Playstation 3 Console plays Playstation 2 games because...

The Playstation 3 Console has a backward compatibility feature. This feature will enable you to play with your old PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games in the new PS3 Console. This means that your old investment in your old games will not be wasted. With economical hardships, this is a plus in today's gaming world. With PlayStation 3 you can play all your PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation 3 games. In fact, because of the HDMI features of the PlayStation 3, it will even further enhance your old games.