   Japanese PS1 Games on American PS3?
  I'd like to order a copy of Tobal #2 on the PS1 just to see what I missed, but I can't find any "definitive" information on whether or not Japanese PS1 region encoding is enforced on a U.S. PS3.  The few forums that I've seen discuss it have done so in the "I'm a know-it-all talking out of my ass" kind of way.Has anybody here actually tried to run a Japanese PS1 game on the PS3?  Or is there a place where Sony has answered that question that I don't know about?Thanks in advance.   
  I cannot speak on behalf of the newer models, as I only have a 60 GB model (the one with actual hardware rather than software emulation).A) You can play import PS3 games on an American PS3.B) You cannot play import Blu-Ray movies on an American PS3 if they have region encoding (many early Blu-Ray movies do not have encoding though).C) You cannot play import PS1 nor PS2 games on your American PS3.Mind you, the ones that emulate it might allow it, but I cannot see them doing so.Sorry.  (Although you could mod your PS3 to play it, but with the 60 GB model so sought after, I wouldn't take the chance).*EDIT*I'd suggest either getting a Japanese PS2 or modded PS2, which will be the cheapest way to go.  Besides, it's helpful for games which have their own controllers such as DDR, Guitar Hero, Buzz, etc.  Sure, there are PS2 to PS3 adapters, but I find there is a little bit of lag.   ;Quote:Original post by NytegardI cannot speak on behalf of the newer models, as I only have a 60 GB model (the one with actual hardware rather than software emulation).C) You cannot play import PS1 nor PS2 games on your American PS3.Ahh... man.  The 60GB model is the one I have too, so I guess that's the answer.That's unfortunate, I doubt an import console would be worth buying just to play a single PS1 game :)   ;Quote:Original post by JBourrieThat's unfortunate, I doubt an import console would be worth buying just to play a single PS1 game :)You could always emulate it on PC. I don't think there are any region-encoding problems (but I can't say I've ever imported a Japanese PS1 game to try, so I can't say for sure).   ;Quote:Original post by JBourrieI'd like to order a copy of Tobal #2 on the PS1 just to see what I missed, but I can't find any "definitive" information on whether or not Japanese PS1 region encoding is enforced on a U.S. PS3.Grab an emulator, play it on the emulator. OpenGL2 plug-gin do wonders.   ;  ePSXe should run it. http://www.epsxe.com/ But it helps to have a PC Dual Shock clone. Ask on the forums to make sure, or check the compatibility list. I used to fool around with my games back when I had a 500mhz / TNT2 machine and they ran fine, even got to play the 3d ones in high rez.   ;  Hi,I have Japanese 60GB model.  There's a lot of difference between the models so you should look it up.The Japanese 60GB models have all the PS2 chips inside (yes, that's right, the actual hardware) as backwards compatability was a big thing in Japan.  The Japanese PS3 can play Region 2 NTSC DVDs, Japanese ps1/2 games, Japanese/American Blu-ray, Any games.Quite crazy eh?  Look it up for your version, it's on wikipedia.   ;Quote:Original post by MetoricalThe Japanese 60GB models have all the PS2 chips insideAs do the US and (I believe) European models. That's the reason demand for 60GB PS3s is so high.   