Upcoming PS3 question??

[HTaddiction]

I'm sure this has been asked before, but I really can't find any info. My question: Is there going to be a new PS3 model that is equivalent to the 60g coming out anytime soon?

I've read here and there about a 120 or 160 but can't find any spec details. My main concern is BC. I own a 60g now and would like a 2nd PS3 but it has to be able to play PS1 & PS2 games. I own maybe 60 or so older games and want to play them on both PS3's.

I have a PS2 up front that I could continue to use if no new models are going to support full B/C, but would really like the simplicity of using one unit(that and the wireless BT controllers will allow me to install it high up in my cabinet).

Thanks

[Brian Cash]

they have a MGS version coming out soon that has the same capabilities

[HTaddiction]

Originally Posted by Brian Cash

they have a MGS version coming out soon that has the same capabilities

Great, looks like I'll grab one of those then. Thanks for the quick response

[bilbravo]

It should be noted that the MGS unit is most likely the old 80gb, which is not *exactly* the same featureset of the 60gb unit. The BC is there, but it's not as full as the 60gb unit. I don't think there is much of a difference (maybe 2-3% of games?) but that may be an issue.

[androvsky]

Originally Posted by Brian Cash

they have a MGS version coming out soon that has the same capabilities

The MGS version is, as far as we know, the same as the older 80 GB version. It has the ability to play PS2 games, but it's partially emulated so some games don't work very well, or at all. The 60 GB model that the original poster and I have can play every PS2 game there is except Guitar Hero II, which has some issues with the controller.

Unless the OP is talking about the European 60 GB, but then I don't think Europe is getting the same MGS bundle we are.

To answer the original posters question, Sony has started to admit that they've noticed people want to be able to play PS2 games on their PS3, so they're planning on doing something about it. We're not entirely sure what that is yet, but there's probably going to be some sort of software PS2 emulator that works on all PS3 models, since Sony has started talking about PS2 downloads on PSN. It'll probably only work for a few games at first though. I don't even know if they're going to bring back the 80 GB model's partial BC outside of the MGS bundle.

[Brian Cash]

oh sorry wasnt paying attention i thought he typed 80gb not 60gb

[kingofgrills]

Wait for the 80 gig MGS4 bundle if you can. It will have a brand new Dualshock 3 controller packed in, so you'll have rumble support with your games as you did with PS2.

[HTaddiction]

Thanks for the replies. It looks like the new 80g is gonna be the way to go. I wish it had all the B/C features of the 60 though. Hopefully Sony gets on top of the BC thing. It's a big deal to me.

I guess I'll have to keep the PS2 for now.

Thanks

[vladittude0583]

Originally Posted by androvsky

The MGS version is, as far as we know, the same as the older 80 GB version. It has the ability to play PS2 games, but it's partially emulated so some games don't work very well, or at all. The 60 GB model that the original poster and I have can play every PS2 game there is except Guitar Hero II, which has some issues with the controller.

Unless the OP is talking about the European 60 GB, but then I don't think Europe is getting the same MGS bundle we are.

To answer the original posters question, Sony has started to admit that they've noticed people want to be able to play PS2 games on their PS3, so they're planning on doing something about it. We're not entirely sure what that is yet, but there's probably going to be some sort of software PS2 emulator that works on all PS3 models, since Sony has started talking about PS2 downloads on PSN. It'll probably only work for a few games at first though. I don't even know if they're going to bring back the 80 GB model's partial BC outside of the MGS bundle.

Are we getting the special metal colored PS3 as has been reported for Japan with this MGS4 Bundle or is the USA MGS4 Bundle going to be the black 80GB PS3?

[Shin-Ra]

Only the Black 80GB model with a DS3 announced for the US MGS4 bundle so far.

[dk3dknight]

Originally Posted by bilbravo

It should be noted that the MGS unit is most likely the old 80gb, which is not *exactly* the same featureset of the 60gb unit. The BC is there, but it's not as full as the 60gb unit. I don't think there is much of a difference (maybe 2-3% of games?) but that may be an issue.

There is a evil catch to that all..

some titles run on the 80 but not the 60, so you should check your compatibility guide on the playstation site. us.playstation.com to verify which one better serves you, a example do a search
for summoner, according to the guide, summoner 1 works on the 80gig and will not load on the 60 gig, but summoner 2 works on the 60gig but not the 80gig..

Interesting aye?

Course that was a while back.