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How to Play PS2 Games on a 80 PS3

Though the 80-gigabyte model of Sony's PlayStation 3 video game console could not play PlayStation 2 video games right out of the box, the ability to do so with some games was unlocked with an official firmware upgrade. Therefore, if you want to play your favorite PS2 titles on your 80GB PS3, then all you have to do is update your unit to the latest version. This can be done using your PS3's main menu and an Internet connection.

Instructions

   1. Turn on your Sony PlayStation 3.
   2. Select the "Settings" option from your PlayStation 3's main menu.
   3. Select the "System Update" option from your PlayStation 3's "Settings" menu.
   4. Select the "Update via Internet" option from your PlayStation 3's "System Update" menu. The firmware update for your 80GB Sony PlayStation 3 will download and install itself onto your console. Do not turn off your system during this time. Wait patiently for the upgrade to complete.
   5. Insert a PlayStation 2 video game disc into your Sony PlayStation 3 after the firmware upgrade has completed. Many PS2 games will play on your 80GB PS3.


How to Play PS2 Games on My 40G PS3

   1. Run a Internet connection test to make sure the PlayStation 3 is connected to the Internet. A connection test can be performed by scrolling down to the "Internet Connectivity" icon from the first tab on the PlayStation 3 home screen. Press "X" and allow the test to run.
   2. Open the PlayStation "Network Store" after confirming the Internet connection. Do so by scrolling right through the icons on the PS3 home screen until reaching the "Games" tab. Scroll down to the "PSN Store" icon. Press "X."
   3. Select "Games." A library of available titles for purchase and download will be available. Select the desired game, confirm payment, download and play.

 Tips & Warnings

    * Currently, this is the only way to legally play PS2 games on the 40GB version of the PlayStation 3, short of adding hardware to the PS3 to play personally downloaded games.
    * The PlayStation 3 will still play physical PlayStation 2 and PlayStation discs, but only the 60GB version of the PS3 has this capability.

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