i have one of each being delivered today, which one should i keep, the 60gb is £60 more expensive. we have 2 x ps2's and 1x ps1, cant fathom what the differences are between them apart from the hard drive memory. this is a xmas gift for my kids and husband, not sure which one to give them and which one to send back, please advise!!!!!
2007-12-19 21:52:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous 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.
2007-12-20 07:49:10 · answer #1 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well since you are obviously in the UK (looking at the money denomination sign) and most of the answerers are talking about US versions of the machine, the best thing to do is find out what the UK systems have differently for each system.
The main differences between the 60GB and the 40GB models are as shown below:
PLAYSTATION 3 60GB:
* Four USB ports
* Memory card reader ports
* Ethernet cable included
* Able to play certain PlayStation 2 titles
* Able to play Super Audio CDs
PLAYSTATION 3 40GB:
* Two USB ports
* No memory card reader ports
* Cable no longer provided
* Unable to play PlayStation 2 titles
* Unable to play Super Audio CDs
2007-12-20 00:36:33 · answer #2 · answered by scooterge558 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Agree with astrarath - the 60gb will allow your kids to play ps2 games on, where as the 40gb you will only be able to play expensive PS3 games.
Well worth the extra £60.00!
2007-12-19 22:03:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Keep the 60gb. It can play PS2 games while the 40gb cannot. Yes, it's more expensive, but well worth it!
2007-12-19 22:05:57 · answer #4 · answered by Haяd woяking guy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Send back the 40gb
the 60gb is rare now and has backwards compatibility with all previous playstations where the 40gb does not
2007-12-19 21:56:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would reckon the 60gb but i had heard Sony were withdrawing it because it's too expensive and not selling as well as the 40gb!
2007-12-19 23:25:33 · answer #6 · answered by Robert S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep the 60gb playstation3. this is the only machine that will allow you to play playstation 1, playstation 2 and playstation 3 games on it.
2007-12-19 22:01:28 · answer #7 · answered by GoreyAlan Fáilte 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The 60gb, it has afew more features, like, can play PS2 games, it will upscale your PS2 games to a higher quality.
2007-12-20 11:20:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on how much they play and save memory but remember if they store a lot of memory buy 60 gb but buy the 40 gb its lot of memory well good luk shopping
2007-12-20 01:08:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋