Little bit of info please :)

ibFoxer

Hi guys,

I have decided to take the plunge (again) and am picking up a 60gb PS3 this week, theres a couple of things that im not too sure on however and if someone on here could answer me it would be greatly appreciated.

1- Im under the impression that not every ps2 game will work, is there a fairly comprehensive list anywhere? I have tried googling but im coming up short.

2- Given that i will mostly play the 360, which is occupying the solitary HDMI slot on my tv, how do ye rate component? My tv is a 32" mirai HD ready, optimal resolution on the 360 seems to be 1360 x 768. I have read that on a tv this size something around 720p is recommended, anyone have any info?

3- I notice looking through the ps1 list on the PSN that a lot of the games id buy are US or Japan release, i assume on order to download them i will need an account from the specific country?

4- I had a 40gb last year for around 2 weeks, but i sold it very quickly, can my account be recovered?

Cheers for taking the time to read

Havok1610

Yes your account can be recovered, you just need your Email and password used to create the account.

You can create a US and JAP account to download PS1 games, but you will need either a credit card from those regions, a PSN voucher from those regions or an Entropay virtual credit card set up for that region.

F1ngers

foxerv1 wrote: »

Hi guys,

I have decided to take the plunge (again) and am picking up a 60gb PS3 this week, theres a couple of things that im not too sure on however and if someone on here could answer me it would be greatly appreciated.

1- Im under the impression that not every ps2 game will work, is there a fairly comprehensive list anywhere? I have tried googling but im coming up short.

BC list

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2- Given that i will mostly play the 360, which is occupying the solitary HDMI slot on my tv, how do ye rate component? My tv is a 32" mirai HD ready, optimal resolution on the 360 seems to be 1360 x 768. I have read that on a tv this size something around 720p is recommended, anyone have any info?

You can use one of these: HDMI hub

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3- I notice looking through the ps1 list on the PSN that a lot of the games id buy are US or Japan release, i assume on order to download them i will need an account from the specific country?

4- I had a 40gb last year for around 2 weeks, but i sold it very quickly, can my account be recovered?

Cheers for taking the time to read

Questions 3 and 4 already answered by Havok1610

CombatCow

Havok1610 wrote: »

You can create a US and JAP account to download PS1 games, but you will need either a credit card from those regions....

Im using my Irish credit card with my US PSN account with no problems at all.


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kdizl/doylah

Havok1610 wrote: »

You can create a US and JAP account to download PS1 games, but you will need either a credit card from those regions, a PSN voucher from those regions or an Entropay virtual credit card set up for that region.

I would either buy a psn card off ebay or my 3v card which the ps3 registers now as an actual credit card.

Hellrazer

F1ngers wrote: »

BC list

+1 For that.

I didnt think that any PS2 games worked in a Euro PS3 since the hardware emulation was removed from the Euro model.

ibFoxer

F1ngers wrote: »

BC list



You can use one of these: HDMI hub

Definitely +1 for this, great reference info. One thing though, i tried the first splinter cell in the actual 60gb and the message was something along the lines of the ps2 game being the wrong region? I cant remember the specific wording, but im a bit confused by that? The copy of splinter cell is PAL, i wonder is the 60gb PS3 an NTSC model?

Also, im not really eager to use a HDMI hub or splitter, i remember with scart blocks/switchers they tended to dilute the signal. I do however think that i might give component a punt, has anyone used it?

bucks73

I use component for my 360 while the Ps3 is on one of the HDMIs. When comparing the 360 on both inputs I see no difference.

ibFoxer

bucks73 wrote: »

I use component for my 360 while the Ps3 is on one of the HDMIs. When comparing the 360 on both inputs I see no difference.

I considered that, however the xbox will ALWAYS get more play time. And i refuse to pay 40 quids for a component cable for the xbox when i can get a game branded one for the PS3 for less than a tenner. However if someone was to tell me that they have tried both on each and the PS3 loses too much on component vs the 360 then id possibly reconsider....