80 gig's are still on the shelf. But it is for the kid so he can wait.

Nuk3m · 06-27-2008, 05:43 AM

oh well i can just keep my ps2 hooked up on my room and the ps3 on the hdtv in the living room. all hail blu-ray!

FrenchToast · 06-27-2008, 06:06 AM

Dude, there's a pretty obvious solution for all this.

Don't buy a fucking POS PS3.

Credge · 06-27-2008, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FrenchToast

Dude, there's a pretty obvious solution for all this.

Don't buy a fucking POS PS3.

Totally. Go buy a 360 that has all those good games.

Like...

KubeDawg · 06-27-2008, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Nuk3ster

I shafted myself =/

fixd.

Doctor Zyo · 06-27-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuk3m

I guess its my fault for not reading the fine print.

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Originally Posted by FrenchToast

Don't buy a fucking POS PS3.

Now, Not that I don't sympathize or anything of the sort. It's just that is one of the basics I would expect one to look into providing the thought of playing through some old PS2 games would have popped up.

SizeableSSonic · 06-27-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by leilei

YEAH GOOD LUCK emulating a PS2 with reasonable performance and stability. It's easier said than done. It's an enigma like the Saturn

Actualy. Satuurn emulation is in a pretty decent state right now. Many commercial games can be run, and some at full screen.

leilei · 06-27-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SizeableSSonic

Actualy. Satuurn emulation is in a pretty decent state right now.

only one emulator running games well doesn't mean decent state

SizeableSSonic · 06-27-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by leilei

only one emulator running games well doesn't mean decent state

True, but there's actually two working emulators for the saturn: SSF and Cassini. SSF has great emulation but can only run on processors supporting SSE, while Cassini has decent emulation, but is faster, and doesn't need SSE.

[AE] 82694 · 06-28-2008, 03:53 AM

Well I just bought the kid ")DP( KillerDog" the 80 gig PS3, Seconded controller (dual shock 3), remote control, and a usb/IDE/Sata hard drive adapter for 650 bucks. And didn't have to wait for the UPS girl.

Nuk3m · 06-28-2008, 08:24 AM

OK awesome. So im going to return my console in light that I found out some dirt on sony. they are discontinuing the 80 gb model, and coming out with a 160gb model, WITH DualShock 3 remote included, at the same price the 80GB is at now.

wow. so 6 different versions of the ps3. I hate this generation of gaming. between xbox and ps, there are 10 different variations of two consoles.

edit: 8 actually if you include the two bundles as well.

06-27-2008, 04:34 AM	#1
Nuk3m Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA! Class/Position: Scout / Offense Gametype: Capture the Flag Affiliations: :e0: Founder Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I got shafted =/ Alright, so first let me begin by stating, ok, I guess its my fault for not reading the fine print. Now to begin. I today purchased a PS3 40GB model. With the intention of saving money over the 60GB model at 499$. So I get home, I play a bit of GT5. Alright now im done with that. Then I get the idea, hey let me play some of my favorite final fantasy titles from PS2. So, I put the disk in, and nothing. So after I took a few other PS2 games to see if they worked, nothing. Ok so now I am thinking somethings wrong. At this point I am assuming the laser is messed up. So before I jump to conclusions I do a little googling. This is what I found: The PS3 40GB model does not have Backwards Compatability with PS2 games. However the 20GB 60GB and 80GB models do. That makes no sense whatsoever that the low end console 20GB has it but not the 40GB. Keeping in mind the 20GB model was temporary, but STILL. What the FUCK! I have no intention of trading up to the 60 GB model because my PS2 is still in working order. I just bought it today, and im happy with it so far, I just cant believe they dont offer B/C. I also read its because they removed a graphics chip. Now to what I know... Xbox360 Emulates Xbox original titles. The PC can play N64 games, PS2 games, PS1 games, all of the below as well. I do not believe the chip is needed entirely. They can do it using emulation firmware. Thanks for letting me vent a bit.

06-27-2008, 05:33 AM	#3
Innoc Hitman 2 1 Actual Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: "Oscar Mike" Gametype: FPS or RTS (just say NO to MMO) Affiliations: Your Mom Posts Rated Helpful 8 Times	Nukem I think what Sony did was stupid. If you buy a PS3 you should have access to the emulation regardless of which version you purchased. I am not, however, a part of the market for which they are crafting their product though...and it may be that reason. It just feels like one more way companies like Sony seem to screw their customers...regardless of whether it's intentional or not... __________________ Mooga on Obama: He can cut taxes. Actually do something useful. Punch Nancy Pelosi in the face. Just to name a few. You eventually run out of other people's money to spend.

06-27-2008, 05:40 AM	#4
[AE] 82694 Retired FF Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Ha I did my research before buying. But the issue I'm having now is getting to the store while the 80 gig's are still on the shelf. But it is for the kid so he can wait. __________________ I Love GenghisTron . I miss you sooooo Much. LOL.

06-27-2008, 06:06 AM	#6
FrenchToast The 1337est D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Omagosh Canada. Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	Dude, there's a pretty obvious solution for all this. Don't buy a fucking POS PS3. __________________ James, while John had had 'had', had had 'had had' ; 'had had' had had a better effect on the teacher.

06-28-2008, 03:53 AM	#13
[AE] 82694 Retired FF Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Well I just bought the kid ")DP( KillerDog" the 80 gig PS3, Seconded controller (dual shock 3), remote control, and a usb/IDE/Sata hard drive adapter for 650 bucks. And didn't have to wait for the UPS girl. __________________ I Love GenghisTron . I miss you sooooo Much. LOL.

06-27-2008, 05:43 AM	#5
Nuk3m Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA! Class/Position: Scout / Offense Gametype: Capture the Flag Affiliations: :e0: Founder Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	oh well i can just keep my ps2 hooked up on my room and the ps3 on the hdtv in the living room. all hail blu-ray!

06-28-2008, 08:24 AM	#14
Nuk3m Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA! Class/Position: Scout / Offense Gametype: Capture the Flag Affiliations: :e0: Founder Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	OK awesome. So im going to return my console in light that I found out some dirt on sony. they are discontinuing the 80 gb model, and coming out with a 160gb model, WITH DualShock 3 remote included, at the same price the 80GB is at now. wow. so 6 different versions of the ps3. I hate this generation of gaming. between xbox and ps, there are 10 different variations of two consoles. edit: 8 actually if you include the two bundles as well. Last edited by Nuk3m; 06-28-2008 at 08:33 AM.

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