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PaulW

posted on 29th Nov 06 at 16:50

quote:
Originally posted by John
quote:
Originally posted by h18_oab
quote:
Originally posted by mazdaspeed
quote:
Originally posted by x8john
If they done it it would have to emultae them. Using a different architecture this time.
Afaik the ps3 will be emulating ps1 and ps2.


PS2 has a PSX Cpu inside it. They could do this for the PS3 too.


The PS3 WILL be able to play all 3 generations games ;)


It emulates them like i said above.
Both xbox and ps3 use different architectures from the previous incarnations.
The sony team have decided to emulate a psx and ps2 but ms for some reason aren't taking that option.


there will still be compatibility issues though with the psx emulation system, some games will display incorrectly/duff sound/not work...

again to be resolved with downloadable updates via sony, as MS originally did for the 360...


--Dave--

posted on 29th Nov 06 at 15:54

you can download old Nes/Snes games online with the Wii. Think they're a few quid each.


Steve

posted on 29th Nov 06 at 15:28

quote:
Originally posted by Russ
the Nintendo Revolution will apparently play EVERY other nintendo game


what even nes ones :! :o


--Dave--

posted on 29th Nov 06 at 15:23

I know it does, that's why I mentioned it.

Metal Gear Solid 2 isn't support however :mad:


topshot_2k

posted on 29th Nov 06 at 15:21

the 360 supports halo 2:thumbs:


--Dave--

posted on 29th Nov 06 at 15:20

And Halo 2 :o


--Dave--

posted on 29th Nov 06 at 15:20

exakkery.

Although I did get lots of enjoyment out of Pro Evo 5. It even looked slightly better. I still play Super Monkey Ball as well :thumbs:


topshot_2k

posted on 29th Nov 06 at 15:16

who wants to play old games on a new console??


--Dave--

posted on 29th Nov 06 at 14:52

he's right in a way. Even now some games still don't work. New ones are being added to the list all the time though and it's a lot better than what it was :thumbs:


All Torque

posted on 29th Nov 06 at 14:48

quote:
Originally posted by Russ
the Nintendo Revolution will apparently play EVERY other nintendo game



:lol::lol: That made me Chuckle :lol:


:look:


John

posted on 22nd May 05 at 23:26

quote:
Originally posted by Daniel_Corsa
Microsoft are going out of there way at the moment to stop copying of software/games

Like with long haul (OS) they are trying it out with the x-boxes at the moment and will be with the 360 when it is released towards the end of this year!

Although someone will eventually get round it, its not going to be so easy!




:lol:
The OS is called longhorn for a start.
The reason the old games won't be compatible is the fact that it's not just a pc anymore.
It uses IBM PowerPC architecture.
Its like trying to use a windows program on a mac.
Some games will be recomplied for the 360 but that isn't really backwards compatible.
It would be vaguely possible that a non-ms emulator could be developed, but doubtfull and theres always the issue of how fast it would run.
And would anyone be willing to take on the task.


Daniel_Corsa

posted on 22nd May 05 at 16:14

Microsoft are going out of there way at the moment to stop copying of software/games

Like with long haul (OS) they are trying it out with the x-boxes at the moment and will be with the 360 when it is released towards the end of this year!

Although someone will eventually get round it, its not going to be so easy!


richard_syko

posted on 22nd May 05 at 08:12

quote:
Originally posted by h18_oab
quote:
Originally posted by x8john
quote:
Originally posted by h18_oab
quote:
Originally posted by mazdaspeed
quote:
Originally posted by x8john
If they done it it would have to emultae them. Using a different architecture this time.
Afaik the ps3 will be emulating ps1 and ps2.


PS2 has a PSX Cpu inside it. They could do this for the PS3 too.


The PS3 WILL be able to play all 3 generations games ;)


It emulates them like i said above.
Both xbox and ps3 use different architectures from the previous incarnations.
The sony team have decided to emulate a psx and ps2 but ms for some reason aren't taking that option.


some reason??? thought the reason was clear...


Bill gates is a greedy bastard :|


If the new Xbox is as PC like as the old one, with a HDD, some one will mod it to play old games. :)


Skipz

posted on 22nd May 05 at 00:34

quote:
Originally posted by x8john
quote:
Originally posted by h18_oab
quote:
Originally posted by mazdaspeed
quote:
Originally posted by x8john
If they done it it would have to emultae them. Using a different architecture this time.
Afaik the ps3 will be emulating ps1 and ps2.


PS2 has a PSX Cpu inside it. They could do this for the PS3 too.


The PS3 WILL be able to play all 3 generations games ;)


It emulates them like i said above.
Both xbox and ps3 use different architectures from the previous incarnations.
The sony team have decided to emulate a psx and ps2 but ms for some reason aren't taking that option.


some reason??? thought the reason was clear...


Bill gates is a greedy bastard :|


John

posted on 21st May 05 at 23:59

quote:
Originally posted by h18_oab
quote:
Originally posted by mazdaspeed
quote:
Originally posted by x8john
If they done it it would have to emultae them. Using a different architecture this time.
Afaik the ps3 will be emulating ps1 and ps2.


PS2 has a PSX Cpu inside it. They could do this for the PS3 too.


The PS3 WILL be able to play all 3 generations games ;)


It emulates them like i said above.
Both xbox and ps3 use different architectures from the previous incarnations.
The sony team have decided to emulate a psx and ps2 but ms for some reason aren't taking that option.


Skipz

posted on 21st May 05 at 23:35

quote:
Originally posted by mazdaspeed
quote:
Originally posted by x8john
If they done it it would have to emultae them. Using a different architecture this time.
Afaik the ps3 will be emulating ps1 and ps2.


PS2 has a PSX Cpu inside it. They could do this for the PS3 too.


The PS3 WILL be able to play all 3 generations games ;)


mazdaspeed

posted on 21st May 05 at 22:20

quote:
Originally posted by x8john
If they done it it would have to emultae them. Using a different architecture this time.
Afaik the ps3 will be emulating ps1 and ps2.


PS2 has a PSX Cpu inside it. They could do this for the PS3 too.


--Dave--

posted on 20th May 05 at 11:46

Nintendo will be ghey, mark my words


Russ

posted on 20th May 05 at 06:50

the Nintendo Revolution will apparently play EVERY other nintendo game


Skipz

posted on 19th May 05 at 19:37

quote:
Originally posted by x8john
If they done it it would have to emultae them. Using a different architecture this time.
Afaik the ps3 will be emulating ps1 and ps2.


You are correct PS3 will be able to play PS2 and PS1 games hence the reason why i think the Playstation will be a more popular choice for parents to buy their children...

Also The Xbox 360 will have a built in harddrive iirc?? maybe possible to get some software to download and install to the 360 to allow it to recognise old Xbox games??

We will have to wait and see until Microsoft have released more details because it seams to me that they are being very secretive about this console


John

posted on 19th May 05 at 19:31

If they done it it would have to emultae them. Using a different architecture this time.
Afaik the ps3 will be emulating ps1 and ps2.


richard_syko

posted on 19th May 05 at 18:59

C.U.N.T.S.


Paul_J

posted on 19th May 05 at 16:59

haha!!! blatently it would of been simple to do, but instead Microsoft are thinking about cashing in - by making people go and buy copies of the games they already have. Genius.


John

posted on 19th May 05 at 16:50

The backwards compatability isn't exactly backwards compatible.
The games will have to be recompiled, so not all games will work on it, and you'll have to go and buy the xbox360 version of the game.