40 or 80 GB PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

metoddman · 11-04-2007, 12:56 AM

Hi everyone,

Thanks for all the input on my previous post and sorry for the spelling error - Never to happen again!! :-)

quick question - is there really a need for the 80 GB system - I seriously doubt I will have more than 2 or 3 games - I got by with an 8 GB card on my ps2 with no problem... so - is it worth the extra hundo for the 80 gig system?
Thanks

bluperch · 11-04-2007, 01:04 AM

If ya wanna play PS2 games on the new system, ya gotta get the 80. Otherwise, I don't see why 40 wouldn't work.

Santeria · 11-04-2007, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluperch

If ya wanna play PS2 games on the new system, ya gotta get the 80. Otherwise, I don't see why 40 wouldn't work.

well if ur gonna use it mainly for a blu-ray player, get the 40gb its 100 dollars cheaper. the only thing u lose out on is ps2 backwards compatablity, other then that ur not missing out on much. But if u choose to get the 80gb dont, get the 60gb. the 60gb has full backwards compatablity and also the deals on it are usually 60gb system+ free game+free blu movie.

JJ · 11-04-2007, 01:35 AM

Im about to pick up a 40 myself.

jdc115 · 11-04-2007, 01:38 AM

If you want SACD, you need to 60 or 80 Gig as well.

Switched2BD · 11-04-2007, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Furashu

well if ur gonna use it mainly for a blu-ray player, get the 40gb its 100 dollars cheaper. the only thing u lose out on is ps2 backwards compatablity, other then that ur not missing out on much. But if u choose to get the 80gb dont, get the 60gb. the 60gb has full backwards compatablity and also the deals on it are usually 60gb system+ free game+free blu movie.

The 80g doesnt have backwards compatability?

Mpaa_Sux · 11-04-2007, 03:20 AM

80 gig has limeted as it software based and the 60 has the hardware based ps2

Santeria · 11-04-2007, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Switched2BD

The 80g doesnt have backwards compatability?

it does, but its software emulation. the 60gb has actual chips inside the ps3 to play the ps2 games.

OP if u get the 80gb, u might as well get the 60gb cause there are way more deals on that. the extra 20gb is to blind u from the truth!!

so... 60gb=40gb( if u dont care about ps2 games) but
60gb/40gb > 80gb

blix01 · 11-04-2007, 11:05 AM

I was trying to decide between the 40 and 80 a week ago.
I convinced myself to get the 80. The price isn't THAT much more, and you get some extra usb ports and the PS2 game playback. I said "eh, what the heck" and now have an 80gig model.
its nice.

Riverside666 · 11-08-2007, 11:47 AM

those are expensive.

cathexist · 11-08-2007, 12:09 PM

An 8 GIG card on your PS2? I think you meant 8mb on that one.

As far as the hard drive size for the ps3...it depends what you're going to be doing with it.

Once again backwards compatibility should be your first thought: Are you keeping your ps2 around? if so...you need not worry about that.

If you plan to just have a couple games as you mentioned, then 80 gigs is really not necessary, but keep in mind it's nice to have space to download demos, trailers, and game packs from the PSN store (...most demos I've seen have been ranging in the 500mb to 1.4gb range). Course, I keep my system fairly clean, deleting demos and videos I no longer want.

MUSIC is another big thing, if you plan on putting a lot of music on the system (kind of nice to do with a home theater speaker system and then the PS3's beautiful music visualizer).

Ultimately, it's up to you of course.

Riverside666 · 11-08-2007, 12:25 PM

Is there anyway you can just network the music from you pc Through the PS3? Instead of storing them ontop of that system.

w_tanoto · 11-08-2007, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluperch

If ya wanna play PS2 games on the new system, ya gotta get the 80. Otherwise, I don't see why 40 wouldn't work.

try 60GB first if it's still available

cathexist · 11-08-2007, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riverside666

Is there anyway you can just network the music from you pc Through the PS3? Instead of storing them ontop of that system.

Yes, you can use the Media Server that they started in the newest Windows Media Player.

I believe you will need Windows XP or Vista for it to work.

It's pretty easy to figure out/set up as well.

Paradigm13 · 11-09-2007, 06:15 PM

I actually just recently picked up a PS3 at wal-mart for $500 and it came with a blu-ray remote and Resistance. Also, I know someone who works over there and got 10% off

Not bad for essentially the price of a 40G plus Resistance.

zanarkand · 11-11-2007, 12:52 AM

I would splurge on the 80GB. But then again, I'm an avid gamer. Maybe you should not if you don't plan to play often enough to justify the cost.

clownface · 11-11-2007, 01:12 AM

If you don't need the backwards compatability or the card readers and extra USB ports then go for the 40GB PS3, if you think you might want those extras then spend the extra $100.00.

pedigree · 11-11-2007, 01:21 AM

trust me i have a 60 and so does my buddy. ps2 games look terrible on it and it doesnt put them widescreen (unless its just me who has no idea how to) and it just does look anything like what you would expect. honestly, they looked better on ps2. get a 40G save some cash and get more games or some movies or a warranty (peace of mind is always good)

SingingTheBlues · 11-11-2007, 09:02 AM

If you plan on downloading HD content from Sony in the near future, then a larger HDD might be nice. Then again, you can always update the drive inside easily.

JadedRaverLA · 11-11-2007, 09:04 PM

It is actually a pretty tough call...

The 80GB is definitely the better value...
with PS2 game and SACD compatibility and 2 additional USB ports... plus an extra 40GB space and Motorstorm (excellent game) as a pack-in.

But if you're tight on money, or don't care about playing PS2 games, then the 40GB model uses a newer 65nm Cell processor (other models used one built on a 90nm fab). And, it runs 6 decibals quieter and sucks 100 less watts of power at full load. According to SCEI President, the new processor should be migrated into the 80GB system in the future... but no timeframe yet.

11-04-2007, 12:56 AM	#1
metoddman New Member Member since:Nov 2007	40 or 80 GB PS3 Hi everyone, Thanks for all the input on my previous post and sorry for the spelling error - Never to happen again!! :-) quick question - is there really a need for the 80 GB system - I seriously doubt I will have more than 2 or 3 games - I got by with an 8 GB card on my ps2 with no problem... so - is it worth the extra hundo for the 80 gig system? Thanks

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Riverside666 Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	Is there anyway you can just network the music from you pc Through the PS3? Instead of storing them ontop of that system.

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