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[fatius]

I *sort of* wanted to play FF XII on my ps3, so I ordered it again. When it arrived I popped it in and it didn't work. So now I *REALLY* want to play it.

Anyways, I've got a PS3 that supports PS2 games (model number cecha01). However when I put in my brand new FF XII game, the disk doesn't show up. I've downloaded the "PS2 System Data" download but still nothing.

Has anyone seen anything like this. As far as I can tell this game should work on the PS3 if you've got a PS3 that supports backwards compatibility.

 

[Kyoufu]

Are they both the same region?

 

[Tidus_Great]

only the 60 gig, 20 gig and early 80 gigs play ps2 games i think.
60 gig plays them the best.
I think it's better to just invest in a ps2 and component cables. 60 gig is huge and breaks easily.

 

[Whogie]

Disk might be bad. There are no extra steps to run a PS2 game on a BC PS3.
If your PS3 didn't support PS2 games, it would list it as "Unsupported Data" where the disc icon is.

 

[fatius]

Are they both the same region?

Yep. They're both the same region and this PS3 definitely supports BC (I just tried it with another game).

 

[BocoDragon]

I've downloaded the "PS2 System Data" download but still nothing.

This was only needed for PS2 hard drive games (like Final Fantasy 11 and that's it), so that won't affect your issue in any way.

Only 60 GB, I had a 80 GB and it didn't read PS2 games at all.

There was an early 80 gb that did play PS2 games (with partial software emulation, unlike the launch PS3). The one that came with MGS4 or that era anyway.

 

[fatius]

This was only needed for PS2 hard drive games (like Final Fantasy 11 and that's it), so that won't affect your issue in any way.

I figured as much. I just wanted to provide all the info and everything I've tried. Thanks!

 

[Mihos]

I can confirm my 60 gig release day PS3 plays FF12, maybe your lens/disk is just dirty? Can you read it from a PC?

 

[Godcannon]

Does any other PS2 game work? Not many PS3 had backwards compat. It might not be the one...

 

[fatius]

Does any other PS2 game work? Not many PS3 had backwards compat. It might not be the one...

Yeah definitely. I play ps2 games all the time. Just tried it with another and it was fine.

 

[BocoDragon]

Must be the disc then...

 

[Recall]

Possible faulty disc then, if you've already made sure your PS3 can play other PS2 games?

Any way of trying it in a PS2?

 

[Cornbread78]

Only 60 GB, I had a 80 GB and it didn't read PS2 games at all.

My Motorstorm bundle 80 GB PS3 played PS2 games just fine. It's the best fatty I've even had...

 

[TheMoon]

There was an early 80 gb that did play PS2 games (with partial software emulation, unlike the launch PS3). The one that came with MGS4 or that era anyway.

The MGS4 era is when they dropped BC. That's why the Gun Metal Grey one was such a disappointment to me at the time. The 80GB first year model came before that. I had one of those until I sold it last December.

My Motorstorm bundle 80 GB PS3 played PS2 games jsut fine. It's the best fatty I've even had...

Yup that was the one I had, too. Played through MGS 1-4 on that thing in one go.

 

[greatestjediever]

Best of luck! I literally just got my Wyrmhero Blade last night playing it on my fat PS3. Does the disc read on a computer DVD drive?

 

[Neff]

The US version of FFXII ran perfectly on my US 80gb MGS4 PS3, no problems whatsoever.

There was an early 80 gb that did play PS2 games (with partial software emulation, unlike the launch PS3). The one that came with MGS4 or that era anyway.

Yep, this is the one I had. All the first PAL PS3s also used partial emulation (full hardware BC was never available in Europe to my knowledge), but IIRC the compatibility ratio was much lower than the US emulation model.

 

[BocoDragon]

Yep, this is the one I had. All the first PAL PS3s also used partial emulation (full hardware BC was never available in Europe to my knowledge), but IIRC the compatibility ratio was much lower than the US emulation model.

Yeah you are right. I remember that. What a shame PAL screwed again.

I have my North American launch 60gb and it's basically perfect. I think there was exactly one game in my collection (Star Ocean 3) that had issues. Otherwise it was like a real PS2.. nicely upscaled to HD.

 

[fatius]

I can confirm my 60 gig release day PS3 plays FF12, maybe your lens/disk is just dirty? Can you read it from a PC?

I put in my mac and the mac could read it, put it back in and the PS3 can see it.

Must have been dirty or something (though I assure you that I cleaned it).

It's just one of those days I guess!

 

[qualitydisc]

The US version of FFXII ran perfectly on my US 80gb MGS4 PS3, no problems whatsoever.

I have this model too and I love it to bits. I had no idea when I bought it that it was going to be the LAST backwards compatible model. I know it's software emulation but I've never had any problems at all. I hope it never dies. Playing Persona 4 on it now PS2 games with HDMI output and a wireless controller is pretty great.

 

[gutterboy44]

If you don't have a PS2 or a PS3 phat, is there any way to play FF XII? I wish there was a remaster.

 

[Neff]

I have this model too and I love it to bits. I had no idea when I bought it that it was going to be the LAST backwards compatible model. I know it's software emulation but I've never had any problems at all. I hope it never dies. Playing Persona 4 on it now PS2 games with HDMI output and a wireless controller is pretty great.

I miss it a lot, unfortunately mine YLoD'd barely a year after buying it.

I did play it a lot, though.

 

[Godcannon]

If reboot doesn't work, check the disk for a circle of death. If it has it, then get a refund. You can also check it using an emulator, just to verify It gets to the menu screen. I wanna help you because I really liked that game lol.