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The USB ports on the PlayStation 3 can be used for a variety of items, including (but not limited to) memory sticks or external disk drives for copying data (music, video, or photos) to or from the system, backing up the system, or saving game data; printers; charging the SIXAXIS wireless controllers; and attaching the external PS2 memory card adapter.
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Can you play a PlayStation 2 games on the PlayStation 3?
I'm afraid not, unless you have a 1st generation 60gb PlayStation 3, none of the new ones do it or the 80 and 40 GB. The PS3 CECHE model of the 80 GB with 4 USB ports does and so does the 2nd Model with 20 GB and no WiFi
Is final fantasy VII Dirge of Cerberus playable on the PlayStation 3?
Every PlayStation 2 game is playable on a PS3. No only the early PS3 consoles with 4 USB ports could play PS2 games.
Can a wireless keyboard be used when installing Yellow Dog Linux on the PlayStation 3?
Yes, YDL has access to the usb/bluetooth ports of the PS3 so you shouldnt have any problems
Are the PlayStation 1 games backwards compatible for the PlayStation 3?
On the older model PS3 with 4 USB ports most PS2 games can be played, but not on PS3 consoles that have only 2 USB ports. The 80GB model that went to Korea in Jul 2007 would probably have 4 USB ports and Models sent in late 2008 and 2009 would probably have 2 USB ports.
Is the PlayStation 3 USB memory card adapter compatible with a PlayStation 2 console?
Maybe
Can you play PlayStation 2 games on a PlayStation 3 console?
On the older model PS3 with 4 USB ports most games PS2 can be played, but not on PS3 consoles than have only 2 USB ports.
If PlayStation 3 support PlayStation 2 game?
Then it has 4 USB ports the other models do not play the games and can not be made to
Will a PlayStation 3 play a PlayStation 2 game?
No. The early ones with 4 USB ports did, but any made in the last 3 years have not
Which PlayStation 3 works with ps2 games?
Sony PlayStation 3 60gb that's the only one that will get ps2 games working!!!! On the older model PS3 with 4 USB ports most PS2 games can be played, but not on PS3 consoles that have only 2 USB ports.
Is there like a wire or a cable to let you play a playstation 2 game on a playstation 3 system?
No if you have a PS3 with 2 USB ports there is nothing you can purchase that will allow you to play PS2 games. Only the early PS3 with 4 USB ports could play PS2 games.
Will a playstation 3 rock band microphone work with a playstation 2 system to play rock band?
yes because they both run off of usb ports
Can PlayStation 2 games play of PlayStation 3?
No, only old PS3 Game consoles with 4 USB ports can play some PS2 game titles.
How many USB ports are included?
This Panasonic Toughbook has 3 USB ports.
Can you hook up a air card directly to PS3?
The USB ports in the front of the PS3 can not be used to connect to the internet. this quote is from the PlayStation related link: "PlayStation 3 is unable to connect to the Internet through the USB port, it must be connected via an Ethernet cord or via Wi-Fi network. You will not be able to use a USB adaptor or a cell phone USB adaptor with the PlayStation 3."
Do PlayStation 2 games play in PlayStation 3s?
No they do not. The first Playstations 3 models with the 4 USB ports did play some PS2 titles but it was soon discontinued as unworkable and expensive
Can you play a PlayStation 2 games on the PlayStation 3?
I'm afraid not, unless you have a 1st generation 60gb PlayStation 3, none of the new ones do it or the 80 and 40 GB. The PS3 CECHE model of the 80 GB with 4 USB ports does and so does the 2nd Model with 20 GB and no WiFi
What is the purpose of the USB ports on a PlayStation 2?
One reason for the usb port is so you can connect the controllers for games like Rock Band.
