Play PSone games on PS3 with new firmware update

[wraggster]

Sony has released a new PS3 firmware update that allows US and Japanese owners to play their downloaded PSone games on the PS3.

Previously, downloaded PSone games were only compatible with PSP. But the new firmware, which is now at version 1.7, lets certain games also work on PS3.

From what we can make out on the official Japanese website, PS3-compatible PSone games will go live from April 26.

The best thing is that the PSone save files are also transferable so, for example, you could start an adventure on your PS3, then transfer the game and save file to your PSP and continue on the move.
Surprising, the firmware update prompt also appears on European PS3s, suggesting that the PSone game download service, which is currently only available in the US and Japan, might soon make its way to Europe.

The update reportedly also enables rumble support when playing PSone and PS2 games for Dual Shock pads plugged into the PS3 via a USB adaptor.

We're awaiting confirmation from Sony.

via cvg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=162280)

[jwilds73]

So I can't play the original PSOne games I own on my PS3? Or via an official tool convert them to run on my PSP? But I can rebuy only the ones currently released (many of which I own original PSX discs of) and not unrepublishable due to copyright laws and play them for a price. Woohoo! Screw you Sony.

[pkmaximum]

SONY always has ways of amazing its customers to get more bang for YOUR buck.

I'll stick with my PSP emulating the PS1, and if someone exploited the PS3 like honestly how hard would it be getting a full speed ps1 emulator anyway. I honestly think the PS3 would have no problem either emulating the ps2... seeming how the 360 emulates the x-box which was much more powerful than ps2 in terms of processor.

[porchemasi]

Wait Does This Mean Converted Ps1 Isos Via Popstation Will Also Work??????? Sumone Release A Tool To Transfer Files To He Ps3 Hdd

[Apoklepz]

Wait Does This Mean Converted Ps1 Isos Via Popstation Will Also Work??????? Sumone Release A Tool To Transfer Files To He Ps3 Hdd

For starters, Pops converted isos don't work on the official PSP SONY firmwares so let's not get ahead of ourselves there, chaperoo. ;)

Anyways, I didn't know the PS3 wasn't backwards compatible with PSOne games....That makes me want to buy it less now. I own 74 original Playstation first generation CD's...what am I supposed to do with them if I sell my PS2 to get a PS3?

Pops it is!

[Accordion]

Wait Does This Mean Converted Ps1 Isos Via Popstation Will Also Work??????? Sumone Release A Tool To Transfer Files To He Ps3 Hdd

seeing as current psone downloads will not play on ps3, requiring a redownload to play on ps3 and psp, i highly doubt that would work, it seems as of 3.40 and 1.70 the psone game support will change completely.

[Airdevil]

How ive read this report, i get the impression that sony expect us to buy the game twice if you want it on the home console and on the psp.

talk about being awkward.

[The King]

dam sony is on the move aggain to steal money of hard working people

wat will it take for them to understand wat we like and how we fell wen they come up with this B*** S***

[Buddy4point0]

i didnt know the psp couldnt play ps1 games. lol. there are alot of good ps1 games.

[knownX]

where have you been man

[DarthPaul]

PS3 Rule!

[alucard001]

PS3 Rule!

totaly agree

[Hiei311]

ok
1.) dont jump to conclustions the "already" downloads ps1 games will work with ur damn update no need to re buy
2.)ps3 can play ps1 games i dont know were u get that

and the ps1 store is cheap like 10-15 $ right??? cuz ill just sell the games they already have and rebuy them so faster load times
my summer is gonna rock with a new ps3 and my own wii (bro wont let me play his)

[Basil Zero]

So I can't play the original PSOne games I own on my PS3? Or via an official tool convert them to run on my PSP? But I can rebuy only the ones currently released (many of which I own original PSX discs of) and not unrepublishable due to copyright laws and play them for a price. Woohoo! Screw you Sony.

PS1 Cds should be replayable

[Joe88]

Anyways, I didn't know the PS3 wasn't backwards compatible with PSOne games....That makes me want to buy it less now. I own 74 original Playstation first generation CD's...what am I supposed to do with them if I sell my PS2 to get a PS3?

Pops it is!

only UK PS3 doesnt play them because of the removed emotion engine PS2 CPU

[JKKDARK]

no compatibility for PSX discs? That really sucks

[Welshboy]

Why? what is the point of this?.........its not even news, I mean come on! playing PS1 games on a PSP? oh wow! tell you what sony, you keep updating the emu yeah? like a good company would do. Ha Ha!.....if only more people tapped into the unparalleled source of there PSP as opposed to having custom firmware.

[jonezybaby]

wat wat wat? if PSOne games are unplayable is my machine totally fukin rockin? cus all of my PSOne games are playable and i have a UK PS3 and UK PSOne Discs!!