Is a 40gb playstion any good to buy
2007-12-19 11:30:04 · 4 answers · asked by MATTHEW L 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. 40GB doesn't support SACD.
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 12:18:51 · answer #1 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 40GB PS3 can NOT play PS2 games, though it can play PS1 games. Also, the 40GB PS3 has only 2 USB ports, and no flash card readers.
In contrast, the 80GB PS3 can play PS1/PS2 games, has 4 USB ports, and flash card readers.
2007-12-19 11:39:16 · answer #2 · answered by Shadowfyre 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yeah, as long as you don't mind not having backwards compatibility. The 40gb is the only one that can't play PS2 and PS games. Other than that, it's all the same.
2007-12-19 11:33:47 · answer #3 · answered by sackacrap 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Yes indeed
2007-12-19 16:14:38 · answer #4 · answered by Badjack 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋