How to know if PS3 is backwards compatible

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Check the model number on the back of your PS3. If it starts with CECHCxx or CECHExx, you're in luck—it's backwards compatible!

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EnvassalingTier·7 months ago

If your PS3 has 4 USB ports, it likely has backwards compatibility. Those models usually support PS2 games.

WhammellingSuite·7 months ago

Don't bother with the model numbers. Just try popping in a PS2 game and see if it runs. Easy peasy.

DislikingTramp·7 months ago

From my experience, the 60GB and 80GB PS3s (from the early days) are the ones with backwards compatibility. Later models not so much!

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