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According to PSM, the PlayStation 3 will not have support for existing PlayStation 2 and PSone memory cards. Instead the console will only support Memory Stick Duo cards, also compatible with the PSP. This means that although the PlayStation 3 is fully backwards compatible, you wont be able to load up you existing saved games.
The magazine also says that the PlayStation 3 will not support old peripherals that use the current PlayStation 2 controller port, with old games being playable with the new PlayStation 3 controllers/peripherals.
PSP owners will be able to power up and control their PlayStation 3 using the PSP as a kind of expensive WiFi remote, when you can’t be bothered to get off the sofa. PSM also states that a USB device will be available to turn the PlayStation 3 into a TiVo like PVR device for recording TV shows onto the console’s optional micro hard drive. This micro hard drive is expected to be 80 gigabytes in capacity and will not be used for games, but for other multimedia functions.
Most PlayStation 3 games will run at 720p, but Sony wants to allow players to lower the game’s resolution to allow the game to run at 480p or 480i, for those without HD ready sets. There are also rumours that that ability to lower the resolution will allow gamers to run the game at a faster frame rate.
Next-gen gaming looks to be an expensive hobby to take up. Those hoping to save money by using their existing peripherals will be disappointed by this news, meaning you better add the cost of an extra controller and memory card onto the cost of the console, whatever it eventually costs.
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