

That said, just because you have a PlayStation 3 doesn't mean you can necessarily play PS2 games on it. The PlayStation 3 is Sony's last backwards-compatible gaming console, at least in the traditional sense.


Related: What Is MiSTer FPGA? Why It’s the Best Thing for Retro Gamers Play PS2 Games on PS3 Here's how you can play your PS2 games even without a working PlayStation 2 game console. And who could blame it? As of this writing, the PlayStation 2 is over two decades old! If it still works, that's pretty much a miracle-and it's OK if it doesn't.įortunately, there are other ways to play your old PS2 games. Weird resolution glitches and input lag problems can be frustrating.īut the more likely scenario? Your PlayStation 2 just doesn't work anymore. Especially a game console that's as old as the PlayStation 2.Įven if your trusty old PlayStation 2 still works, the experience of playing the PS2 on a modern TV may leave you wanting. Game consoles don't last forever-it's sad, but it's true.
