PS3 40gb question - Blu-ray Forum

jedisinclair · 11-01-2007, 05:54 PM

I'm thinking about picking up another PS3. The 40gb goes on sale tomorrow. From what I gather, this new PS3 will not be backwards compatible with PS2/PS games but other than that, is it basically the same as far as Blu-ray quality etc... ?

Layd Dly · 11-01-2007, 05:58 PM

Same player, same bd drive, same wifi, 2 less usb ports, no ps2 support, no card reader.

ps3andlovinit · 11-01-2007, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jedisinclair

I'm thinking about picking up another PS3. The 40gb goes on sale tomorrow. From what I gather, this new PS3 will not be backwards compatible with PS2/PS games but other than that, is it basically the same as far as Blu-ray quality etc... ?

Should be no difference..they also dropped SACD from it but reduced the power consumption and made it even quieter than it already is. And it has 2 USB ports instead of 4.

WriteSimply · 11-02-2007, 05:16 AM

No backwards compatibility with PS2 games ONLY. PSOne emulation works fine.

The rest is like others have said. No SACD playback. 2 USB ports. No card reader.

fuad

jedisinclair · 11-02-2007, 11:44 AM

I just read an article online and it looks like the 40gb also uses quite a bit LESS power consumption and even runs a little cooler (not that heat has been an issue with PS3 ... like it HAS been with xbox 360) but it's cool that Sony did that.

ps3andlovinit · 11-02-2007, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by WriteSimply

No backwards compatibility with PS2 games ONLY. PSOne emulation works fine.

The rest is like others have said. No SACD playback. 2 USB ports. No card reader.

fuad

Thanks, forgot about the card readers.

ps3andlovinit · 11-02-2007, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jedisinclair

I just read an article online and it looks like the 40gb also uses quite a bit LESS power consumption and even runs a little cooler (not that heat has been an issue with PS3 ... like it HAS been with xbox 360) but it's cool that Sony did that.

There are two threads providing more details..one started by me and one by Shin-Ra.

Sling · 11-02-2007, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jedisinclair

I just read an article online and it looks like the 40gb also uses quite a bit LESS power consumption and even runs a little cooler (not that heat has been an issue with PS3 ... like it HAS been with xbox 360) but it's cool that Sony did that.

Just hooked up the 40gb and it is whisper quite...No joke.I also noticed on power the fan does not kick on...as matter of fact you cant feel fan when BR is playing...Running very very cool...Pretty amazing really.
1.93 downloaded without a flaw...ALL IS WELL

I'm going to give my brother my 80gb as the early Christmas present.

WriteSimply · 11-02-2007, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sling

I'm going to give my brother my 80gb as the early Christmas present.

Why though? It has significantly less feature than the 40GB. The card reader thing is handy when family members take digital photos and you want to view them instantaneously on a HDTV.

The extra USB ports is handy with Guitar Hero and Rock Band, since it uses the USB ports as its dongle.

fuad

Sling · 11-02-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by WriteSimply

Why though? It has significantly less feature than the 40GB. The card reader thing is handy when family members take digital photos and you want to view them instantaneously on a HDTV.

The extra USB ports is handy with Guitar Hero and Rock Band, since it uses the USB ports as its dongle.

fuad

I mostly use PS3 for blu-Ray viewing.The 40GB makes no noise or heat.
SD card use..I have no need.
PS2 games...never played.
USB ports..2 are enough for me.

My Brother does need a Christams so it will be a early one..He will love

SolidBlu · 11-03-2007, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sling

I mostly use PS3 for blu-Ray viewing.The 40GB makes no noise or heat.

thanks for the positive feedback pal

it will be released here in Singapore on the 11th, can't really wait

Grisle · 11-03-2007, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by WriteSimply

Why though? It has significantly less feature than the 40GB. The card reader thing is handy when family members take digital photos and you want to view them instantaneously on a HDTV.

The extra USB ports is handy with Guitar Hero and Rock Band, since it uses the USB ports as its dongle.

fuad

Are the instruments for Rock Band going to be wired?

11-01-2007, 05:54 PM	#1
jedisinclair Senior Member Member since:Nov 2006 Blu-ray collection:42 Trading Score:3	PS3 40gb question I'm thinking about picking up another PS3. The 40gb goes on sale tomorrow. From what I gather, this new PS3 will not be backwards compatible with PS2/PS games but other than that, is it basically the same as far as Blu-ray quality etc... ?

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11-01-2007, 05:58 PM	#2
Layd Dly Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Orlando, Florida Home Theater Gallery:83 Blu-ray collection:405 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Same player, same bd drive, same wifi, 2 less usb ports, no ps2 support, no card reader.

11-02-2007, 05:16 AM	#4
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	No backwards compatibility with PS2 games ONLY. PSOne emulation works fine. The rest is like others have said. No SACD playback. 2 USB ports. No card reader. fuad

11-02-2007, 11:44 AM	#5
jedisinclair Senior Member Member since:Nov 2006 Blu-ray collection:42 Trading Score:3	I just read an article online and it looks like the 40gb also uses quite a bit LESS power consumption and even runs a little cooler (not that heat has been an issue with PS3 ... like it HAS been with xbox 360) but it's cool that Sony did that.

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