backwards compatible PS3

[Yo Mama]

I am finally looking to buy a new PS3, but I still want the ability to play kingdom hearts and the original katmari. What are my options?

 

[lokizz]

you can buy an older phat model but theres a good chance it will die on you. with sony now adding ps2 titles to psn maybe someday kh or katamari will end up on it but i dont know.

 

[dragonjud]

Don't bother. The older systems are known to die from YLOD (had one die on me after a year of light use).
Instead, keep your old ps2, or find a slim ps2 on a deal.
The ps3 may not die as often as the 360, but it is far from the reliability of old consoles.

 

[moothemagiccow]

http://thirdworldgeek.com/is-your-ps3-backward-compatible/

this is the best I can do. The only way to know is the sku or model number at the end of the serial number. Obviously someone selling it will advertise it as bc

 

[transcollector]

if you can find a reballed fat ps3(not a reflowed), then you should be safe from ylod. any ps3 not just the fat ones can get ylod even slims get it.

 

[Pr0f1t]

If you're at all handy, you can do alright with a used phat. I bought a CECHE01 for $50 as a second unit that the lady said was locking up in games. It was just chuck full of dust and the thermal paste had cooked away. I field stripped it all the way down, cleaned it out and re-pasted the heatsinks to the chips with some quality thermal paste. All back together & it runs perfectly. The fan doesn't even have to shift gears most of the time! They just need to be kept cool & clean like any other computer. The trick is finding one that hasn't already baked itself to death from neglect. Good luck.

 

[iwarboY]

ps2's are dirt cheap on ebay. you can even find 1 with decent games and a memory card for 40 or less. just shop smart using the sellers feedback and stars system.
protip: never purchase off a seller with less than 40 stars.

 

[The Mana Knight]

Yeah, don't buy a fat model. It probably died before or about to die. While the fat is solid, after 3-4 years is when it will start to have issues. Just buy a slim if you want to play PS3 games. If you want to play PS2 games, stick to a PS2.

 

[lewchief]

Just wanted to share my .02. I have a launch 60gig and it still works great.