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I have a first generation PS3, bought in japan. It is the model with full PS2 hardware inside.
It works flawlesly using an HDMI-DVI connector (never any issue encountered on half a dozen displays). It works as flawlesly whatever the display using the component cable (YPbCr) even at 1080p.
HDMI-HDMI connector is much more problematic. It does not work on my Sony Bravia (52w4000), does not work on a LG, but it does work on my parents' Samsung panel (what i mean is that the TVs receive no signal at all from the PS3, neither data audio or video), all the sets are certified 1080p24,50 and 60. I tried every combination possible, even unplugging for a long time the TV panels and PS3 to force the handshake, switching on and off with different order (first PS3 then TV on HDMI input, first PS3 then TV not on HDMI input and switch to HDMI input, first TV not on HDMI input then PS3 then switch to HDMI input, first TV on HDMI then PS3), tried of course all the HDMI inputs on every set. I of course know of the long power on press to force the PS3 display reset, that when it is done only with the HDMI cable, it enables HDMI display with simplified hand shake, but nothing helps for pure HDMI-HDMI connection. I tried as well with both component and hdmi and trying to change display mode on the fly, but not working. Tried 5 different cables, from low end to very expensive without success. It works on some sets and not on others whatever i try. All the other HDMI devices (bluray player, internet TV box, digital movie player) work on all sets at 1080p (or 1080i for the internet tv box). It is puzzling.
I keep my console up to date in firmware in hope the problem gets solved, but so far no progress.
I have noticed using an HDMI cable that with some of the newer tvs you have to set up the tv also to enable HDMI for a game system. Like you said before internet tv and blueray dvd player work fine. Try adjusting the settings on the tvs themselves. I have a 50in DLP mitsubishi, and had a very troubling time getting my ps3 to work on that particular tv set while it worked flawlessly on other sets. And what I had to do was enter my tv setup menu and then power on my ps3 with both my AV and HDMI cables connected, it would pick up the AV first. Then I would alter the video settings on the PS3 for HDMI, and unplug the AV cable. Exit the tv menu and then reenter it. Then I had to setup my HDMI port from the tv to game in order for it to work, where you can set options ar usually like cable/dvd/sat, and so on. Without my TV being set to game that way it would not work. Try this and see if it helps. Good Luck.
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I assume you bought a PS2 game that works on your PS2 system but not on your PS3 system since a PS3 game will never work on a PS2.
Since not all PS3 systems can play PS2 games, you need to first check the model number of your PS3 system. If you look at the back of your PS3, there should be a serial number somewhere that starts with "CECH", followed by one more letter and a couple numbers (e.g. "CECHC02"). Unless the model number starts with "CECHA", "CECHB", "CECHC", or "CECHE", you won't be able to play PS2 games on your PS3.
If your PS3 can play PS2 games, then you need to make sure that the region of the PS2 game matches the region of your PS3. The region of the PS2 game can be found in the upper-right corner of the front of the box the game came in. The four regions are: "NTSC U/C", "NTSC J", "NTSC C", and "PAL".
Once you know the model number of the PS3 and the region of the PS2 game, you can tell if the PS2 game should work on the PS3. Use the following chart to determine if your game and system are compatible:
Last two digits of your PS3 model number: Playable PS2 game region 00: NTSC J 01: NTSC U/C 02: PAL 03: PAL 04: PAL 05: NTSC J 06: NTSC J 07: NTSC J 08: PAL 09: NTSC C 11: NTSC U/C 12: NTSC J
I believe you're asking about backwards compatibility. While I agree a PS3 should be able to play PS2 games, it's sadly not always the case. While they all can play PS1 games, not every PS3 can play PS2 games. PS2 compatibility depends on the model.
Backwards compatibility with PS2 games has slowly been phased out. The original PS3's had hardware emulation (quite literally there is a PS2 inside of your PS3). The later revisions had software emulation only (PS3 processor pretends to be the PS2 processor), and then none at all. No slim PS3 has backwards compatibility.
Hardware emulation: 20 GB PS3 Fat/Original - Model CECHB01 60 GB PS3 Fat/Original - Model CECHA01
Software emulation: 80 GB PS3 Fat/Original - Model CECHE01
In my personal experience, there's no real difference between software and hardware emulation in terms of actual game play. Software emulation has a few hang-ups on some older games, but overall it works pretty well. And it's infinitely better than not having any ability to play PS2 games at all.
If you bought the original PS3 when it first came out and purchased the expensive one with the larger hard drive, it will be able to play *some* PS2 games. If you bought the cheaper one with the smaller hard drive or purchased your PS3 once the prices started dropping, it will have no capabilities of playing PS2 games, as Sony has decided to not continue making the system semi-backwards-compatible.
Sounds like you are having a issue with color format or a bad connection cable... In the US we use the NTSC color format, Japan uses NTSC-J, and Europe uses PAL. This matters quite a bit; if you have some Special Edition PS3 that they only sell in Japan and have it plugged into your Flatscreen TV in the UK no dice. Make sure you do not have conflicting regions for your hardware. Moreover, make sure the pixel resolution is not out of bounds for your TV's range. The PS3 has different connection cables for every kind of connection; RCA, HD, HDMI. I recommend using HDMI if your TV supports it.
go back to your friend or another with a hdmi tv then connect the ps3... when connected go into the menu for display and switch output from hdmi to scart it should then work on your tv
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