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The latest rumour is that PS2 compatibility is coming back to the PS3. Only the original launch day PS3 had PS2 compatibility, but it was later removed from newer models to save cost. It might be coming back because Sony can now emulate the Emotion Engine (the PS2's engine) completely in software using the cell, which would no longer mean extra hardware cost.
It's unclear that if PS2 compatibility were to come back, whether it would apply to all existing PS3 (perhaps through a free update, or a purchasable item from PSN), or only the new (and also rumoured) PS3 slim.
This would make sense for Sony if they are indeed going to announce the end of line for the PS2, which is no longer selling in great numbers. The recent PS2 price drop may have been to clear inventory.
Still, there's not a lot of hard facts behind any of this, so take everything with a grain of salt.
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It's unclear that if PS2 compatibility were to come back, whether it would apply to all existing PS3 (perhaps through a free update, or a purchasable item from PSN), or only the new (and also rumoured) PS3 slim.
This would make sense for Sony if they are indeed going to announce the end of line for the PS2, which is no longer selling in great numbers. The recent PS2 price drop may have been to clear inventory.
Still, there's not a lot of hard facts behind any of this, so take everything with a grain of salt.
More info here:
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