For Christmas, I was hoping to get a new system. Personally, I like the Ps3 better but I thought it was overpriced. When I went to Best Buy, I saw the 40 gb going for $399, so I thought Ihad a good deal. But I recently learned that the 40 gig has no backwards compatability. So because I would need to buy more games, I would end up spending more than the $499 it costs for an 80 gb ps3. A 60 gig would have been an option except they are not sold at best buy, where I have $100 worth of store credit. Is the 80 gig backwards compatibile? If so, which system should I buy?
2007-12-02 08:11:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear ➔ PlayStation
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.
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/CompatibleStatus
2007-12-02 08:51:15 · answer #1 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
80
2016-05-27 06:56:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get the 80 gb ps3. it is 80 percent backwards capable, while the 40 gb ps3 has no backwards compatibility at all.
2007-12-02 08:25:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get 80 gig ps3 so u can save more games than 40 gig ps3
2007-12-02 08:36:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want to play ps2 games then get the 80gb but if you are not going to play ps2 games then get 40gb
2007-12-02 08:15:42 · answer #5 · answered by BaSeBaLlKiD721 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the 80GB. And you get motorstorm free.
2007-12-02 08:34:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋