Can a PS2 save PS1 games?

PS1 games can only read saves from PS1 memory cards. And many single player PS1 games assumed that the PS1 game with the save file was in the first slot on top of that. The PS2 memory card could store PS1 games to it but it couldn't read them from it. The PS1 game wouldn't be able to detect the PS2 memory card.
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Can you save PS1 games on PS2 reddit?

Yes the hardware can run the games, but saving is not possible.
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Do PS1 games work on a PS2?

However while there's less compatibility with the later fat's (SCPH-5000x or higher) and the slim's, PS1 games do generally get a better frame rate due to the emulation being pumped through the PS2's hardware rather than limited to the PS1 processor.
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Are PS1 and PS2 memory cards compatible?

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PS1 games require a PS1 memory card. If you have a later version of the slim PS2 (model 75000+), you will need a official Sony memory card since 3rd party cards get blocked. Earlier versions of the PS2 can use any PS1 memory card though Sony is recommended as many 3rd party cards tend to lose saves.
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Can you burn ps1 games on a CD and play them?

Which type of disc should I use? You must use a CD, preferably a CD-R and not a CD-RW. The PS1 cannot read DVDs. Any brand of CD should work, however, if you try to burn games to a certain brand of CD, not DVD, and none of them work, you may want to try another brand.
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Can you use burned discs on PS2?

You don't need to get a mod chip, you don't need a special USB exploit, you just put the disc in and you can play fresh code without changing anything else about the console.
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Does PS2 have a PS1 chip?

True, and the PS2 included exactly that PS1 CPU as I/O processor, as well as the Sound Processor as SPU#2, both reducing the effort by far. The I/O Processor was exactly the same design as the PS1, including Geometry Transformation Engine (GTE) and Motion Decoder (MDEC).
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Can PS2 slim read PS1 memory card?

Yes, that's how it works.
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How do I save PS1 games to my PS3?

Create an Internal (Virtual) PS1 or PS2 Memory Card

Exit any game or video you are playing and navigate to the Game menu on your XMB. It should be indicated by a silhouette of a PlayStation DualShock 3 controller. Select Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2). Select the Create New Internal Memory Card option.
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What was the last PS1 game?

Strider Hiryu was a video game exclusively made for arcades released in 1989. On October 24, 2006, however, Capcom released the game on the PS1 7 months after Sony officially stopped shipments and support for the console. This makes it officially the last game to ever come out for the PS1.
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Can PS5 play PS1 games?

Is it backward compatible with PS1, PS2, and PS3? The only PS1, PS2, and PS3 games you can play on PS5 are those on PS Plus. These are emulated and must be downloaded from PSN. They can't run off an original disc, and there's a limited selection to choose from.
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Will PS3 play PS1 games?

Every PS3 model can play PS1 games. It was PS2 compatibility that was removed. PS1 is done via the POPS emulator, even from disc, as it is the Virtual Game Station emulator for PowerPC that Sony bought from Connectix. Every single PS3 can play PS1 games from disc.
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Do PS1 games degrade?

Since PS1 disks have the mysterious black sludge finish, they are notorious for accumulating damage. Not only that but unlike traditional CDs or DVDs you cannot refinish them since refinishing techniques actually grind down the surface to reduce the depth difference in scratches.
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Can you download old PS1 games?

If a downloadable PS1 title has been digitally purchased for a device released prior to the PS4, the title is automatically added to the user's library on all devices for which there is a release, except for some of the PS4 and PS5 releases, which require a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription.
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Why won't PS2 save PS1 games?

PS1 games can only read saves from PS1 memory cards. And many single player PS1 games assumed that the PS1 game with the save file was in the first slot on top of that. The PS2 memory card could store PS1 games to it but it couldn't read them from it. The PS1 game wouldn't be able to detect the PS2 memory card.
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Do PS2 memory cards fail?

However nothing lasts forever and there are two ways your memory cards could end failing through normal use, even if you take the utmost care of them. The first is that since they have metal contacts like cartridge games, these contacts can wear out from repeated use just like they did with cartridge games.
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What happens if you play PS2 without memory card?

If you don't have a memory card, you can't save any of your data so be sure to get one. Choose a game. If you only have one game, that's the one that you will have to play. If you have a selection of games, choose one from there.
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Why is PS2 better than PS1?

PlayStation 2. Not only was the graphical jump between the PS1 and PS2 was the biggest of all time, but there was also a jump in resolution and framerate. The majority of the PS1 games ran mostly in 30fps and on lower resolutions than CRT TVs of that time.
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What model of PS2 can play PS1 games?

Yes, you can play PS1 games on any PS2. And yes, it can give you a better experience. The only edge the PS2 really has on it is the ability to use component AV cables. The picture will still output in 240p or 480i, but the video quality will be a bit better.
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What consoles can play PS1 discs?

In the case of the PlayStation 4, it's the ability to play PS1, PS2 or PS3 games on the system so you don't need to dig out your old games consoles to play old favorites.
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What happens if you put a DVD in a PS2?

The PlayStation 2 (PS2) can play DVDs from your region without any special equipment. You can control the DVD by using your PS2 controller, or by using a PS2 DVD remote. If you can't play movies because of the parental control settings, you can disable them by entering a special passcode.
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Do scratched discs damage PS2?

There is no definitive answer to this question since it depends on the type of scratch that's been made. However, if the scratch is deep enough, then it might not be possible to read or play any data from the disc. If you're just looking to view your games and movies, then a scratched disc should still work fine.
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Can you clean a PS2 disc with rubbing alcohol?

Remove fingerprints and grease with rubbing alcohol.

This method will not repair scratches, but should remove grease stains. Apply a dab of isopropyl alcohol to a clean cloth, and rub the disc from the center to the rim.
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Is the PS1 really a good CD player?

Compared with the kind of performance I'm used to hearing from high-end CD players, the PS1 had a very un–hi-fi sound. Whether you think that's a good thing or a bad thing will depend on your point of view. If certain other audio reviewers are right, it may even have to do with the time of day when you were born.
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