PS1 & PS2 & lightgun games

[Blackjack]

Mostly due to an earlier thread where I asked about good light gun games, I've been thinking about getting a playstation.

 

Heres the question(s):

Why not just get a PS2?

Aren't all the games from ps1 compatible? Or is there an issue with lightgun games I should be aware of. Will a ps2 w/lightgun play ps1 gun games ?

 

I'm just trying to figure out the best "bang" for my buck here (pun intended).

[Gabriel]

All the PS1 lightgun games I know of are compatible with the PS2. You just need to have the appropriate lightgun. So, it makes more sense to just get a PS2.

 

Most PS2 lightgun games use the GunCon2 lightgun. You cannot use a GunCon2 to play GunCon1 (PS1) games. But there are a couple of PS2 lightgun games which are compatible with the GunCon1.

 

There was also a separate lightgun standard on the PS1 which neither version of the GunCon is compatible with. (Crypt Killer, Project Horned Owl, etc)

[Blackjack]

Hmm, so really, I should get a ps2 with a Guncon1 and a Guncon2.

[Gabriel]

Yep. That will cover the majority of games.

 

The main games you'll miss out on are a couple of Konami games for the PS1.

[sega saturn x]

Yeah no ps2 guns on the ps2 due to lack of a usp port. But the ps1 guns are far more reliable the the ps2's im not sure why tho. In my opinion the pest light gun games for the sonys systems are point blanck hands down those games are awsome.

[Blackjack]

Thanks for the advice, I'll head over to gamestop or best buy after the weekend and get suited up

[sega saturn x]

Thats good trust me you wont be disapointed with point blan.