Backwards compatability gimped in new PS3s, blog pissed

It happened first in Europe and it finally has made its way to PS3s in America.

The new 80 gig SKU of the PS3 DOES NOT include the "emotion engine" chip and therefore will only play software supported PS2 games. Most of the worthwhile PS2 games cannot play on these new machines so if backwards compatibility is important to you, get a 60 gig unit while you can. Circuit City is having a sale now that includes a second PS3 controller and Sony is having a deal where you can get 5 bad movies on Blu-Ray if you buy a PS3 in July. The fact they are charging more for a unit without such a widely advertised feature is amazing.

Bastards.