PlayStation 3?

Question

What is the difference in the 60GB (Discontinued) & the 80GB? One more thing I went to comet and the guy over there said that the 80GB is coming next year or some time soon can someone please confirm this... THANKS !!!

good to hear that the 80GB is coming to the UK and i have just found out but i am not sure if you update your system then you will be able to play ps2 games

Answer 1

80gb is coming but it will not have same backwards capability as 60gb.plenty of 60gb availiable on e-bay.

Answer 2

I keep hearing it will not have the backward compatibility to play PS2 and PS1 games but I find that hard to believe. I think it is more likely just the new model of the same system with a larger hard drive.

Answer 3

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 - us.playstation.com/Support/CompatibleSta...