Types of Playable Discs
Depending on the PS3™ system model, some types of discs will not be playable. For information about compatible media types, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the documentation supplied with your system.
About PlayStation®2 format software and Super Audio CDs
PS3™ http://ps3.au.playstation.com/news/detail/item83401/
New Zealand
The table below lists the PS3™ system models that can play most PlayStation®2 format software, as well as all Super Audio CDs.
| Sales Region | Model |
|---|---|
| Japan | CECHA00, CECHB00 |
| U.S.A. / Canada | CECHA01, CECHB01, CECHE01 |
| Mexico | CECHE11 |
| Europe / Australia / New Zealand | CECHC02, CECHC03, CECHC04, CECHC08 |
| Korea | CECHE05 |
| Hong Kong / Taiwan / Southeast Asia | CECHA12, CECHB12, CECHE12, CECHA07, CECHB07, CECHA06, CECHE06 |
Information about backward compatibility
Even if your PS3™ system can play PlayStation®2 and PlayStation® games, you may notice they play differently than they did on their original hardware. In some cases, the discs may not work at all. You can visit your region's Web site to view more information about backward compatibility.
Japan
http://www.jp.playstation.com/ps3/status/
U.S.A. / Canada / Mexico
http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/CompatibleStatus
Europe
PC http://uk.playstation.com/games-media/news/articles/detail/item83402/
PS3™ http://ps3.uk.playstation.com/news/detail/item83402/
Australia
PC http://au.playstation.com/support/ps3/faqs/ps3_FAQ_how_compatability.jhtml
PC http://nz.playstation.com/support/ps3/faqs/ps3_FAQ_how_compatability.jhtml
PS3™ http://ps3.nz.playstation.com/news/detail/item83404/
Korea
http://www.playstation.co.kr/info/bc/bc.sce
