PS3 backwards comaptible

So essentially I'd still have to buy said PS2 games all over again if I want to play them, correct?

Man, dropping backwards compatibility from the PS3 was a boneheaded move by Sony. They already got rid of Linux support, so why not drop unneeded crap like Netflix, photosharing, Internet browsing, and such instead? It's supposed to be a damn game console, isn't it? What next, will the PS4 be capable of cooking your dinner and taking your crap for you afterward?

That's exactly what they want,, I think all the games will be download only.

yeap thats what thet are pushing for,

Physical media isn't likely to go anywhere anytime soon since not everyone has an Internet connection. They'd be cutting out a lot of their profits.