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Can PS3 Super Slim run PS2 discs?

The Slim and Super Slim PS3s are not compatible with PS2 discs. A modded one might be able to though. All PS3s play PS1 games. Even though later PS3 models removed the PS2 emulator, the PS1 emulator was never removed along the process - it's software-based emulation.
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Can PS3 Super Slim read PS2 discs?

The "slim" and "super slim" models are not backwards compatible. The ones with 4 USB ports on the front are. If you don't have a backwards compatible PS3, the only way to play PS2 games on it without jailbreaking is by purchasing and downloading the games available on the PlayStation Store.
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Can I play PS2 games on a PS3 Slim?

Because the newer PS3 models can't play PS2 games, used 20GB and 60GB PS3 consoles often cost more than a brand new PS3 Slim. Now that Sony has closed the PlayStation 3 store, you can't even download old PS2 games on the PS3.
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Is PS3 Super Slim 250gb backwards compatible?

Does the PS3 Super Slim supports? All PS3s can play PS1 discs. Only the early fat ones can play PS2 discs. All models can play any of the digital classics on the store.
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Can PS3 Super Slim play PS1 disc?

A: The Super Slim plays PS1 game discs but not PS2 game discs. You will need a fat PS3 for PS2 disc compatibility.
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Is a PS3 Super Slim backwards compatible?

The answer is Yes. All PS3 consoles are backward compatible with PS1 games. This means you can play original Spyro, Metal Gear Solid, and Crash Bandicoot games on your HDTV or through a projector without any upscale or special HDMI adapters.
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Can I play PS1 and PS2 games on PS3 Slim?

Backwards Compatible The PlayStation 3 60GB is backward compatible with most PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games, which means you'll be able to play your favorite games without keeping all the old systems. The console will have slots for Memory Stick Duo, an SD slot and a Compact Flash memory slot.
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What version of PS3 plays PS2 games?

The 80 GB PS3 supports PS2 games through software emulation along with the 60 GB PAL model. The PS3 Slim has hard drives that range in size between 120 and 320 GB and only supports PS2 games available for download from the PlayStation Network (PSN).
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How old is PS3 Super Slim?

A Super Slim model of the PlayStation 3 was released with a 500 GB model on September 28, 2012 and a 12 GB model on October 12, 2012. The Super Slim model came in 3 colors, with the white model being released in the United States on January 27, 2013 as a part of the Instant Game Collection bundle.
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Which PS3 Slim is backwards compatible?

All PS3 models are backward compatible with PSone games. However, only the original model features backward compatibility with PS2 games.
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Is PS3 Slim better than fat?

The slim is better at dispersing heat and has a much larger HDD, but the original fats had hardware-based backward compatibility with PS2 games. The original launch ps3 fat is the best. It may have the smallest hard drive, but you can swap that out… The reason it's the best is backwards compatibility with PS2 titles.
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Can PS3 slim play ps1?

Yes, the PS3 slim has backwards compatibility for playstation 1. However, it does not have compatibility for playstation 2, if you want that, you'd need the standard launch edition PS3. Is a PS3 worth owning in 2020?
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Is the PS3 Slim better than the original?

A key improvement with the PS3 slim is the improved power consumption due to the 45nm cell processor. The PS3 slim consumes at about half the rate of the original PS3. Since the PS3 slim consumes less power, there is lesser heat to dissipate.
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Does the ps2 slim use the same cords as fat ps2?

Slim and the Fat Ps2 use different power cords that have different si…
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Are all fat ps2 backwards compatible?

You will be pleased to know that the PS2 is backwards compatible with most PS1 games. Note that I said 'most' there. Many of the titles that you know and love will work fine on both the Original PS2 model and the PS2 Slim.
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Is the PS3 Super Slim more powerful?

The biggest difference between the Super Slim and previous PS3 models is the power supply (PSU, or power supply unit). The 190W PSU uses half the power of the original PS3, which besides being one of the largest game consoles in history also has a massive 380W PSU.
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Is PS3 Super Slim less powerful?

There are no feature differences between the two. You can upgrade the hard drive regardless of which PS3 console you buy, generally speaking the Super Slim's hardware is cooler/safer in the long run but if you don't like the way it looks the PS3 Slim is a major upgrade to the fat variations.
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Can you upgrade the PS3 Super Slim?

It's easy to change PS3 (slim) hard drive to larger one or perform PS3 SSD upgrade with the help of AOMEI Backupper.
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Is the PS2 backwards compatible?

The PlayStation 2 was designed to be backward compatible with PlayStation games. However, not all PlayStation games work on the PlayStation 2. In addition, later models of the PlayStation 2 console could not play all of the games that were released for prior versions of the PlayStation 2.
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Will PS5 ever play PS2 and PS3 games?

Can You Play PS1, PS2, or PS3 Games on the PS5? Despite growing rumors leading up to the launch, it's not possible to play PS1, PS2, or PS3 games on the PS5. The PS5's backward compatibility ends with the PS4. Still, there are other ways you can play older PlayStation games on the latest Sony console.
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Can a PS4 play PS2 games?

The PlayStation 4 disc drive and hardware can't read PS2 or PS3 discs, so the easiest way to access your favorite old games is to use a PlayStation Plus Extra or Deluxe membership.
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How to play PS2 games on PS3 Super Slim?

The 40GB, 80GB re-release, 160GB, and the slim version of the PS3 are not officially backwards compatible with PS2 games because all hardware chips from the former console are omitted and there is no software emulation. However, all versions of the PS3 are able to play PS1 games.
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Is the PS3 store still up?

While Sony's PlayStation 3 console launched back in 2006, its digital storefront is still available after Sony backtracked on a decision to close the PS3 and Vita stores in 2021.
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