2007-12-09 09:56:52 · 5 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. It's the latest version.
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.
Wi-fi included in all models, except 20GB.
Backwards compatibilty check:
Europe - http://faq.eu.playstation.com/bc/
US - http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/Co...
2007-12-10 06:20:59 · answer #1 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
40GB- 0% playable PS2 games
60GB- 96% playable PS2 games
80GB- 88% playable PS2 games
Each time you download the updates from the PlayStation Network, the number of playable PS2 games increases.
You're better off getting an 80GB PS3, it is the same price as the 60GB, and it has 20GB bigger HD, plus it comes with PS3 exclusive game "Motorstorm." Also if you keep downloading the updates, the percentage of playable PS2 games will be the same, if not better than the 60GB. adrianclay81882003 is right, Sony stopped making the 20GB and 60GB versions. The only version that can play PS1 and PS2 games is the 80GB version.
In the long run, the 80GB system is the best choice.
2007-12-09 13:41:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 20GB, 60GB, and 80GB PS3's are the only versions that can play both PS1 and PS2 games. The 40GB PS3 is the only PS3 that cannot play PS2 games.
The 20GB and 60GB PS3's have been discontinued and the 80GB PS3 is the only PS3 that's in current production that is backward compatible with both PS1 and PS2 games.
2007-12-09 09:59:38 · answer #3 · answered by AdrianClay 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only the 80GB PS3 is capable of playing PS2 games
2007-12-09 10:59:18 · answer #4 · answered by Badjack 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only version that is in production that will play ps2 games is the 80G.
2007-12-09 10:05:14 · answer #5 · answered by Gside 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋