The "80GB PS3 Won't Play This PS2 Game" Thread

I have an 80GB PS3 and Battle Arena Toshinden 3 for the PS1 doesn't work for me. Everything seems fine at first but when you go into arcade mode and select a character the game hangs on the first loading screen after that.
 
[quote name='Richlough']Typo ?

Good idea , beats the hell out of looking everything up the Sony way .[/quote]

It kind of looks like this issue is exclusive to my experience with the game. IIRC, someone else was able to run it without a problem.
 
[quote name='blandstalker']I tried Parappa the Rapper 2 on my 60GB. It worked fine. Played through the first level and nothing wrong.

It's not a PS2 game, but PS1 Bust a Groove technically works, but the timing is off on everything and it's unplayable. Tried it on remote play, too, and it's still unplayable. Sony's site had this game marked as 'fixed' but it's not.

I'll try Soul Calibur 3 later.[/QUOTE]


for timing games sometimes its best to play then in standard def
 
[quote name='Thomas96']for timing games sometimes its best to play then in standard def[/quote]

I am.

Maybe that's why Parappa 2 works for me?

Bust a Groove definitely does not, however.

Why do I get the feeling this thread is going to be complicated?
 
Just purchased Metal Slug Anthology and it does what the compatibility list says. The game will randomly freeze after several minutes of play. A telltale sign that I noticed when it's about to freeze is that all the explosions, gunfire and grunts disappear and only the background music will play. This was for the 80GB PS3.
 
Got up to the part in Yakuza where it freezes. It happens in Chapter 7 during the mission were you must save Haruka. During the last part of the mission when you are escorted to Stardust, the game will freeze once the loading screen pops up for the fight against the "mysterious organization". I loaded up my saved game three times to be certain but sure enough, the game will freeze at that same exact loading screen.

Sucks too... I was really getting into the game.
 
[quote name='dcfox']I have an 80GB PS3 and Battle Arena Toshinden 3 for the PS1 doesn't work for me. Everything seems fine at first but when you go into arcade mode and select a character the game hangs on the first loading screen after that.[/QUOTE]PS1 compatibility is mostly universal, since they use the same emulator. I don't have the game on PS1 to test. I do know FFV has issues when saving.
[quote name='blandstalker']I am.

Maybe that's why Parappa 2 works for me?

Bust a Groove definitely does not, however.

Why do I get the feeling this thread is going to be complicated?[/QUOTE]Like I said before, the bluetooth has delay issues on any PS3 model, when playing PS1 games.
 
I wonder if using a PS2 controller via a convertor would correct any delay issues. I don't think I have any timing-heavy PS1 games to try it on although I haven't really had a problem with PS1 shmups with the standard controller. I have a 20 gb PS3 but that shouldn't matter for the PS1 games anyhow.
 
[quote name='knightsdwn']Got up to the part in Yakuza where it freezes. It happens in Chapter 7 during the mission were you must save Haruka. During the last part of the mission when you are escorted to Stardust, the game will freeze once the loading screen pops up for the fight against the "mysterious organization". I loaded up my saved game three times to be certain but sure enough, the game will freeze at that same exact loading screen.

Sucks too... I was really getting into the game.[/quote]

is this on a 80gb? 20gb? or 60gb? I am about to play that game once I finish Uncharted, and I would hate to get that far, and not be able to play anymore. I might just play this on my PS2 Slim to be safe.
 
[quote name='tenzor']is this on a 80gb? 20gb? or 60gb? I am about to play that game once I finish Uncharted, and I would hate to get that far, and not be able to play anymore. I might just play this on my PS2 Slim to be safe.[/quote]

I played it on my 80GB.
 
[quote name='Halo05']I wonder if using a PS2 controller via a convertor would correct any delay issues. I don't think I have any timing-heavy PS1 games to try it on although I haven't really had a problem with PS1 shmups with the standard controller. I have a 20 gb PS3 but that shouldn't matter for the PS1 games anyhow.[/QUOTE]I did, but experienced some input lag with a converter.
 
[quote name='The Mana Knight']PS1 compatibility is mostly universal, since they use the same emulator. I don't have the game on PS1 to test. I do know FFV has issues when saving.
Like I said before, the bluetooth has delay issues on any PS3 model, when playing PS1 games.[/quote]

It's not bluetooth. I've used a wired controller.

Unlike other games, Bust a Groove has a practice mode which definitively shows what's going on with the timing. The audio is simply not correlated with the video, and that will be the case no matter what controller is used.

I've read that Parappa 1 and Um Jammer Lammy have similar issues, but I haven't tried them recently.
 
I just got ICO and tried it out on my 60Gb. My display setting is on 720P/1080i through component (no HDMI port on my TV). The graphics is terrible due to the up conversion. It's almost unplayable being so fuzzy/out of focus. Has anyone tried it with 480P?
 
Update is Soul Reaver 2 wont play. In the Dark Forge Temple in the beginning of the game there is a puzzle where a pillar is missing. Without it you can not complete the puzzle or for that matter the game.
 
[quote name='knightsdwn']Got up to the part in Yakuza where it freezes. It happens in Chapter 7 during the mission were you must save Haruka. During the last part of the mission when you are escorted to Stardust, the game will freeze once the loading screen pops up for the fight against the "mysterious organization". I loaded up my saved game three times to be certain but sure enough, the game will freeze at that same exact loading screen.

Sucks too... I was really getting into the game.[/quote]

Wow that sucks the big one. I guess I'm gonna need to bust out the PS2 to play Yakuza. Luckily I haven't put a lot of time into it.
 
[quote name='Blackout542']Wow that sucks the big one. I guess I'm gonna need to bust out the PS2 to play Yakuza. Luckily I haven't put a lot of time into it.[/quote]

Seriously... I invested almost 8 hours into the damn thing and it croaks on me. I'll still be holding onto the game hoping for a software update to fix the problem but I won't hold my breath. :cry:
 
[quote name='knightsdwn']Seriously... I invested almost 8 hours into the damn thing and it croaks on me. I'll still be holding onto the game hoping for a software update to fix the problem but I won't hold my breath. :cry:[/quote]

Yeah you might be holding it for a long time, lol.
 
If you have a PS2, a memory card, and the PS3 memory card adapter, you could just copy your save to a PS2 memory card to get past that part. But that's a big if.
 
Still wondering if anyone has tried out the Ps2 version of Madden 2008, on an 80GB Playstation 3? The screen jumps while playing with 2 people but when you add a 3rd or 4th player, the game will freeze just a couple of minute into the game.

Can anyone help or verify this?
 
I'm on Mission 7 of Devil May Cry 3 (Regular edition) on my 80gb, and have noticed no issues so far (Except the game over screen is laggy).
Anyone know how DMC 1, 2, and 3SE run? I'm interested in getting the 5th anniversary pack if they work fine.
 
Has there been some sort of release schedule for when they update the PS2 backwards compat? I've been hoping for Yakuza on my PS3 80gb but I don't want to invest if it's just going to crash. I have had no problems with a ton of games. I bought more PS2 games when I bought this thing then PS3 games! Ha! So far so good. Just curious how often they update their list of games.
 
[quote name='RynoZebz']Has there been some sort of release schedule for when they update the PS2 backwards compat? I've been hoping for Yakuza on my PS3 80gb but I don't want to invest if it's just going to crash. I have had no problems with a ton of games. I bought more PS2 games when I bought this thing then PS3 games! Ha! So far so good. Just curious how often they update their list of games.[/quote]


No release schedule at all sorry.
 
[quote name='RynoZebz']Has there been some sort of release schedule for when they update the PS2 backwards compat? I've been hoping for Yakuza on my PS3 80gb but I don't want to invest if it's just going to crash. I have had no problems with a ton of games. I bought more PS2 games when I bought this thing then PS3 games! Ha! So far so good. Just curious how often they update their list of games.[/quote]
You have the 80GB model and so far you are happy with its backward compatibility, aren't you? I want a PS3 with great backward compatibility but the 60GB has long been discontinued. I might have to settle with a 80GB.
 
[quote name='RynoZebz']Has there been some sort of release schedule for when they update the PS2 backwards compat?[/QUOTE]

Yeah, none. What you got is what you got. Sony doesn't currently seem to be working on or have any plans to update BC.
 
[quote name='sprintsucks5892']Anyone know how DMC 1, 2, and 3SE run? I'm interested in getting the 5th anniversary pack if they work fine.[/quote]

Same for me.
 
[quote name='Hockey37']Same for me.[/quote]
Since I posted that, I bought the set and have played through all of them, and they all work flawlessly.:D
 
[quote name='Nogib']Yeah, none. What you got is what you got. Sony doesn't currently seem to be working on or have any plans to update BC.[/quote]

Well they are doing something for the new upcoming re-release of MGS3. One of the new system updates will fix the last nagging bugs according to the info posted over in the PS2 section. Maybe there will be other games getting some support too *crosses fingers*.

>>>Lol... that should be written in past tense, not sure why I did that. Anyway, what I meant to say is that they updated with 2.10 to fix MGS3, which hopefully means they are quietly fixing other games.
 
Thanks for the updates on Yakuza and the DMC trilogy. I updated the OP, moving Yakuza to the "doesn't work" section as a consequence of that section being unpassable.
 
I just went through the backward compatibility listing of my 110 game PS2 collection. I bought the most popular/highest rated games on the system.Here are the unoffcial results:
For the 60 GB console: About 95% of my games had no problems at all. The few problems were mostly lack of hard-drive functionality (which doesn't matter much on PS2 games) and a few graphics problems at 720P and 1080i (which doesn't affect me as I use 1080P)
For the 80 GB console: Massive problems. About 60% of my games had one or more unfixed problems as of firmware 2.10. Many games had graphics and audio problems and some would hang in the game or on the title screen.

In my opinion if backward compatibility is at all important to you I would go with the 60 GB console. While they are still fixing some problems via firmware updates it makes you wonder how much more they will fix since America is the only region with an 80 GB console right now.
 
Sorry to revive this thread for what many would consider an unusual ps2 game request, but seeing how the compatibility list failed me I have to ask to see if anyone would know. I recently got X-Files Resist or Serve for the ps2 and I was wondering if it can work on a US 80 gig PS3?
 
[quote name='cindersphere']Update is Soul Reaver 2 wont play. In the Dark Forge Temple in the beginning of the game there is a puzzle where a pillar is missing. Without it you can not complete the puzzle or for that matter the game.[/quote]

Yikes! As weird as it sounds, the Legacy of Kain games were one of the reasons why I got a PS3. (never had a PS2 back in the day, wanted them all on one console) So very glad I didn't get the 80gb.
 
I've actually received several problems with metal gear substitence on da 80gig. besides freezing at certain points of the game.. I saved da game one time and was unable to access it again. I ended up deleting and starting all over again.. bummer.
 
[quote name='CottonGamer']Sorry to revive this thread for what many would consider an unusual ps2 game request, but seeing how the compatibility list failed me I have to ask to see if anyone would know. I recently got X-Files Resist or Serve for the ps2 and I was wondering if it can work on a US 80 gig PS3?[/quote]

From what I have played, the game seems to work perfectly. The compatibility site also mentions it has no "major" problems.
 
I'm playing Persona 3 The Answer and was able to make my first save fine. Now whenever I try to save in another slot it says no memory card found. I can only save in the one slot I've already saved in. I ended the journey with 10 different save slots. Anybody else having this problem?
 
The OP needs a serious update. According to the Sony site, the problems with Yakuza and MGS3 have been fixed and GT4 seems to have its major problems resolved as well.
 
I didn't see this listed:

Sega Genesis Collection
- Has a small graphical trim on the left-hand side while playing. It might just be because of upscaling though (mine's at 1080p). It's nothing major.
 
I'm really disappointed Tales of Legendia and Tales of the Abyss have big problems making them unplayable on my 80 gig. Tales of Legendia randomly drops entire sections of the screen in favor of a green blob which is noted on the official compatibility website. The website however says there are no problems with Tales of the Abyss but thats wrong. Theres a point in the game where the controller just won't respond anymore. In order to get beyond it you have to transfer your save to a PS2 and complete that portion and import back.
 
[quote name='evanft']The OP needs a serious update. According to the Sony site, the problems with Yakuza and MGS3 have been fixed and GT4 seems to have its major problems resolved as well.[/QUOTE]

Reloaded my game of Yakuza and the game froze at the same spot. I'm currently running firmware 2.40 by the way.
 
Here's what I've played through so far:

-SFA Anthology works fine, no problems.
-Twisted Metal World Tour works fine, but the opening cinematic when you choose to play World Tour will freeze the game. You can skip it with x and the rest of the game never has a problem.
-MDK2 runs with no problems
-Final Fantasy XII runs fine but will sometimes freeze when you pull up the map screen. It's rare but has a tendency to happen at the worst times ever.
 
[quote name='ryu489']
-Final Fantasy XII runs fine but will sometimes freeze when you pull up the map screen. It's rare but has a tendency to happen at the worst times ever.[/quote]
Ack that's never happened to me but now I bet it will soon. I'm like ~10 hours in.
 
[quote name='willardhaven']Turn off the anti-aliasing on Soul Calibur 3 and try again.

I think that fixed it when my friend tried it.[/QUOTE]

I'll have to give that a shot.
 
Here's my results... (SoulCalibur III)

720p, normal/smoothing: game runs and feels slower than it should.
720p, normal/no-smoothing: seems like it's running a bit smoother now.
480p, smoothing: appears to be playing at almost normal speed.
480p, no-smoothing: no change from when smoothing was on.

But honestly, it was kinda hard to compare as I had to stop the game, change the settings and then start it back up (in game XMB for PS1/PS2 games would've been fantastic)... and it was made extremely tiring by the fact that that it takes almost 1 minute from when you select the PS2 game to start until you actually reach the "press start" screen.:roll:
 
Anyone want to take over the OP? It's not very difficult to do, and as I'm spending less and less time on this site, I'm not going to continue updating as people add new info.

Still, thanks for the updates.
 
[quote name='Vinny']Here's my results... (SoulCalibur III)

720p, normal/smoothing: game runs and feels slower than it should.
720p, normal/no-smoothing: seems like it's running a bit smoother now.
480p, smoothing: appears to be playing at almost normal speed.
480p, no-smoothing: no change from when smoothing was on.

[/quote]


We were doing 480i no smoothing.
 
[quote name='willardhaven']We were doing 480i no smoothing.[/QUOTE]

I got mine hooked up via HDMI so I can't do 480i but seeing as how going to lower resolutions helped, I wouldn't be surprised. I should've tried 1080i just to see if it made a difference.
 
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