The PS2 is not capable of reading PS3 discs. PS3 games are written on bluray discs, which are a new technology. The PS2 laser lens can only read DVD and CD, so it is not possible for a PS2 to read PS3 games.
PS3 games are written to bluray discs because they offer much more space for data. Dual layered DVD's give developers about 9gb to work with for developing games. Bluray gives them 50gb, which is useful for next gen gaming where more textures and higher resolutions are needed.
In summary, you need to buy a PS3 to play PS3 games.
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No they don't. Sony made them that way so that people start buying PS3s.
The PS2 is not capable of reading PS3 discs. PS3 games are written on bluray discs, which are a new technology. The PS2 laser lens can only read DVD and CD, so it is not possible for a PS2 to read PS3 games.
PS3 games are written to bluray discs because they offer much more space for data. Dual layered DVD's give developers about 9gb to work with for developing games. Bluray gives them 50gb, which is useful for next gen gaming where more textures and higher resolutions are needed.
In summary, you need to buy a PS3 to play PS3 games.
dont put the ps3 game in the ps2 it will break it blu ray cant be played on a ps2