I was wondering what are the main bennifits and drawbacks of the different hard drive sizes of the new PS3's. Obviously price but what are some options I should consider when deciding what size I should get?
2007-12-26 03:21:24 · 3 answers · asked by ringa 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear ➔ PlayStation
20 gb. Don't bother with it. It's a piece of crap. It's like the 360's core or arcade.
40 gb: Don't buy it unless you don't need the PS3 to play PS2 games. The 40 gb will not play PS2 games, but it can play PSX games.
60 gb: Considered the granddaddy of the PS3 because it was Wi-Fi, 4 USB ports, 3 flash drives, and the emotion engine, which was the CPU used in the PS2.
80 gb: Considered the next best PS3 because it has 4 USB ports, Wi-Fi, flash drives, and the hardware to read software emulation for PS2 games.
Right now, only the 40 and 80 gb are readily available so it comes down to backward compatibility. If you must play PS2 games on the PS3, then you'll have to get the 80 gb. If backward compatibility for PS2 games isn't important to you at all, then you can get the 40 gb if you want to save some money.
2007-12-26 03:30:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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 (Super Audio Compact Disc).
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.
2007-12-26 04:48:28 · answer #2 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I herd the more expensive ps3 plays ps2 and 1 games the cheaper one only plays ps3.
2007-12-26 03:29:32 · answer #3 · answered by jdeathtime 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋