is the 40 gb ps3 backwards compatable? and what are the differences between the 60gb and the 40gb models?

Question

i know memory size but i mean and yifferent features

Answer 1

This is an extract from the US Playstation website.

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20GB / 60GB PLAYSTATION®3 System
Some PlayStation®2 or PlayStation format software titles may perform differently on this system than they do on PlayStation®2 or PlayStation® systems, or may not perform properly on this system.

40GB PLAYSTATION®3 System
This model of the PLAYSTATION®3 system is designed to play PLAYSTATION®3 format software and has limited backward compatibility. This system is not compatible with and will not play PlayStation®2 format software. Some PlayStation® format software may play on this system.

80GB PLAYSTATION®3 System
This product has limited backward compatibility with PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 format software. Many PlayStation®2 format software titles operate, but full compatibility is not guaranteed. Updating the system software may improve compatibility.

The vast number of games in the PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 software catalogs available in North America (including upcoming titles) are being verified for play compatibility with PLAYSTATION®3. To identify the compatibility status of a specific title, please use our Backward Compatibility Status Search.

The status of titles may improve as we continually update the PS3 operating system software, including individual game software updates, so please be sure to visit this site often to check on the very latest PS3 compatibility status for your catalog of PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games.
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Copyright to the information in this extract lies with Sony.

You can view it here:
http://www.us.playstation.com/News/ConsumerAlerts

Answer 2

Trent did not answer your question, in the UK we dont have 80gb and 20gb PS3 and he didnt include the 60gb PS3. Im going to be simple and brief.

If you have PS2 games and want to play PS2 games buy the 60GB PS3. It has a multi card reader, and 4 usb ports.

If you don't have ps2 games and don't care about old games buy the 40GB PS3. It is virtually the same as 60GB with blu-ray, wi-fi, same ps3 games and graphics. But cannot play ps2 games, no multi-card reader and 2 usb ports which is more than enough.

The 60gb has been stopped in production which is why it is hard to find the 60gb in shops. After all the 60gb ps3's run out, you will only be able to buy the 40gb. So if you want to buy the 60gb, hurry up lol.

Hope this helps mate and Merry Xmas with your new PS3.

Answer 3

No the 40GB is only backwards compatible with PS1 games NOT PS2 games.The 60GB does play PS2 games tho and has more memory and media reader slots (SD Card,Memory Stick,ETC.)

Answer 4

1). 20GB has no chrome trim, no memory card reader and no wi-fi. Not manufactured anymore. Has the best backwards compatibility with PS2 games due to Emotion Engine (PS2's CPU) and Graphics Synthesizer (PS2's GPU) installed.
2). NTSC 60GB has the same backwards compatibility as 20GB versio, also has memory card reader and wi-fi. Has a chrome trim.
3). 80GB - extended memory, but reduced backwards compatibility with PS2 games, it has only Graphics Synthesizer (PS2's GPU). Around 80% of PS2 games can be played. Available only in NTSC regions.
4). 40GB - can't play PS2 games at all (all PS2 chips were removed), has 2 USBs instead of 4, no memory card reader, has wi-fi. Avalable in black and white colors. White is on sale only in Japan. Uses 65nm technology (lower power consumption). Improved cooling system.
5). PAL 60GB - reduced backwards compatibility with PS2 games. it has only Graphics Synthesizer (PS2's GPU). Around 80% of PS2 games can be played.
Backwards compatibilty check:
Europe - http://faq.eu.playstation.com/bc/
US - http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/Co...

Answer 5

Scroll down a bit on this page for features comparison: http://www.gamestation.co.uk/cat.asp?cat=playstation3&t=hardware

By the way, they don't make the 60GB version for Europe anymore, only the 40GB version.

Answer 6

The 40gb won't run most of the older software. In addition it does not have the memory card slots. I think there are other cost cuttings in there as well.