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"WHY WON'T MY PS1 GAMES WORK ON A PS2"

Hi Guys, I need some advice before I make a big mistake and ditch all my PS1 games.I've just purchased a new (small) PS2 after being told I could still play my old PS1 games on it and none of them work.I just get the message "NO DATA!" or something similar anyway.I was hoping to still be able to use my Namco G-CON45 gun as well for Time crisis, Point blank as well as a few old school driving games.However I've tried all my old games from Doom to V-rally and none of the buggers work.Do the PS1 games only work on the original PS2 consoles and not the small versions? Any help you guys can offer would be great.

Yeah it's looking more and more like I have a problem with the console.I only purchased it yesterday so only tried if for the first time last night.Is there anything I could have done wrong in the set up menu?It looked simple enough and there was no mention of altering settings for PS1 software!

Chr1s wrote:
> Are you positive that you heard that the new slim PS2's can play PS1
> games?

I have 4 PS1 games and they all work on the slim PS2.

Hi mate, The text I enclosed does refer to the small PS2 so they should be able to help or I'll take it back to where I got it from for a swap.

Sorry, a bit off topic a minute, but for those of you who are members of the ps forums, I am dante365 on there. :p

The sony site should help you alot, otherwise make a topic in the general forum of sony.

QUARKSMENTOR wrote:
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> Additionally, if you're upgrading to PlayStation 2 from PS one, the
> console plays virtually all existing PlayStation (PS one) titles.
> Using PlayStation 2's additional power, it's also possible to enhance
> both the loading times and visuals of these older games.
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> This doesn't mention the new slim PS2, I would imagine that it is just referring to the normal PS2.

Sorry that should have been PLAYSTATION.CO.UK web site :0)

THIS IS TAKEN FROM THE SONY WEB SITE.SO IT LOOKS LIKE I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY CONSOLE...................PlayStation 2 is home to an unmatched library of games, many of which are totally exclusive titles. Groundbreaking, award-winning games series such as Gran Turismo, Ratchet & Clank, Jak & Daxter, Sly Raccoon, The Getaway, SingStar, and the ever-expanding range of EyeToy-compatible titles will never appear on anything other than a PlayStation console. Whether you're after an in-depth challenge, a quick fix of accessible, sociable fun - or anything in between - PlayStation 2 is the only choice that counts.


Additionally, if you're upgrading to PlayStation 2 from PS one, the console plays virtually all existing PlayStation (PS one) titles. Using PlayStation 2's additional power, it's also possible to enhance both the loading times and visuals of these older games.


PlayStation 2 is compatible with a startling selection of accessories that have been designed to enhance every aspect of your experience, be it innovative immersive peripherals (EyeToy), game-boosting gadgets (G-con 2, Multitap), handy time-saving devices (Memory Card, DVD Remote Control), or the extensive choice of audio-visual-enhancing cables.


Aside from being a powerful games machine, PlayStation 2 can play music CDs and also features a fully-functioning DVD player. Take time out from playing to sit back and enjoy your favourite films and TV shows, with all the benefits that the DVD format brings - superior picture and sound quality, bonus material and, for families, Parental Lock security functions.


In addition, if you're the owner of a home cinema (surround sound) system, the console features a Digital Out (Optical) connector, allowing you to reap the aural benefits offered by Dolby Digital or DTS (Digital Theatre Systems) audio

Hi, I've taken your advice and used the help section from the Sony ps2 reg page that I signed upto yesterday to reg my console and claim my freebies disc.Thanks for your help so far and keep the advice coming "If it's gonna help of course!"

Yea, it's strange, my ps2, although it isn't the slimline one doesn't play my ff8, but my ps1 obviously does. I think they do it for you to pay out more, if it doesn't work on this new ps2.

Also I don't think the new ps2 has a fan, so wouldn't it just shut itself off when it overheats?

QUARKSMENTOR wrote:
> Well I heard that PS2's play PS1 games so I assumed that meant all
> PS2's.Is that not the case then?

Well then if they don't play then it probably is the case. Should check with Sony though just to be sure its not a problem with the machine or your games.