PS3 - not backwards compatible?

[AlexJ]

Backwards compatability isn't a huge thing for me. Sure it'd be nice, but chances are when I get my PS3, I'll only be playing the new games for the first few months. By then I'll have the choice of either the software emulation will be good enough or wheel out the old PS2 if I really want to play the games.

[Submeg]

The problem is, many people have "traded" in their PS2 to get the PS3, so when it comes out they wont be able to play any games...

[Demon Cleaner]

The problem is, many people have "traded" in their PS2 to get the PS3

That was the main thing we talked about in the topic of trashing, destroying or selling his old stuff. As I collect consoles and computers, I never have problems with backwards compatibility. F.ex. if I want to play a PSX game, I take my PSX and don't play it on a PS2. I just think that it feels more real.

[Submeg]

Fair enough, but I know that they guy I get my games from has told them that they are, so he is a bit pissed off right about now

[Harrison]

The compatibility issues with the PS3 are not as bad as you seem to be making out. A large proportion of PS2 games will still run perfectly well with no problems.

And most of the games with problems don't stop you playing the games. For Example Gran Turismo 4 only crashes if you leave it looping the games into movie for 4 times or more. Not something you will probably be doing if you have loaded it up to play. Others have minor graphical or audio glitches such as a few vertical strips appearing at a certain point in a game. All are a bit annoying but you can still play the games.

[Submeg]

I didnt know how bad it was going to be but at least that sounds ok. What about PS1 games?

[Harrison]

99% of PS1 games should work perfectly on the PS3 from the start. I have yet to see any reported as not working, or that have problems.

[v85rawdeal]

The problem is, many people have "traded" in their PS2 to get the PS3, so when it comes out they wont be able to play any games...

My sentiments exactly... to this point i have sent the following e-mail to Sony...

Could you please let me know if you will be lifting all restrictions on the importing of japanese PS3 systems into the UK after the release of the Euro PS3, as I feel that I would so much better for myself by purchasing a system that I know will have very little difficulty in playing games that I have spent my cash on.

I feel very dissapointed in the lack of information on the software that will run on the PS3, and have no intention of buying the new system, to replace my broken ps2 (a purchase that I put off replacing because of the imminent release of the PS3) only to find out that all the new ps2 games I have purchased will not work on the system, when I know that i can then sell my games and purchase the japanese versions for less.

I would appreciate it if you could help me with this, otherwise I feel that my money may very get spent on an XBox 360

Mind you, i did forget to ask them if they had any intent of bringing out a PS3 Emulator for my PSP system