what's the difference between 40gb and 80 gb of the playstation 3?

Question

i'll like it to know what's the difference.

before to buy it.

Answer 1

Check the 40GB and 80GB Comparisons at the end of this post, I just want to give you some information on the 60GB and 80 GB versions, in case the 40GB sold out. :P The main differences between the 60GB and 80GB versions is that the 80GB comes with 20 more Gigs of storage room (obviously) and it uses Software Emulation for playing PS1 and PS2 games... this means that you'll be able to play LESS PS1 and PS2 games on the 80GB version than you'll be able to play on the 60GB version, other than that, the two models are identical.

Here are the differences between all the models:

--WiFi--
20GB - No
40GB - Yes
60GB - Yes
80GB - Yes

--BlueTooth--
20GB - Yes
40GB - Yes
60GB - Yes
80GB - Yes

--Media Card Reader--
20GB - No
40GB - No
60GB - Yes
80GB - Yes

--USB Ports--
20GB - 4
40GB - 2
60GB - 4
80GB - 4

--Backwards Compatibility--
20GB - Emotion Engine
40GB - No backwards compatibility at all
60GB - Emotion Engine
80GB - Software Emulation

--Color--
20GB - Black
40GB - Black, White (Asia only)
60GB - Black
80GB - Black


Basically, the 40GB and 80GB are both exactly the same scratch for the HDD size, Memory Card Slots and Backwards Compatibility.

Here was my reasoning, I have a PS2. So scratch the Backwards Compatibility. Besides, the PS3 isn't "truly" backwards compatible. Unlike the 60GB which had the Emotion Engine that the PS2 uses, the 80GB version doesn't. It uses Emulation Software to run PS3 games. So it won't play ALL PS2 games only the ones that have Emulation Software created for them) and on top of that, they might not play as good on the PS3.

Second, I have no reason for the Memory Cards. It has a Hard Drive and USB Ports. If I want to load pictures, I use the USB Port. If I need more than 2 USB Ports, I'm sure I can find one of those devices that makes 1 USB Port turns into 4 or more.

It plays Blu-Rays brilliantly and has the Wi-Fi and all the other bells and whistles as the 80GB. Theirs not a lot worth downloading on the PlayStation Store, Blu-Rays don't need Hard Drive space so really the 40GB is fine for me.

As a side note, some PS3 games take a crap load of memory. I have "Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction "and the game file took up 413MB. I've heard others tell me that "Heavenly Sword" takes up 4GB and "Lair" takes up 2GB. But they said that only the Exclusive PS3 Titles take that much space. The others are smaller they said. That's the only reason to me to get the 80GB. But then again, you can always upgrade the HDD with a store bought 2.5" Sata Notebook HDD. It even shows you how to in the PS3 Manual. So, if you find yourself in need of more space down the road, you won't be out of luck. Just remember to back up your old Hard Drive to something that way you can transfer it back to the PS3's new Hard Drive.

Answer 2

The 80gb is more for if you are planning to dowload and store a lot of games, movies, etc. I don't think they make the 40gb system anymore. I think what they are doing now is discontinuing the 40gb PS3 and are going to make a 60gb at the same price as the 40gb was. I think the systems will be around $499 and $599. Also, if you are able to hook up HDMI cables on your TV, a good HDMI cable is anywhere from $50-$100.

Answer 3

It's twice the amount of storage space. With the 80gig version, you can save more games on your system.

Answer 4

The size of the hard drive. You can put more stuff on the 80gig.

Answer 5

get an 80gb ps3! you may play very virtually all of your ps2 and ps1 video games. pluse you get 80gb of area. you also get a card reader i imagine outfitted in and likewise 2 extra usb ports. trust me. i have been given one and its perfect