im contemplating about getting either the 40 GB PS3 or the 80GB PS3...lol now i work at best buy and I always persuade customers to buy the 80GB because it can play your PS2 games and has more hard drive and some other smaller features, but which 1 would u prefer to buy the 40 or 80? cuz basically with the 40 its a lil over a $100 difference
2007-12-29 00:49:09 · 6 answers · asked by Just Ask 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear ➔ PlayStation
You answered your own question 80gig
2007-12-29 01:45:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the exact same problem as you, i want to buy one but im deciding if i should wait till i can afford the 80gb or just settle for the 40gb, i really would like to be able to play some of my old ps2 games so im thinking its better to just wait a litle while longer, and who knows maybe the price will go down a little by then : ). You might want to see if any of the 60gb ps3's are still around so you can get something in between but i think they are hard to find now that they are discontinued
Ps, i heard that the backwards compatability is much better on the 60's than the 80's
2007-12-29 01:12:50 · answer #2 · answered by Infectus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's gonna be used for PS3 gaming only, then save the money and go for the 40gb and with the extra cash, you'd be able to get a game!
But if I were purchasing it, I would most definitely go for the 80gb. To be able to play ps2 games (since my ps2 is non functional).
2007-12-29 00:53:35 · answer #3 · answered by Haяd woяking guy 7 · 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.
2007-12-29 04:04:51 · answer #4 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure which 2 choose out of those 2 but try 2 find a 60GB version like mine!!!it's more backwards compatible with ps2 games than the 80GB version as well...cya!!!
2007-12-29 01:59:00 · answer #5 · answered by elsamuel7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you can afford it buy the bigger one. You will get a few more features and you will not say later " i should have bought it"
2007-12-29 01:49:32 · answer #6 · answered by mousehth72 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋