{"id":141772,"date":"2025-04-19T06:22:59","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T06:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=141772"},"modified":"2025-04-19T06:22:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T06:22:59","slug":"was-mw2-60fps-on-ps3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/was-mw2-60fps-on-ps3\/","title":{"rendered":"Was MW2 60FPS on PS3?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/was-mw2-60fps-on-ps3\/#Was_MW2_60FPS_on_PS3\" title=\"Was MW2 60FPS on PS3?\">Was MW2 60FPS on PS3?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/was-mw2-60fps-on-ps3\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/was-mw2-60fps-on-ps3\/#General_Questions\" title=\"General Questions\">General Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/was-mw2-60fps-on-ps3\/#Technical_Questions\" title=\"Technical Questions\">Technical Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/was-mw2-60fps-on-ps3\/#Compatibility_and_Performance\" title=\"Compatibility and Performance\">Compatibility and Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/was-mw2-60fps-on-ps3\/#Legacy_and_Upgrading\" title=\"Legacy and Upgrading\">Legacy and Upgrading<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Was_MW2_60FPS_on_PS3\"><\/span>Was MW2 60FPS on PS3?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The answer to the question <strong>Was MW2 60FPS on PS3?<\/strong> is that <strong>Modern Warfare 2<\/strong> on <strong>PS3<\/strong> did not consistently run at <strong>60FPS<\/strong>, with the game&#8217;s framerate often being lower than that of its <strong>Xbox 360<\/strong> counterpart. According to various tests and comparisons, <strong>PS3<\/strong> versions of games like <strong>Modern Warfare 2<\/strong> typically averaged around <strong>51.82FPS<\/strong>, with a minimum of <strong>33FPS<\/strong> and a maximum of <strong>60FPS<\/strong>, while the <strong>Xbox 360<\/strong> version averaged <strong>56.44FPS<\/strong> with a minimum of <strong>41FPS<\/strong> and a maximum of <strong>60FPS<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Questions\"><\/span>General Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Did any PS3 games run at 60fps?<\/strong>: Yes, several <strong>PS3<\/strong> games ran at <strong>60FPS<\/strong>, including <strong>Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2<\/strong>, <strong>Metal Gear Solid HD Collection<\/strong>, <strong>WipEout HD<\/strong>, and <strong>Skate 3<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Was PS3 30fps?<\/strong>: Most <strong>PS3<\/strong> games operated at <strong>30 frames per second<\/strong>, although some could run at higher framerates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is MW2 playable on PS3?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Modern Warfare 2<\/strong> is playable on <strong>PS3<\/strong>, but players may experience longer queues compared to <strong>Xbox<\/strong> players due to the difference in backwards compatibility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How many FPS is MW2 on PS3?<\/strong>: <strong>MW2<\/strong> on <strong>PS3<\/strong> averaged around <strong>51.82FPS<\/strong>, with a minimum of <strong>33FPS<\/strong> and a maximum of <strong>60FPS<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Will PS3 MW2 work on PS5?<\/strong>: No, <strong>PS5<\/strong> does not have backwards compatibility for <strong>PS3<\/strong> games, including <strong>MW2<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_Questions\"><\/span>Technical Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong>Does PS3 support 1080p 60FPS?<\/strong>: The <strong>PS3<\/strong> is capable of outputting a resolution of up to <strong>1080p<\/strong>, but not all games can run natively at this resolution, and even fewer can maintain <strong>60FPS<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is PS3 locked at 30 FPS?<\/strong>: No, consoles are not locked at <strong>30fps<\/strong>, but most games on <strong>PS3<\/strong> run at this framerate due to market and hardware limitations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can PS3 run 120 FPS?<\/strong>: It is theoretically possible for the <strong>PS3<\/strong> to run at <strong>120FPS<\/strong> with a capable TV, according to Sony.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why is my FPS locked at 60 on MW2?<\/strong>: The multiplayer cap for <strong>MW2<\/strong> is <strong>90 FPS<\/strong>, and being unable to exceed <strong>60Hz<\/strong> could be related to graphics or display adapter issues.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compatibility_and_Performance\"><\/span>Compatibility and Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><strong>Is 60 FPS better than 120?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>120FPS<\/strong> can provide a smoother experience, especially on higher refresh rate monitors, but the difference may not be as noticeable on <strong>60Hz<\/strong> screens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Will MW2 be 120fps on console?<\/strong>: The game can run at <strong>120 FPS<\/strong> at <strong>1440p<\/strong> on next-gen consoles like <strong>Xbox Series X<\/strong> and <strong>PlayStation 5<\/strong>, but with slight dips.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is the PS3 60hz?<\/strong>: Yes, the <strong>PS3<\/strong> outputs at <strong>60Hz<\/strong>, which is different from its framerate capability.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legacy_and_Upgrading\"><\/span>Legacy and Upgrading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"13\">\n<li><strong>What framerate is World at War PS3?<\/strong>: <strong>World at War<\/strong> on <strong>PS3<\/strong> can run at a near constant <strong>60FPS<\/strong> during its initial engine-powered cut-scene.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do PS3 games look better on 4K TV?<\/strong>: <strong>PS3<\/strong> games may not look better on <strong>4K TVs<\/strong> due to upscaling issues, but using a <strong>RetroTINK 4K<\/strong> could improve the experience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can PS5 run PS3 discs?<\/strong>: No, <strong>PS5<\/strong> cannot play <strong>PS3<\/strong> game discs directly and requires streaming via <strong>Playstation Now<\/strong> for <strong>PS3<\/strong> game access.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Was MW2 60FPS on PS3? 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