What is the advantage in having a ps3 80mb versus a ps3 60mb?

Answer 1

This question is an often one, so that's my cut & paste answer:
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 version, also has memory card reader and wi-fi. Has a chrome trim. Not manufactured anymore too.
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. Not manufactured anymore too.
Backwards compatibilty check:
Europe - http://faq.eu.playstation.com/bc/
US - http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/Co...

Answer 2

The only advantage of having a 80GB PS3 over a 60GB PS3 is more hard drive space when you first purchase it and that't it. Both the 60GB and 80GB PS3 have the exact same features.

The 60GB PS3 has more backward compatibility because it uses the Emotion Engine chip to play PS1 and PS2 games, the 80GB PS3 uses Emulation Software to be backward compatible and can't play as many PS1 and PS2 games.

Answer 3

the price difference of the 2 are only 20-30$ and they are pretty much the same except for the 20gb more in 80gb ps3.

: You can play all PS1 and PS2 Games on 60gb, but you can only play about 80% of them on 80GB because of software emulation.
HERES A GUIDE!:

-WiFi--

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


--Flash Card Reader--

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


--USB Ports--

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


--Backwards Compatibility--

20GB - Yes (uses the Emotion Engine)
40GB - No (no backwards compatibility at all)
60GB - Yes (uses the Emotion Engine)
80GB - Yes (uses software emulation)


--BlueTooth--

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


--BluRay Player--

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