PS3: 40GB vs. 60GB vs. 80GB - Blu-ray Forum

Cinemaddict · 03-26-2008, 06:39 AM

After doing a lot of research, I have decided to get a PS3 to use as a Blu-Ray player. Only a Blu-Ray Player. I have no intention of ever buying any games.

Does it matter which one I get if I'm only getting it for the Blu-Ray? Most people seem to be getting 40GB. Is that just because it's the cheapest? Would an 80GB give me better video/audio quality or anything?

Thanks!

Blu Jacket · 03-26-2008, 12:24 PM

The differences in the systems only affect games. If you are only going to watch Blu-rays, any of them will be fine and the 40GB would be best since it's cheapest.

Blu Haze · 03-26-2008, 06:06 PM

Go to wikipedia they have a full chart.

Baseball3 · 03-27-2008, 04:20 PM

If you ever want to listen to SACD albums you can't do it on the 40 and I am unsure if you can do so on the 60. I have the 80 and while I don't use it to play games (though my son does) the SACD feature makes it a bonus! Give SACD albums a listen.

roopster77 · 03-29-2008, 03:56 AM

The 80 gb has a few features not present on the 40 gb version. It also has greater sound output. I initally got the 40 myself but changed it for the 80 gb model for the extra features - games were not a consideration... Funny thing tho, I got addicted to golf on the PS-3 after seeing it at a friend's place...

syncguy · 03-29-2008, 10:52 AM

IMO, 40G PS3 is the best value for money for blu-ray.

It has less electronics. due to lack of backward compatibility for PS2 games, hence less heat, less power and less noise (fan runs slower). I consider this as a bonus although others consider this as a disadvantage. (We use PS2 for PS2 games)

As previously mentioned 40G cannot play SACD and also few (minor) missing options, that doesn't impact on blu-ray playback.

The Bear · 03-29-2008, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cinemaddict

After doing a lot of research, I have decided to get a PS3 to use as a Blu-Ray player. Only a Blu-Ray Player. I have no intention of ever buying any games.

Does it matter which one I get if I'm only getting it for the Blu-Ray? Most people seem to be getting 40GB. Is that just because it's the cheapest? Would an 80GB give me better video/audio quality or anything?

Thanks!

It Really Makes No difference What So Ever I Have Both The US 40GB & UK 60GB Both Are Excellent.

03-26-2008, 06:39 AM	#1
Cinemaddict Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:1	PS3: 40GB vs. 60GB vs. 80GB After doing a lot of research, I have decided to get a PS3 to use as a Blu-Ray player. Only a Blu-Ray Player. I have no intention of ever buying any games. Does it matter which one I get if I'm only getting it for the Blu-Ray? Most people seem to be getting 40GB. Is that just because it's the cheapest? Would an 80GB give me better video/audio quality or anything? Thanks!

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03-26-2008, 12:24 PM	#2
Blu Jacket Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:44	The differences in the systems only affect games. If you are only going to watch Blu-rays, any of them will be fine and the 40GB would be best since it's cheapest.

03-26-2008, 06:06 PM	#3
Blu Haze Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008	Go to wikipedia they have a full chart.

03-27-2008, 04:20 PM	#4
Baseball3 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007	If you ever want to listen to SACD albums you can't do it on the 40 and I am unsure if you can do so on the 60. I have the 80 and while I don't use it to play games (though my son does) the SACD feature makes it a bonus! Give SACD albums a listen.

03-29-2008, 03:56 AM	#5
roopster77 Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Surrey, BC Canada Blu-ray collection:54 Blu-ray reviews:1	The 80 gb has a few features not present on the 40 gb version. It also has greater sound output. I initally got the 40 myself but changed it for the 80 gb model for the extra features - games were not a consideration... Funny thing tho, I got addicted to golf on the PS-3 after seeing it at a friend's place...

03-29-2008, 10:52 AM	#6
syncguy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008	IMO, 40G PS3 is the best value for money for blu-ray. It has less electronics. due to lack of backward compatibility for PS2 games, hence less heat, less power and less noise (fan runs slower). I consider this as a bonus although others consider this as a disadvantage. (We use PS2 for PS2 games) As previously mentioned 40G cannot play SACD and also few (minor) missing options, that doesn't impact on blu-ray playback.

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