2007-12-03 04:33:20 · 6 answers · asked by merseysider00 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear ➔ PlayStation
PlayStation 3 60GB console is £349.99, the PlayStation 3 40GB is £299.99. With the PS3 40GB you lose the ability to play PlayStation 2 games. It also doesn't have SACD playback or the Memory Card Readers built-in to the PlayStation 3 60GB. Sony have discontinued production of the 60GB model. They issued a statement that it's due to "consumer feedback", but the fact that they make slightly more profit on the 40GB model may be the actual reason. So, the 60GB has quickly become rarer than a Nintendo Wii. If you're lucky you may find a store somewhere that hasn't sold all the 60GBs yet - otherwise the 40GB is the only option in the UK for now
2007-12-04 17:11:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the difference is:
1-the 60gb has memory slots for psp memory card and cell phone memory card(only sd and mini sd)
2-the 60gb has 4 usb ports and 40gb has only 2 usb ports
3-the 60gb plays ps1 ps2 and ps3 games 40gb only plays ps3 games
so the 60 gb ps3 is better
2007-12-03 04:51:16 · answer #2 · answered by Helghast 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the main difference is that the 60gb plays ps2 games and the 40gb dosent but if u live in england you have to get the 40gb because the 60gb is no longer getting made
2007-12-03 06:09:21 · answer #3 · answered by samster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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/Co...
2007-12-03 09:10:12 · answer #4 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 40gb can not play PS2 games, but the 60gb is fully backward compatible.
2007-12-03 04:40:27 · answer #5 · answered by Woden501 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If i'm right, you can save more on 60 gb, than on 40 gb
2007-12-03 04:39:12 · answer #6 · answered by linky2011 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋