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Non-NEC Console Related Discussion => Console Chat => Topic started by: retroborg on August 05, 2007, 06:59:31 PM

Title: SONY PS-3 100% backwards compatibility and region free...
Post by: retroborg on August 05, 2007, 06:59:31 PM
So, it’s been some time since the PS-3 has been released in Europe, but I’ve read some nagging issues about the PAL PS-3 regarding backwards compatibility and region free capability.

1. Is the EURO PAL PS-3 fully backwards compatible and 100% region free with all PS-1/2 games?

2. For example can you play, Thunder Force V (JPN PS-1), Einhander (US PS-1), Mushihimesama (JPN PS-2) and R-Type Final (US PS-2) as well as X-2 (EU PS-1) & Gradius V (EU PS-2) on the EURO PAL PS-3 console?

It would be best to verify before one spends his/hers hard earned money on one these! ;)

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: SONY PS-3 100% backwards compatibility and region free...
Post by: ParanoiaDragon on August 05, 2007, 07:02:52 PM
I doubt that it can play import PS1 or PS2 games.  I know the Jap & US PS3's can't play imports, other then PS3 games.
Title: Re: SONY PS-3 100% backwards compatibility and region free...
Post by: Turbo D on August 05, 2007, 07:49:03 PM
Pd is right, the region free is only for ps3 games, not ps2 or psx. Ya, I was disappointed too.
Title: Re: SONY PS-3 100% backwards compatibility and region free...
Post by: ps3repair1981 on June 02, 2012, 03:10:33 PM
Well if you have like a ao1 model ps3 for a example . Get a broken laser drive but a working laser open it . Put your drive motherboard in it . and do a disc swap . :)
Title: Re: SONY PS-3 100% backwards compatibility and region free...
Post by: FiftyQuid on June 02, 2012, 03:39:19 PM
Well if you have like a ao1 model ps3 for a example . Get a broken laser drive but a working laser open it . Put your drive motherboard in it . and do a disc swap . :)
This thread is 5 years old ps3repair.  Just letting you know.  :)
Title: Re: SONY PS-3 100% backwards compatibility and region free...
Post by: ps3repair1981 on June 02, 2012, 04:29:50 PM
Well if you have like a ao1 model ps3 for a example . Get a broken laser drive but a working laser open it . Put your drive motherboard in it . and do a disc swap . :)
This thread is 5 years old ps3repair.  Just letting you know.  :)
My bad lol