Backward Compatibility Scaled Back In 80 GB PS3
There had to be a catch, right? GamesIndustry.biz reports that the just-announced 80 GB model of PlayStation 3 won't have the hardware-based backward compatibility of the current model. Says Sony spokesperson Kimberly Otzman:
What this means is that they've eliminated a piece of hardware from the 80 GB model, driving the cost down. I imagine this means they'll be phasing out the 60 GB model, which still has the Emotion Engine chip, as soon as they can.
It isn't known to what extent this will affect the machine's backward compatibility when it launches in August. Any European PS3 owners want to comment on how their box handles PlayStation 2 games?
Via :blog.wired.com
The current 60 GB model utilizes a hardware and solution for backwards compatibility, namely the Emotion Engine chip. The new 80 GB PS3 will use a software solution for backwards compatibility, similar to that currently found in the PAL model.
What this means is that they've eliminated a piece of hardware from the 80 GB model, driving the cost down. I imagine this means they'll be phasing out the 60 GB model, which still has the Emotion Engine chip, as soon as they can.
It isn't known to what extent this will affect the machine's backward compatibility when it launches in August. Any European PS3 owners want to comment on how their box handles PlayStation 2 games?
Via :blog.wired.com
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