Which ps3 should I get?

Question

So I'm hopefully getting a playstation 3, and I know there's a couple of versions. I don't want to waste my money on something unnescessary, but I don't want to waste it on a piece of crap either. I'm thinking the 40 gig one, and I know it only has two usb ports. I've never had a ps2 or a ps1, so It really doesn't matter to me if you can't play those games on the 40 gig one. So what I'd like to know is what are the usb ports for, and which system would you get in a situation like mine? In English please...

Answer 1

Hey, I was in that situation just like you, but i eventuall decided to get the 40 Gig and i did. Its great.

If you dont have PS2 games at all then you dont even have to worry about backwards compatability.

Also about the usb ports they are for plugging in your controllers if your going to charge them, or to plug in a PSP or any type of Flash Drive if you have one to transfer the files to the PS3.

So lets say you have pictures on your Flash drive and you want them as backgrounds on your PS3. All you do is plug it in and copy the files over.

So overall i would say you should definetaly go with the 40 gig, because its $100 less and its more than enough storage space for games and demos. Also motorstorm that comes with the 80 gig isn't that good a game anyways.

Answer 2

I got the 40 g. For Christmas an I love it. the usb ports are for your controlers an to put your music an pics an suck onto your system. but you can get something later on the has four ports in it. I would get the 40..

Answer 3

Well you have to get the 40gb one becuase since you dont have ps2 games.The ubs ports are for transfering stuff to ur ps3.Like if you have a USB storage device you can put songs in it and then put it in the ps3 USB port to transfer the songs to the ps3.You can also use it to connect a USB keyboard to chat.And charge the siixaxis controller.And stuff like that...

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

60 gig is the best to go.

Answer 6

If you don't care about BC then 40gig is definitely the way to go.