Do PS1 games run better on PS2?

In my opinion, the PS2 remains the best way to experience original PlayStation 1 games, short of an actual PS1 console. The ability of the PS2 to mimic/emulate the PS1 hardware seems really good, despite the modest hardware of the PS2 (by comparison to a modern computer doing emulation).
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Do PS1 games run well on 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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Does PS2 fat play PS1 games?

Yes, both the fat and slim PS2 plays PS1 discs. Only thing you need to think about is the regional restrictions on the discs as both CD and DVD both suffer this.
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Can PS2 play burned PS1 games?

The first thing you do is put a legit PS1 game into the disc tray and turn the PS2 on. Right after the blue "Sony Computer Entertainment" splash screen, but right before the black "PlayStation" boot screen, you'll have a few seconds to quickly remove the legit PS1 game and put in your burned PS1 game.
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Do PS1 games look better on PS3?

No. Expecially they look worse on HD tvs which are the standard for PS3. Even the official portings like God of war 2 look worse on PS3. At least I had God of war 2 and it looked worse, Ico and SOTC were not as bad probably because they used simpler models.
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Do all fat PS3 play PS1 games?

All ps3's can play PSone games. Only the original PS3 (the "Fat"one) can play PS2 discs. Correct, the "Fat" PS3 can play PS1/2/3 discs.
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How is the PS2 better than the 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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Do PS2 memory cards save PS1 games?

PS2 requires a PS2 memory card to save for PS2 games and PS1 cards for PS1 games, they have the exact same form factor but PS2 cards have 8x the capcity and don't divide it into “blocks”. PS2 memory cards do not work on PS1 consoles in any capacity.
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Can you burn PS1 games on a CD and play them?

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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What does a PS2 Modchip do?

A modchip (short for modification chip) is a small electronic device used to alter or disable artificial restrictions of computers or entertainment devices. Modchips are mainly used in video game consoles, but also in some DVD or Blu-ray players.
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Is PS2 slim or fat better?

The biggest difference between the PS2 fat and slim (aside from their size) is that the Slim doesn't have room for an internal hard drive. This used to be a more significant drawback, as many homebrew tools only supported being installed on the hard drive. Most of them work on both models now, though.
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Why does PS3 play PS1 games but not PS2?

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.
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Can you play Silent Hill on PS2?

The best way to experience Silent Hill 2 is to get an original physical copy of the game, which was released on PlayStation 2, Xbox, or PC.
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Do PS1 games lag on PS3?

For some reason the performance of PS1 games on PS3 console sucks and just a slight angle shift causes the game to lag.
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What resolution does PS2 output PS1 games?

The game stays with the PS Logo and only sound is put out. After some research, I found out, that the ps2 does not upscale those games so the output is 240p/288p and my converter and also my tv can not handle that. For that reason, i bought a composite adapter, because my tv still has an input for that.
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Can PS2 play DVDs?

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 PS1 discs degrade?

Everything wears out eventually, so I'd say if you're looking to only collect, not use, they should fine for a life time. Even with that being said, I doubt by the time they're even considered a priceless collectors item, that it would matter if it's playable or not since no one would risk it.
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Can I put PS1 disc in PS5?

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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Is PS5 backwards compatible with PS1 discs?

The PS5's backwards compatibility is a lot less expansive than predicted. Console architect Mark Cerny confirms the PS5 can only play PS4 games, and old PS1, PS2, and PS3 generation titles won't be supported natively via discs.
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What happens if you play PS2 without memory card?

Sure.. it's only save files… PS2 memory cards are only for keeping your saved games, you don't install games to them, PS2 games run direct from disk they're not installed like modern consoles…
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Do PS2 memory cards break?

The other problem is that the flash memory itself will wear out eventually. They can only withstand so many erase/program cycles before the area of memory being written to fails and can longer store data. For example, one of the flash chips used in PlayStation 2 memory cards is rated 250,000 erase/program cycles.
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How many games can a PS2 memory card hold?

The PS2 memory card has enough storage for at least 15 game saves on average. However, it would be much better if it had more space than 8MB on it.
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Why is the PS2 so special?

Reception. Initial reviews of the PlayStation 2 from 2000 highly acclaimed the console, with reviewers commending its hardware and graphics capabilities, its ability to play DVDs, and the system's backward compatibility with games and hardware for the original PlayStation.
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Is PS2 the most successful console?

The PlayStation 2 was first released in 2000 in response to Sony's hugely popular original PlayStation. The PS2 has become the best-selling video game console of all time. As of February 2024, it had sold over 158 million units worldwide.
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Is PS3 more powerful than PS2?

The PS2 was able to output a maximum of (FP16 6,2 Gflops). The PS3 was able to output a maximum of (F16 179.2 GFLOPS), (FP32 15 GFLOPS). 179.2/6,2 = 29 times more Tflops.
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