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The 20 GB PS3 could play PS2 games and so could the 60 GB model that was released with it and those machines are called the first generation PS3 Models. The second Generation PS3 model were the 60 GB Model and the 80 GB model and while they could play the PS2 games it was based on Partially software-based PS2 emulation while the earlier models were Hardware-based PS2 emulation. These 1st and 2nd generation PS3 models all included 4 USB ports and also had Flash memory card readers. The 3rd generation of PS3 models had the 40 GB, the 80 GB, and the 160 GB Harddrives but only 2 USB ports and do not play PS2 games with backward compatibility. The fourth Generation of PS3s are the 120 GB and 250 GB PS3 slim model which do not play PS2 games with Backward Compatibility. All PS3 models play PlayStation 1 Games and do so through software emulation.
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Can the PlayStation Portable be a game console?
The PlayStation Portable is not considered to be a game console. It would be considered as a handheld gaming device. The PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation 3 would all be considered game consoles.
What was the most played game ever on PlayStation 3?
Gran Turismo 5 is one of the most purchased games at over 7.5 million, but if you count Playstation Home as a game it is likely the most played.
Can PlayStation 2 games play of PlayStation 3?
No, only old PS3 Game consoles with 4 USB ports can play some PS2 game titles.
Can you play PlayStation 3 games on PlayStation 2?
No as the PlayStation 3 Blu-Ray discs are too large to fit in the DVD slot on the PlayStation 2, although you can play most PlayStation 2 games on American PlayStation 3's and around 50% of PlayStation 2 games on European PlayStation 3's.
What consoles has Sony made?
PlayStation x PlayStation 1 PlayStation 2 PlayStation 2 slim PlayStation 3 PlayStation 3 slim Coming soon - PlayStation 4
