[forgotpwd16]

PS2 compatibility on PS3 went through 3 phases. Launch models had EE+GS+RDRAM (full PS2 hardware), just after had only GS, and finally emulation was done entirely in software. Using a CFW can utilize the latest method to play most (ISO backed-up) PS2 games.

[Cloudef]

Unfortunately the PS2 emulation on PS3 left a lot to be desired

[jonny_eh]

> Using a CFW can utilize the latest method to play most (ISO backed-up) PS2 games

Can it not use the first method if the hardware is available?

[forgotpwd16]

Sure and actually if available that is the default when mounting ISO. Just saying essentially every PS3 can emulate PS2 games. Not only those with (full or partial) PS2 hardware. Worth mentioning PSN classics (or converted games) utilize software emulation in every PS3.

[to11mtm]

Huh, TIL!

(I never had a PS3, AFAIR my PSP just downclocked it's CPU, I remember battery life playing classics was awesome...)