How can I make a 160GB PS3 play PS2 games?
When the PlayStation 3 first launched in 2006, many people couldn’t justify spending $599 on a video game system. Sure, it featured a Blu-ray player and allowed for superior gaming, but was it worth the hefty price tag? Rather than questioning the cost, however, video game aficionados were curious as to whether or not Sony’s new device was backward-compatible with PlayStation 2 games. While the original 20 and 60GB PS3s feature a special graphics synthesizer chip that allow for backward compatibility, the same cannot be said about the 160GB model.The Backward Compatibility IssueUnfortunately, gamers who own a 160GB PS3 are currently unable to play PS2 games. About a year after the PS3’s North American launch, Sony decided to remove the synthesizer chip from newer models and eliminate backward compatibility altogether. This was a major blow to gamers who owned an extensive library of PS2 games. As specified by the Sony PlayStation Knowledge Center, of the 10 PS3 models that have been re
