Ps3 160gb - Blu-ray Forum

rjmacnc · 11-19-2008, 07:28 PM

So I happen to notice that Sony has released a 160GB version of the PS3. I've been told that it has the same software configuration as the 80GB version, however I read another article where someone complained it had no backwards compatibility at all, which would mimick the 40GB version. Has anyone bought one of these and can testify to which is more accurate? I'm also confused why Sony would do this as you could spend now $400 on the 80GB version, and another $200 on a 500GB hard drive and have a 500GB PS3. Seriously.... confused... need explanation!

RIPSeanTaylor21 · 11-19-2008, 07:30 PM

slaizer2000 · 11-19-2008, 08:11 PM

I think you have one of the outdated pictures of the new batman model. The newer released pic has the ps3 Bat-controller displayed on the front of the box.

LifeOfAPirate13 · 11-19-2008, 08:23 PM

They should just stick 1 TB in the PS3 instead of overcharging everyone per gigabyte.

kpkelley · 11-19-2008, 08:24 PM

I don't think there are 1tb drives available for 2.5" sata units.

MacDaddyOJack · 11-19-2008, 08:25 PM

Nope, I think the highest you can get right now is 500GB

Mr. HiDef · 11-19-2008, 08:26 PM

does anyone know if this one the uncharted one or the mgs4 one have the usb ports in the back or front only?

jasontkelley1746 · 11-19-2008, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjmacnc

So I happen to notice that Sony has released a 160GB version of the PS3. I've been told that it has the same software configuration as the 80GB version, however I read another article where someone complained it had no backwards compatibility at all, which would mimick the 40GB version. Has anyone bought one of these and can testify to which is more accurate? I'm also confused why Sony would do this as you could spend now $400 on the 80GB version, and another $200 on a 500GB hard drive and have a 500GB PS3. Seriously.... confused... need explanation!

The new 80 gig is not backwards compatible either. the only 80 gig that was backwards compatible was the one that came with motorstorm.

ToEhrIsHuman · 11-19-2008, 08:40 PM

no more SACD is lame.

Nicky-D · 11-19-2008, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasontkelley1746

The new 80 gig is not backwards compatible either. the only 80 gig that was backwards compatible was the one that came with motorstorm.

Incorrect. The MGS4 80gb bundle was also backwards compatible.

teunis · 11-19-2008, 09:01 PM

When will this bad boy be released for purchase?

Nerdkiller likes BD · 11-19-2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teunis

When will this bad boy be released for purchase?

Didn't anyone say anything about this being released this month, cos I heard they did.

Shin-Ra · 11-19-2008, 09:17 PM

All PS3's play PSone games. No 'current' models play PS2 games.

If you're lucky and live in North America you may find an MGS4 80GB PS3 pack which will play PS2 games.

Sonny · 11-19-2008, 09:23 PM

I treasure my 3 60gig PS3's, but I might get another PS3 just so I can retire one of my 60's.

BluRay2344 · 11-19-2008, 10:34 PM

i have never seen that batman ps3 bundle, is that new? i thought it was going to come packed with uncharted

blu-rayfan101 · 11-19-2008, 10:45 PM

The Batman one is mint.

If Sony wanted to sell a truck load of PS3's with this they could release it on December 1, 8 days before Batman actually comes out on BD/DVD.

Rike255 · 11-19-2008, 10:51 PM

Wait, is there actually a Batman bundle? I've never heard of it. If not, whoever made that picture is very skilled. It looks awesome!

Marquoz · 11-19-2008, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LifeOfAPirate13

They should just stick 1 TB in the PS3 instead of overcharging everyone per gigabyte.

not available yet, 500 gb only came available within the last year as it is. Unless you want to get conversion cables and have the hard drive sitting outside the PS3.

AranhaHunter · 11-20-2008, 02:22 PM

I don't think that Batman bundle is real.

Gussler · 11-20-2008, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicky-D

Incorrect. The MGS4 80gb bundle was also backwards compatible.

That's right.

From what I've heard, the 160GB is the same as the latest 80GB model... so, also the 40GB. Just PSone BC, two USB and no flash.

It's just the hard drives they keep upgrading every SKU because hasn't Sony officially stopped the BC tech a while ago?

11-19-2008, 07:28 PM	#1
rjmacnc Junior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:563 Blu-ray reviews:5	Ps3 160gb So I happen to notice that Sony has released a 160GB version of the PS3. I've been told that it has the same software configuration as the 80GB version, however I read another article where someone complained it had no backwards compatibility at all, which would mimick the 40GB version. Has anyone bought one of these and can testify to which is more accurate? I'm also confused why Sony would do this as you could spend now $400 on the 80GB version, and another $200 on a 500GB hard drive and have a 500GB PS3. Seriously.... confused... need explanation!

11-19-2008, 07:30 PM	#2
RIPSeanTaylor21 Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:FedEX Field, Ring Of Fame 11/30/2008 Home Theater Gallery:35 Blu-ray collection:216 Blu-ray reviews:27	What do you think?

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
160GB PS3 w. Uncharted + Killzone 2 for $449 at FS	Canadian Deals	Rike255	3	07-20-2009 06:57 PM
160gb PS3	Blu-ray Players and Recorders	newbluman28	21	01-06-2009 09:53 PM
160gb PS3	PS3	Mikeblu	2	10-22-2007 12:05 PM

11-19-2008, 08:23 PM	#4
LifeOfAPirate13 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Chicago, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:18	They should just stick 1 TB in the PS3 instead of overcharging everyone per gigabyte.

11-19-2008, 08:24 PM	#5
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	I don't think there are 1tb drives available for 2.5" sata units.

11-19-2008, 08:25 PM	#6
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	Nope, I think the highest you can get right now is 500GB

11-19-2008, 08:26 PM	#7
Mr. HiDef Expert Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Fox Lake IL Blu-ray collection:89	does anyone know if this one the uncharted one or the mgs4 one have the usb ports in the back or front only?

11-19-2008, 08:40 PM	#9
ToEhrIsHuman Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:San Diego, CA USA 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:947 DVD collection:3	no more SACD is lame.

11-19-2008, 09:01 PM	#11
teunis Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Toronto, ON Blu-ray collection:120	When will this bad boy be released for purchase?

11-19-2008, 09:17 PM	#13
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	All PS3's play PSone games. No 'current' models play PS2 games. If you're lucky and live in North America you may find an MGS4 80GB PS3 pack which will play PS2 games.

11-19-2008, 09:23 PM	#14
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	I treasure my 3 60gig PS3's, but I might get another PS3 just so I can retire one of my 60's.

11-19-2008, 10:34 PM	#15
BluRay2344 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2006 Location:West Hartford, CT 4K collection:80 Blu-ray collection:396 DVD collection:33 Blu-ray reviews:9	i have never seen that batman ps3 bundle, is that new? i thought it was going to come packed with uncharted

11-19-2008, 10:45 PM	#16
blu-rayfan101 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The Universe.	The Batman one is mint. If Sony wanted to sell a truck load of PS3's with this they could release it on December 1, 8 days before Batman actually comes out on BD/DVD.

11-19-2008, 10:51 PM	#17
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	Wait, is there actually a Batman bundle? I've never heard of it. If not, whoever made that picture is very skilled. It looks awesome!

11-20-2008, 02:22 PM	#19
AranhaHunter Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Trading Score:1	I don't think that Batman bundle is real.

Best PS3 Game Deals