How to Tell if a Ps3 is Backwards Compatible?

Posted in  ps3 | 2022-03-14

Playstation 3 Backward Compatibility (PS2 Playable)

If your PS3 has four USB ports , and the panel where you insert the disc is black and not silver, and it doesnt have a spot on the front for SD cards, then you have a 20GB PS3, and it is backward compatible with PS2 games.

How do I Know my PS3 is Backwards Compatible?

All backwards compatible PS3s are « fat, » but not all fat PS3s are backwards compatible. If you have a fat PS3, check the number of USB ports on the front of the PS3. If the PS3 has four USB ports, it is backwards compatible. If it has two USB ports, it cannot play PS2 discs.

What Model PS3 is Backwards Compatible?

60GB model numbers that begin with CECH-Axx are fully backward compatible. 20GB models that begin with CECH-Bxx, 60GB models that begin with CECH-Cxx, and 80GB models that begin with CECH-Exx are backward compatible via software emulation.

How do I Know what PS3 Model I Have?

To locate the model and serial number of the PlayStation 3 system, look on the back of the system and locate the bar code sticker. Underneath the bar code you will see the 11digit serial number followed by the model number which begins with "CECH".

Which PS3 has the Best Backwards Compatibility?

The best model PS3 for backward compatability is the 60gb launch model. This particular model has the actual PS2 CPU in it as well as 4 rather than 2 USB ports and several slots for SD and similar cards. The HDD itself is also user upgradeable.

How to Tell if a PS3 is Backwards Compatible