Can PS3 slim play PS2 games?

You can tell if a PS3 is a slim model if it has a lower profile, a matte black finish (not shiny), and the PS3 logo on the top instead of the word "PlayStation 3." If it's a PS3 Slim, then it isn't PS2 backward compatible, but you can still play PS1 games on it.
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Is the PS3 slim backwards compatible?

If it's a PS3 Slim, it's not backward compatible with PS2, but you can still play PS3 and PS1 games on it.
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Can PS3 slim play PS1 and 2 games?

The Slim and Super Slim PS3s are not compatible with PS2 discs. A modded one might be able to though. All PS3s play PS1 games. Even though later PS3 models removed the PS2 emulator, the PS1 emulator was never removed along the process - it's software-based emulation.
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Can PS3 Super Slim play PS2 games on Reddit?

I know the Super Slim PS3 cannot play physical PS2 games, but can it play digital PS2 games purchased from the store? Update: My question was answered. Thanks! TLDR : Super Slim PS3 can play digital PS2 games.
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How to play PS2 games on PS3 Slim?

The "slim" and "super slim" models are not backwards compatible. The ones with 4 USB ports on the front are. If you don't have a backwards compatible PS3, the only way to play PS2 games on it without jailbreaking is by purchasing and downloading the games available on the PlayStation Store.
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What model of PS3 can play PS2 games?

How to Tell if You Can Play PS2 Games on Your PS3. The original 60GB and 20GB launch models are backward compatible with PS2 games because they have PS2 chips. Other models, most notably the 80GB Metal Gear Solid PS3, used emulation software to be backward compatible but no longer support PS2 games.
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Can Super Slim play PS2 games?

Sorry folks, the PS3 Super Slim doesn't support PS2 games natively. Time to dust off that old PS2 or find those games on the PlayStation Store!
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Can PS4 play PS2 games?

The PlayStation 4 disc drive and hardware can't read PS2 or PS3 discs, so the easiest way to access your favorite old games is to use a PlayStation Plus Extra or Deluxe membership. The Extra tier provides access to the Game Catalog, which includes some PS4 titles.
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Which PlayStations are backwards compatible?

The PlayStation®5 console is backward compatible with the overwhelming majority of PlayStation®4 games. That means an amazing collection of thousands of PS4™ games can be played on your PS5™ console.
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Do all fat PS3 play PS1 games?

Yes, the original PS3 models (the big bulky ones) are fully backwards compatible with PS1 and PS2 games. However, later models, like the slim and super slim, only support PS1 games.
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How old is the PS3 Slim?

The PS3 Slim was officially released on September 1, 2009, in North America and Europe and on September 3, 2009, in Japan, Australia and New Zealand. However, some retailers such as Amazon.com, Best Buy and GameStop started to sell the PS3 slim on August 25, 2009.
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Which PS3 models are not backwards compatible?

Original models (Phat9 that include G, J, K, L, M, P, and Q in the model number are not backward compatible with PS2 games but are compatible with PSone games. None of the Slim or Super Slim models are backward compatible with PS2 games but are compatible with PSone games.
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Can the PS3 Slim 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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Is PS2 slim or fat better?

You'll find that the slim is more reliable since it generates less heat. However, you'll need to use an external hard drive or network storage with it. The fat version has an iconic look, and allows you to keep everything in one package.
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Can any console play PS2 games?

You need a PlayStation console with backwards compatibility or the PlayStation 2 itself to play PlayStation 2 games. There is no other legal way to play PlayStation 2 games.
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Can I jailbreak my PS3?

Can a PS3 be jailbroken? In most cases, yes. As long as you own the right model (most of them can be jailbroken), you only need to replace the stock firmware with a custom one.
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Is the PS3 shop still open?

As a result of the negative feedback, Sony announced on April 19, 2021, that they had reversed their decision to close the PS3 and Vita stores, leaving these available for the foreseeable future, though the PSP store will still close as originally planned on July 2, 2021.
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Do PS2 games work on PS4?

At PlayStation™Store, you can download PlayStation®2 format software for PS4™ systems and play it on your PS4™ system. For details on downloading and basic gameplay, see “Playing a downloaded game”.
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Do PS2 controllers work on PS3?

They will work just like any other USB controller. But with limitations because you won't have PS button, as you mentioned. You can't use those as a primary controller because of that, you'll need a PS3 controller around to change games / shutdown your system anyway.
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