| Method | Details | |--------|---------| | | Used copies available on eBay / retro game stores. Requires a working PS3 (any model). | | PS3 digital (legacy) | Was available on PSN; now delisted. Only accessible if previously purchased. | | Backwards-compatible PS3 | None for Carbon – it's native PS3, not PS2. | | Emulation (legal) | You can dump your own disc using a compatible Blu-ray drive (e.g., certain LG models) + software like RPCS3 . RPCS3 compatibility: Ingame (not fully playable; major graphical glitches and crashes as of 2025). | | Method | Details | |--------|---------| | |
A: The US version (BLUS-30011) has the best compatibility with 60 FPS patches. EU (BLES-00018) works but may require manual timing adjustments. Only accessible if previously purchased
The PS3 version uses AT3 audio codecs. Ensure your RPCS3 audio output is set to "Cubeb" and install all necessary system audio drivers.
The PlayStation 3 is notoriously difficult to emulate due to its unique Cell Broadband Engine architecture. Unlike a standard PC or even an Xbox 360, the PS3 used a "Synergistic Processing Unit" (SPU) that required developers to code very specifically for the hardware. This is why copying a PS3 game file isn't as simple as dragging and dropping it onto a PC; you need sophisticated software to translate that code in real-time.
