Post: [Updated]Sony introducing New PS3 Model-PS2 Compatibility Not In The Works
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06-20-2011, 05:59 PM
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Stack0verfl0w
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At the beginning of last week we learned that Microsoft is set to introduce a new model Xbox 360 Slim. The benefits of the hardware update include the CPU, GPU, memory, and logic all being on one piece of silicon. That in turn means less power consumption, less heat, and a smaller power brick.
This week it’s Sony’s turn to introduce a hardware update for the PlayStation 3, but this one could potentially be a lot more popular than Microsoft’s update. The reason why? PlayStation 2 compatibility is mentioned, although remains far from being a definite feature.
The new PS3 carries the model name CECH-3000B. It will come in both 320GB and 160GB models with the former weighing 2.6kg (down from 3.0kg). Externally it looks exactly the same except for the power and eject buttons getting a slight design tweak.
Specifics as to what Sony has changed internally are not available, but we suspect a similar silicon shrink to the Xbox 360 as Sony has managed to cut power consumption from 230 to 200 watts.
Most intriguingly, the translated official Sony information page for the updated machine mentions PlayStation 2 compatibility. Specifically it says in the notes at the bottom of the page that:
“This product, “PlayStation 2″ are having a compatibility with proprietary software.”
It could be a mistranslation, or it may be Sony bringing back backwards compatibility now that they’ve figured out how to do it in software.
PS2 compatibility came as standard on the original PS3 due to the inclusion of the Emotion Engine chip. But with the slim redesign that chip was dropped and with it went PS2 game compatibility.
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06-20-2011, 06:52 PM
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hyperj123
Nuff Said...No Exceptions
Originally posted by 9762
So we all knew that Sony was trying to build an “unhackable” PS3. Well just recently, they announced a new model: CECH-3000B. The external features look exactly the same except the power and eject buttons are tweaked a little bit. They did however tweak some of the hardware which they did not mention.Probably just minor adjustments to stop future custom firmwares to run. The article also says that it will have PS2 compatibility which i kind of find to be doubtful. Heres a quote from the arcticle:
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At the beginning of last week we learned that Microsoft is set to introduce a new model Xbox 360 Slim. The benefits of the hardware update include the CPU, GPU, memory, and logic all being on one piece of silicon. That in turn means less power consumption, less heat, and a smaller power brick.
This week it’s Sony’s turn to introduce a hardware update for the PlayStation 3, but this one could potentially be a lot more popular than Microsoft’s update. The reason why? PlayStation 2 compatibility is mentioned, although remains far from being a definite feature.
The new PS3 carries the model name CECH-3000B. It will come in both 320GB and 160GB models with the former weighing 2.6kg (down from 3.0kg). Externally it looks exactly the same except for the power and eject buttons getting a slight design tweak.
Specifics as to what Sony has changed internally are not available, but we suspect a similar silicon shrink to the Xbox 360 as Sony has managed to cut power consumption from 230 to 200 watts.
Most intriguingly, the translated official Sony information page for the updated machine mentions PlayStation 2 compatibility. Specifically it says in the notes at the bottom of the page that:
“This product, “PlayStation 2″ are having a compatibility with proprietary software.”
It could be a mistranslation, or it may be Sony bringing back backwards compatibility now that they’ve figured out how to do it in software.
PS2 compatibility came as standard on the original PS3 due to the inclusion of the Emotion Engine chip. But with the slim redesign that chip was dropped and with it went PS2 game compatibility.
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At the beginning of last week we learned that Microsoft is set to introduce a new model Xbox 360 Slim. The benefits of the hardware update include the CPU, GPU, memory, and logic all being on one piece of silicon. That in turn means less power consumption, less heat, and a smaller power brick.
This week it’s Sony’s turn to introduce a hardware update for the PlayStation 3, but this one could potentially be a lot more popular than Microsoft’s update. The reason why? PlayStation 2 compatibility is mentioned, although remains far from being a definite feature.
The new PS3 carries the model name CECH-3000B. It will come in both 320GB and 160GB models with the former weighing 2.6kg (down from 3.0kg). Externally it looks exactly the same except for the power and eject buttons getting a slight design tweak.
Specifics as to what Sony has changed internally are not available, but we suspect a similar silicon shrink to the Xbox 360 as Sony has managed to cut power consumption from 230 to 200 watts.
Most intriguingly, the translated official Sony information page for the updated machine mentions PlayStation 2 compatibility. Specifically it says in the notes at the bottom of the page that:
“This product, “PlayStation 2″ are having a compatibility with proprietary software.”
It could be a mistranslation, or it may be Sony bringing back backwards compatibility now that they’ve figured out how to do it in software.
PS2 compatibility came as standard on the original PS3 due to the inclusion of the Emotion Engine chip. But with the slim redesign that chip was dropped and with it went PS2 game compatibility.
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If they found a way to do a software emulation for the ps3 then i think a firmware update is in store for all other ps3's because the older models used the backwards compatibility for use with hardware. i would imagine that since this is software they can port it to the fat and slims as well. thanks for the post
06-20-2011, 06:53 PM
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Stack0verfl0w
Computer engineer
Originally posted by hyperj123
If they found a way to do a software emulation for the ps3 then i think a firmware update is in store for all other ps3's because the older models used the backwards compatibility for use with hardware. i would imagine that since this is software they can port it to the fat and slims as well. thanks for the post
true i thought that man
06-20-2011, 07:08 PM
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JP
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I can finally play San Andrea's and my Ratchet and Clank games again!
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06-20-2011, 08:04 PM
#6
hyperj123
Nuff Said...No Exceptions
Originally posted by OhMyCod
It looks cool silver, but the 320g is a bit too much, i have 250g and i only have used 20g lol
i think the bigger disk space is for people who use their ps3 for everything including music photos and videos u know? my buddy does that and hes got a 120gb thats got 4gb left on it
06-20-2011, 08:20 PM
#7
erbisme4
Penn State '16
Originally posted by 9762
So we all knew that Sony was trying to build an “unhackable” PS3. Well just recently, they announced a new model: CECH-3000B. The external features look exactly the same except the power and eject buttons are tweaked a little bit. They did however tweak some of the hardware which they did not mention.Probably just minor adjustments to stop future custom firmwares to run. The article also says that it will have PS2 compatibility which i kind of find to be doubtful. Heres a quote from the arcticle:
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At the beginning of last week we learned that Microsoft is set to introduce a new model Xbox 360 Slim. The benefits of the hardware update include the CPU, GPU, memory, and logic all being on one piece of silicon. That in turn means less power consumption, less heat, and a smaller power brick.
This week it’s Sony’s turn to introduce a hardware update for the PlayStation 3, but this one could potentially be a lot more popular than Microsoft’s update. The reason why? PlayStation 2 compatibility is mentioned, although remains far from being a definite feature.
The new PS3 carries the model name CECH-3000B. It will come in both 320GB and 160GB models with the former weighing 2.6kg (down from 3.0kg). Externally it looks exactly the same except for the power and eject buttons getting a slight design tweak.
Specifics as to what Sony has changed internally are not available, but we suspect a similar silicon shrink to the Xbox 360 as Sony has managed to cut power consumption from 230 to 200 watts.
Most intriguingly, the translated official Sony information page for the updated machine mentions PlayStation 2 compatibility. Specifically it says in the notes at the bottom of the page that:
“This product, “PlayStation 2″ are having a compatibility with proprietary software.”
It could be a mistranslation, or it may be Sony bringing back backwards compatibility now that they’ve figured out how to do it in software.
PS2 compatibility came as standard on the original PS3 due to the inclusion of the Emotion Engine chip. But with the slim redesign that chip was dropped and with it went PS2 game compatibility.
source:
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At the beginning of last week we learned that Microsoft is set to introduce a new model Xbox 360 Slim. The benefits of the hardware update include the CPU, GPU, memory, and logic all being on one piece of silicon. That in turn means less power consumption, less heat, and a smaller power brick.
This week it’s Sony’s turn to introduce a hardware update for the PlayStation 3, but this one could potentially be a lot more popular than Microsoft’s update. The reason why? PlayStation 2 compatibility is mentioned, although remains far from being a definite feature.
The new PS3 carries the model name CECH-3000B. It will come in both 320GB and 160GB models with the former weighing 2.6kg (down from 3.0kg). Externally it looks exactly the same except for the power and eject buttons getting a slight design tweak.
Specifics as to what Sony has changed internally are not available, but we suspect a similar silicon shrink to the Xbox 360 as Sony has managed to cut power consumption from 230 to 200 watts.
Most intriguingly, the translated official Sony information page for the updated machine mentions PlayStation 2 compatibility. Specifically it says in the notes at the bottom of the page that:
“This product, “PlayStation 2″ are having a compatibility with proprietary software.”
It could be a mistranslation, or it may be Sony bringing back backwards compatibility now that they’ve figured out how to do it in software.
PS2 compatibility came as standard on the original PS3 due to the inclusion of the Emotion Engine chip. But with the slim redesign that chip was dropped and with it went PS2 game compatibility.
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06-20-2011, 10:53 PM
#10
BestDayandAge
Are you high?
SONY has mentioned before that they have abandoned the compatibility of ps2 games, both hardware and software, in effort to reduce cost.
the first launch models of the PS3 had emulating hardware and then the later ones that came had emulating software limiting compatibility to some PS2 titles.
The last model was the 80gb PS3 released for $400.
that was in 2008.
the first launch models of the PS3 had emulating hardware and then the later ones that came had emulating software limiting compatibility to some PS2 titles.
The last model was the 80gb PS3 released for $400.
that was in 2008.
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