***unconfirm*** playstation store to sell the emulator for b/c

jtpcomput · 2010-02-06, 09:57 PM

hello

I was wondering if anyone has heard of Sony selling the emulator code on the PlayStation store that will all PlayStation 3 systems to play PS2 games. I had friend tell me about this last week but i try to search the PlayStation website but nothing. Has anyone here heard anything about this?

bdoyledimou · 2010-02-06, 10:14 PM

it's been a rumor since they stopped adding BC to the production units.
Wouldn't hold your breath. They can make more money by re-releasing whole titles on the PSN than a one time charge for an emulator.

Bdub · 2010-02-12, 12:53 PM

During some corporate call, Sega let it slip that Sony wants to sell PS2 games on PSN. Not a huge surprise, really.

I say bring it.

rawd · 2010-02-12, 02:52 PM

Agreed, do it. And add trophy support for us trophy whores please.

dezzpayne · 2010-02-12, 03:00 PM

I love having backwards compatibility. I wouldn't spend $7 on a game I already own just so I don't have to plug in my PS2. Give it the HD treatment and add trophies and sell it for $20 and I'll bite.

speedy22 · 2010-02-14, 08:15 PM

I would be very, very, surprised if they sold some sort of BC compatibility patch on the PS store.

What I think is more realistic is that they sell PS2 games that have been re-written for the PS3. Basically letting you buy your PS2 game again. (Similiar to what Nintendo does for the Wii where you can buy Nintendo 64 classic games that play on the wii).

Gord Lacey · 2010-02-14, 10:38 PM

I like the God of War approach. Take the PS2 game, upgrade the visuals, add trophies, and then put it on disc. Though I haven't played it yet, the GoW bundle for $40 is a great deal, especially when you consider most places are selling the PS2 games for $20 each.

I hope they do the same with ICO and Shadow of the Colossus (neither of which I've played, but always wanted to) before the third Team ICO game comes out.

Gord

dezzpayne · 2010-02-15, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Gord Lacey

I hope they do the same with ICO and Shadow of the Colossus (neither of which I've played, but always wanted to) before the third Team ICO game comes out.

Gord

Word is they are just doing a reprint before The Last Guardian sadly. Like you I'd love to buy Ico and SOTC in HD remakes as I have also not played either. I think it would sell fantastic. Many people acknowledge both games as 2 of the very best on the PS2 yet were overlooked as they were niche titles. I would bet an HD rerelease would outsell the originals.

Spike4881 · 2010-02-15, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dezzpayne

I love having backwards compatibility. I wouldn't spend $7 on a game I already own just so I don't have to plug in my PS2. Give it the HD treatment and add trophies and sell it for $20 and I'll bite.

I'd personally love if they did this. I can't see them investing the resourses, capital etc to develop existing games that may or may not sell though.

Gord Lacey · 2010-02-15, 12:12 PM

Well, I'll still hold out hope. Afterall, the GoW set didn't take them long to produce, with limited resources. I watched a developer interview and they said GoW2 was running in 3 weeks (then there were bug fixes after that). Since they haven't set a date for The Last Guardian, they could still pull it off.

Gord

2010-02-06, 09:57 PM	#1
jtpcomput Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 49	*unconfirm* playstation store to sell the emulator for b/c hello I was wondering if anyone has heard of Sony selling the emulator code on the PlayStation store that will all PlayStation 3 systems to play PS2 games. I had friend tell me about this last week but i try to search the PlayStation website but nothing. Has anyone here heard anything about this?

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2010-02-06, 10:14 PM	#2
bdoyledimou Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 142	it's been a rumor since they stopped adding BC to the production units. Wouldn't hold your breath. They can make more money by re-releasing whole titles on the PSN than a one time charge for an emulator.

2010-02-12, 12:53 PM	#3
Bdub Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fredericton Posts: 557	During some corporate call, Sega let it slip that Sony wants to sell PS2 games on PSN. Not a huge surprise, really. I say bring it.

2010-02-12, 02:52 PM	#4
rawd Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 138	Agreed, do it. And add trophy support for us trophy whores please.

2010-02-12, 03:00 PM	#5
dezzpayne Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 1,082	I love having backwards compatibility. I wouldn't spend $7 on a game I already own just so I don't have to plug in my PS2. Give it the HD treatment and add trophies and sell it for $20 and I'll bite.

2010-02-14, 08:15 PM	#6
speedy22 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 65	I would be very, very, surprised if they sold some sort of BC compatibility patch on the PS store. What I think is more realistic is that they sell PS2 games that have been re-written for the PS3. Basically letting you buy your PS2 game again. (Similiar to what Nintendo does for the Wii where you can buy Nintendo 64 classic games that play on the wii).

2010-02-14, 10:38 PM	#7
Gord Lacey Join Date: May 2003 Location: Edmonton - Sony KDSR60XBR2 \| Denon 3808i \| Sony PS3 \| Toshiba XA-2 \| Shaw DCT6412 Posts: 1,478	I like the God of War approach. Take the PS2 game, upgrade the visuals, add trophies, and then put it on disc. Though I haven't played it yet, the GoW bundle for $40 is a great deal, especially when you consider most places are selling the PS2 games for $20 each. I hope they do the same with ICO and Shadow of the Colossus (neither of which I've played, but always wanted to) before the third Team ICO game comes out. Gord

2010-02-15, 12:12 PM	#10
Gord Lacey Join Date: May 2003 Location: Edmonton - Sony KDSR60XBR2 \| Denon 3808i \| Sony PS3 \| Toshiba XA-2 \| Shaw DCT6412 Posts: 1,478	Well, I'll still hold out hope. Afterall, the GoW set didn't take them long to produce, with limited resources. I watched a developer interview and they said GoW2 was running in 3 weeks (then there were bug fixes after that). Since they haven't set a date for The Last Guardian, they could still pull it off. Gord