PS3 40gb or 60gb.?

Question

is there any difference between them,beside backwards compatibility

Answer 1

Other than backwards compatibility, the 60gb PS3 has built-in memory card reader, chrome finish, 4 USB ports and 20gb more hard drive space than the 40gb PS3.

The 40gb PS3 has no backwards compatibility, no built-in memory card reader (you can get a external one for under $10), no chrome finish, only 2 USB ports.

Answer 2

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...

Answer 3

Well. The the 40 has 40 gigabytes, and the 60 has 60. The 60 has more space, but it's all on what you plan to put on it and if 60 is necessary.

Answer 4

about 20 gigs and 2 USB slots difference