Let’s settle this once and for all:

But for a moment, imagine Sony Santa Monica was forced to make it work. Imagine the year is 2008. The PS3 is struggling with a $600 price tag, and the install base of the PS2 is still a continent of 150 million consoles. What would a God of War 3 for the PS2 look like?

Most major studios were abandoning old hardware, but Sony chose to lock the second game to the massive PS2 install base. Because God of War II pushed the aging PS2 to its absolute technical limits, fans naturally assumed the direct sequel would follow the same path. 2. The Ultimate Cliffhanger Ending

Instead, pick up a used PS3 for $50 or play the spectacular God of War III Remastered on a PS4. The PS2 gave us two of the greatest action games ever made. Let it rest on that high note—and let God of War 3 live where it belongs, on the PS3 and beyond.