The new 80GB is going to be 0% PS2 and honestly none of them are 100% PS1, but it is close.

If your computer and PS3 are both wireless, that's going to be the case. They recommend at least one of the two is wired.....or both are N.

I don't have "laggy" play issues, it works great.

Nobody is even interested in this?

Naw, I'm cool with paying for the games I want to play. I got this sweet thing today called a paycheck.

thanks!

Thats what I figured, but got excited when I read the description at Wal-Mart.com.

My town still has some bundles left, so I guess I better go and get one. Not really interested in the game, but maybe i'll be surprised.

In case you haven't been checking the CAG boards, there's an awesome deal at Target starting today. They're clearancing out the PS3 version of the Collector's Edition of Madden 09 -- that's Madden 09, Head Coach 09, playable Madden 93 and hours of video. Never mind that it's only three weeks old, it now half price, $44.98. I picked up my copy this morning on my way to work. It won't be around long.

Holy crap. I might be interested in picking one up to flip for that price.

Went to another Target and it was $63 on clearance, so it might be YMMV to some extent, but yeah, it's a pretty impressive mark down for a three-week-old game. I also picked up UT III for $19.98. Anyone have that one? Is it pretty good?

I have it ... I think it's a lot of fun. Good fast-paced arena FPS.

Mine was $63 as well. I still bought it... I was waiting for the normal version to go down to $49 but I couldn't pass this up.

Ok, I've been trying to keep straight which versions are/aren't backwards compatible.

So the MGS4 80gb version IS backwards compatible, but the 80gb stand-alone console is not???? Is the soon to be released 160gb going to be? I am finally considering picking up a PS3, but would like to be able to play my PS2 titles on it if possible. I can always just keep my PS2 slim, but I am already out of inputs on my set and really don't want 3 consoles (Wii, PS2 and PS3) or another switcher taking up space in my entertainment center.

HD size isn't really a factor either, as I will probably replace the drive with something bigger.

Oh, and are there any upcoming deals (like the Wal-Mart gift card one)? I'm not in a hurry and would be willing to wait for a good deal.

There's a good chart on this page listing differences:
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/26/ta...tation-3-skus/

Thanks! And....holy cow!! Only composite video cables for a super duper hi-def wonder machine!?! Wow....that's just crappy! Is the component cable for the PS2 compatible by chance?

Welcome to two years ago. IIRC, the PS2 cable will work though.

Wait, they can all play PS1 games but not PS2 games?

That's probably because they're going to make more and more PS1 games available for download through PSN, so they have to make sure the PS3 can play them.

Plus, it's done with software emulation, rather than hardware. Being a much simpler and less powerful system, it's probably a lot easier to include than PS2 emulation.

Strange, though, that the weaker 360 can emulate the more powerful Xbox(as compared to the PS2).

It's not a dealbreaker, but geez!! I'll need to keep my PS2 AND buy another video cable for the PS3 (I knew it didn't include and HDMI cable, but no component...again...terrible).

Looks like an Amazon Gold Box PS3 tomorrow:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...cId=1000266851

Do they ever include hardware? Last few times it was all software related. Any clues yet? I know I've seen them release hints before.

Typically the items on these deals are known around midnight PST, though I don't think the prices ever are.

One persistent rumor is the Sony is still working on trying to achieve PS2 emulation completely through software, which would be reintroduced in a future firmware update. Apparently Sony is going to release an update that makes the PS2 SingStars playable on all PS3s, even the non BC ones, which has re-ignited talk that Sony might try this across the board or with specific titles.

Woohoo, I had luck at Target for one of the only times ever. I got the following:

-Dark Sector ($9.99, but the sticker on it said $19.99)
-Kane & Lynch: Dead Men ($9.99)
-Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collectors Edition ($44.99)

Sometimes accessories but rarely consoles

According to Lightning Deals:

Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII for PS3 (Reg $38.99)
6AM Pacific
7AM Mountain
8AM Central
9AM Eastern

Logitech Driving Force GT Racing Wheel for PS3 (Reg $129.99)
10AM Pacific
11AM Mountain
12PM Central
1PM Eastern

Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction for PS3 (Reg $55.99)
12PM Pacific
1PM Mountain
2PM Central
3PM Eastern

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune for PS3 (Reg $55.99)
2PM Pacific
3PM Mountain
4PM Central
5PM Eastern

Devil May Cry 4 for PS3 (Reg $38.99)
4PM Pacific
5PM Mountain
6PM Central
7PM Eastern

Haze for PS3 (Reg $56.99)
6PM Pacific
7PM Mountain
8PM Central
9PM Eastern