2007-12-11 03:25:03 · 4 answers · asked by Patti A 1 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...
2007-12-11 06:15:30 · answer #1 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 19:41:47 · answer #2 · answered by holguin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 40GB PS3 is the only PS3 that can't play PS2 games. All of the other PS3's can play both PS1 and PS2 games.
2007-12-11 04:28:47 · answer #3 · answered by AdrianClay 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 40 GB ps3 cant play ps2 games, the 80GB can play almost all ps2 games, the 60GB can play 99% of ps2 games.
2007-12-11 03:30:23 · answer #4 · answered by Mike W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋