Playing Imported PS1 & 2 games!

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[q=ZeZipster]Out of curiosity, could a Japanese PS3 play a Japanese copy of a PS2 game? Specifically KoFXI, GGX2:AC, and various other 2d fighters that weren't released in the US?[/q]

I don't see any reason why it wouldn't. I haven't got very much experience with PS3s, but my understanding is that even though PS2 games are still region locked, they can still be played on a console of the same region. The only issue you'd need to watch out for is compatibility due to emulation/legacy hardware and you'd need to check that on a per-game kind of basis.

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[q=Omecle]Swap Magic sounds like a big hassle to me. Should I just try installing a solder less chip myself? I have detailed instructions. That or I could try hard to find an installer...[/q]

Yeah, Swap Magic is a hassle. I used it for years before I got a mod chip, and now I don't know how I bothered with the swap disc. With a solderless modchip you are accountable for any damage to your console. Most chip installers will take liability for breaking a console, so while I'm sure I'm capable of installing the chip myself, I would definitely get the chip installed just in case I did something stupid.