Unicron,
don\'t forget another big thing about ps2, its backward compatible with psOne games.
My guess about the PS3,
it will be backward with ps2 and psxOne with better graphic and speed increase.
Because most ps2 games run at 640 x 480, with ps3 mouthful memories, you can display the resolution in High Def, say 1280 x 960 (or 1280 x 1024), 1600 x 1200, and even widescreen 1280 x 720 and 1920 x 1080p. its also can help reduce load times too.
The same can be said about PSOne, with 3-D games running at such a low resolution (about 320 x 240) will be benefit when display in much higher resolution like a computer. I see how much sharper and cleaner when FFVII, pc version was display in high resolution on computer monitors compare to PSOne.
Remember back in early 1990s, both Sega and Nintendo have their moments. Both were winners.
You guys think that could be possible with XBOX-2 and PS3?
I like competition because with competition, we see price drops on consoles as they try to compete each other. With competition, we have improvement and stuff.
Because of this, I think I may buy both XBOX2 and PS3. Depends though. Since I haven\'t own any XBOX yet, but I was amaze at its graphic performance compare to GameCube whose released at about the same time.
Oh, screw PSP and DS, its just me. I won\'t be carrying and playing portable anytime soon.