PS1 games on a PS3?

[AtariLeaf]

I don't have a PS1 currently so I'm trying to use my PS3, which is the later model with the top loading tray, to play my PS1 games. However when playing NFS High Stakes the game would pause (although sound kept playing) and it eventually froze. The disc is in very good shape with nary a scratch. Is the PS3 hit and miss when it comes to PS1 games or may there be something else going on here?

[SignGuy81]

I believe that all PS3s if I'm not mistaken use emulation for PS1 games. I'm going to look and see if there is a compatibility chart that list the game.

[AtariLeaf]

This is my PS3 BTW

 

https://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/10/24/canada-gets-azure-blue-ps3-nhl14-bundle-for-249/

 

The wikipedia link for PS1/PS3 compatibility and NFS High Stakes has yes for one model and a question mark for the second but mine is a 250 gig later unit

[SignGuy81]

This is my PS3 BTW

 

https://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/10/24/canada-gets-azure-blue-ps3-nhl14-bundle-for-249/

 

The wikipedia link for PS1/PS3 compatibility and NFS High Stakes has yes for one model and a question mark for the second but mine is a 250 gig later unit

 

I seen that as well, but above that before it list the games it says all use emulation for PS1 games and that it doesn't vary between models which has me confused a bit on that. I can't find any other lists at the moment.

Edited November 19, 2017 by SignGuy81

[AtariLeaf]

If it is emulation it's probably not perfect. Problem is without an actual PS1, I can't confirm if it's the game or the PS3

[SignGuy81]

Do you have a PC you can put an emulator on and test the disc in it? Maybe if it is the disc you would also have problem on emulator(or also just emulation problems even if disc is good) on the PC but if not maybe would mean game disc is good.

 

 

EDIT:

Another option maybe if you could take your disc to a pawn shop and see if they would let you test your game in a PS1 if they have one, they probably would let you do that I would think.

Edited November 19, 2017 by SignGuy81

[cybercylon]

I've read that the same emulation is used for the PS2 to play PS1 games; the I/O to actually read the disc is supported on both the PS2 and PS3.

 

If that is true, if a game as a problem on the PS2, it is likely to have the same problems on the PS3.

[AtariLeaf]

I tried the epsxe emulator and although the emulation isn't perfect, some stuttering issues it didn't freeze or crash. Again, not sure if it's the emulator or the disc. I've noticed other youtube videos with people playing this game on their ps3 without issues. Again not sure what model they used though.

[SignGuy81]

looking on ebay you can find the game for about $5 maybe worth it to just get another disc just to see, if doesn't work maybe you can sell it to get your money back

[SignGuy81]

I've noticed other youtube videos with people playing this game on their ps3 without issues. Again not sure what model they used though.

 

I have model CECHH01 for sale here http://atariage.com/forums/topic/272129-fs-sony-playstation-3-model-cechh01/ which isn't in the wikipedia chart and I do not have the game to test in it.

[AtariLeaf]

That may be what I need to do. The local game store doesn't have any ps1's in stock although I suppose I could buy a PS2. I remember I used to trip over PS1's in thrift stores in the past.