I am looking to buy a PS3 very soon. I don't think I will have enough money to get an 80GB. Probably will settle for a 40GB. What are the drawbacks of doing this? Can I upgrade the memory later? How does the lack of the extra 40GB effect gameplay or performance? Is resale value going to be significantly less?
2007-12-18 23:33:45 · 4 answers · asked by BigCheapSk8 3 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.
2007-12-19 04:32:48 · answer #1 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are absolutely no drawbacks to buying a 40GB. I myself have a 40GB.
It's EXTREMELY easy to upgrade the drive yourself. It takes a standard notebook hard drive. You can actually get a 160+GB HDD cheaper then trying to buy the 80GB from Sony. Since it only takes a standard notebook HDD.
Also, there are no performance drawbacks whatsoever. It's really about whether you download a ton of crap and games, and demos from their Sony PS3 store. But you can always delete the old crap when you're tired of it. I haven't even filled my drive up yet and I bought mine when PS3 first hit.
Best Wishes.
2007-12-18 23:42:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 40 GB model cannot play any PS2 games anymore. Even after you update the harddisc.
Furthermore, there are USB connectors missing and the whole card reader was cut.
So it's not just the storage capacity.
However, PS3 gameplay won't be affected by the HD size.
2007-12-19 00:02:16 · answer #3 · answered by Arminator 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
it won't play you ps2 games cause it's not backwards compatible if i was you i try buying the 80 gb. im lucky enogh to have the 60gb wich does all! (best out of all the models) you could get a 60 or 80 gb cheap on ebay just be patient .good luck ;-)http://blog.wired.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/10/22/venn_copy.jpg
2007-12-19 01:38:21 · answer #4 · answered by born_2_race 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋