Sony talks backwards compatibility in the newest issue of EGM. Included in the conversation are comments on the importance of BC to Sony’s future, as well as hints at downloadable PS2 games for the PS3. This should come as a shock to no one, least of all Microsoft.

To be fair, Sony has never been exactly coy with their plans to move their game catalog to digital. While we’re still likely many years off from seeing Resistance 2 as a downloadable offering, PS1 games have been around for a bit not for both the PS2 and PSP. It only makes sense that PS2 games would follow suit, especially with rumors of Sony offering a new version of the PS3 hardware with a bigger hard drive.

As noted, this is especially not news to Microsoft. While Sony maybe fired the first volley with downloadable PS1 titles, Microsoft fired the first cannon by offering original Xbox titles through Xbox Live. The PS2 catalog easily outpaces the Xbox catalog and Sony would be stupid to ignore it. That’s especially true when it comes to obscure, niche titles. Best of all for consumers, Sony has shown they are quite willing to sell downloadable content at reasonable prices. What does this mean for PS2 game prices? Expect below the greatest hits $20 price.

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