JPN PS2 v JPN PS3 with BC

[jassi singh]

Hi guys

Just a quick question, I've been on the hunt for a JPN PS3, 60GB version that can play PS2 games.

I would like to play some of the newer games I've picked up recently, but my own chipped PS2 is knackered.

I thought the easiest solution would be to find a JPN PS3 that has BC, however, no luck so far. But then I thought, the only reason I want the JPN PS3 is due to ease of it being able to be connected via HDMI through the current screens I have.

I know this may have it's own issues with colour distortion, lag...but would a JPN PS2 via component cables\RGB be better?

Cheers

Jassi

[J0e Musashi]

It depends on the display you will be using. Nothing else.

[speedlolita]

I would go PS2 myself. PS3 BC isn't perfect and it looks fairly naff via HDMI too.

[Cepp]

PS2 for sure. Those launch PS3's aren't exactly the most reliable consoles.

[jassi singh]

Thanks for the replies.

At the moment I will be playing the games via HDMI on a LCD Monitor\TV. Will be sorting out space for a CRT set up in the future but not straight away.

My LCD TV has component\Scart on it as well and I booted up the PS2 that I currently have and everything worked fine. As I'm here, this may not be recommended but what problems or issues might this set up cause, or is just a "purist" no-no thing? Cheers.

Couldn't test anything on it as it seems that the disc tray has gotten stuck. Opened it up yesterday, couldn't see any reason for it sticking, but I believe the white nub at the front of the console wasn't aligned under the track of the tray, so will give that a go tonight to see if that let's me eject\close.

Also...feel free to message me if you have a JPN PS2 for sale. ;P

[DaytimeDreamer]

Japanese PS2 because even a launch edition Japanese PS3 has lag when playing NTSC JP games on it. Minimal (1-2 frames) but if you are sensitive to it you can feel it.

[speedlolita]

I have a SCPH-10000 in tip top condition, with maybe the fastest booting laser of any machine I've used that I could part with.

Only issue is, I don't have the utility disc, so you wouldn't be able to play DVDs on it.

If you're interested shoot me a PM though, I wouldn't want too much for it as it is surplus to my needs.