Which PS3 do I buy? - Blu-ray Forum

sir_connery · 11-25-2008, 01:09 PM

Hey guys,
Looking at getting a PS3. Based on the ones available now, which one do I buy? Aren't certain ones less noisy when playing DVD's, and certain ones play PS2 games and certain ones don't?

I believer there's an 80G, 160G, 40G, and maybe a 60G?

bhampton · 11-25-2008, 01:12 PM

The 60GB and 20GB ones have the best PS2 capabilities. They both have long been dis-continued.

Some of the 80GB packages have some ps2 abilities.

I never think about the noise factor as my PS3 is in the gear rack outside the theater room.

-Brian

mikejet · 11-25-2008, 01:13 PM

I have an 80gb with no PS2 capabilities. I'm pretty happy with it.

york weir · 11-25-2008, 01:14 PM

I like my 60gb one since it isn't gimped of any features.

guitarist155 · 11-25-2008, 01:17 PM

i love my original 80g it was the closest i could get to a 60g. i say get the one with the most features you can afford. i use every feature on mine and wouldn't want to lose any of them

sir_connery · 11-25-2008, 01:23 PM

Does this one have backwards compatibility?

york weir · 11-25-2008, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sir_connery

Does this one have backwards compatibility?

Partial I believe.

The way I understand it and it may have changed but the following is how I know it:

20 - full ps2 compatibility, no memory slots and no wifi
60 - full ps2 compatibility, memory slots and wifi
40 - no ps2 compatibility, memory slots and wifi
80 - partial ps2 compatibility, memory slots and wifi
160 - no idea....

mikejet · 11-25-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by york weir

Partial I believe.

The way I understand it and it may have changed but the following is how I know it:

20 - full ps2 compatibility, no memory slots and no wifi
60 - full ps2 compatibility, memory slots and wifi
40 - no ps2 compatibility, memory slots and wifi
80 - partial ps2 compatibility, memory slots and wifi
160 - no idea....

Only some 80GB have PS2 compatibility. Not all.

jasontkelley1746 · 11-25-2008, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sir_connery

Does this one have backwards compatibility?

The one out now that does not come with either motorstorm or mgs4 does not have ps2 capablilities.

ngkf7 · 11-25-2008, 02:48 PM

Ok, if youre going through a normal retailer and not a reseller or someone who hoards the older models, the best you can do is the 80gb or the 160gb.

The new 80gb is NOT backwards compatible and neither is the 160gb. They do consume slightly less power as their chipsets are smaller than their predcessors. The 160 also comes with Uncharted, a phenomenal game, so it's up to you if the extra 80gb of storage is worth the extra $40 (then another $60 for the game).

If you can get the 80gb Motorstorm it is backwards compatable. It also comes with flash card readers and 4 USB slots (as opposed to no flash reader and 2 USB slots). However, it does not have the newer chips and may be a little louder and consume slightly more power.

It all depends on what you want. If backwards compatability is a must for you, you will have to shell down some extra money for a system that is not in production anymore. If that isn't important, then you just have two systems to decide between, both with the same features (excluding the hard drive and the bonus game).

bhampton · 11-25-2008, 03:14 PM

Hey,

Just thought I would add... Some PS3's play SACD's. May not be an issue for you but I love my Dark Side of the Moon SACD and my 60GB plays it very well. I think the 80GB units played SACD's but not sure about the newest 80GB PS3's.

-Brian

york weir · 11-25-2008, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikejet

Only some 80GB have PS2 compatibility. Not all.

I hadn't kept up since the 80's first came out. Thanks for correcting me.

I didn't realize that Sony made it so confusing...

ngkf7 · 11-25-2008, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhampton

Hey,

Just thought I would add... Some PS3's play SACD's. May not be an issue for you but I love my Dark Side of the Moon SACD and my 60GB plays it very well. I think the 80GB units played SACD's but not sure about the newest 80GB PS3's.

-Brian

Only the older 80gb play SACD.

Sonny · 11-25-2008, 03:36 PM

Get you a 60gig new in the box on Ebay for 1,000$

Crazy stuff out there! I love my 60's, glad I had the opportunity to buy them when I did.

Go for the 160gig.

LifeOfAPirate13 · 11-25-2008, 03:37 PM

I would just buy a new ps3 and whatever gb version suites you the best I wouldn't worry too much about the backwards capabilities for they actually make the ps2 games looks horrible in the transfer...just get whatever suites you the best unless you know you wanna play a BUNCH of old ps2 games...

Turnda643 · 11-25-2008, 04:03 PM

Anyone know if the 40Gb MGS4 limited edition console has any backwards compatibility?

ngkf7 · 11-25-2008, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LifeOfAPirate13

I would just buy a new ps3 and whatever gb version suites you the best I wouldn't worry too much about the backwards capabilities for they actually make the ps2 games looks horrible in the transfer...just get whatever suites you the best unless you know you wanna play a BUNCH of old ps2 games...

This pretty much sums it up. I've had my 80gb for almost a year and have played maybe 5 PS2 games on it and even less PS1 games. It all depends on what you need. 160gb is a lot of space and if you plan on downloading tons of stuff is well worth the package. However, 80gb will also get you by fine and you can just buy Uncharted separately. Either way, Uncharted is a must.

Sonny · 11-25-2008, 04:08 PM

Ok theres a new in the box 60gig PS3 on Ebay & the bid is at $860.00 right now

Just get a 160 or 80 , which ever you get you'll LOVE!

groovyone · 11-25-2008, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turnda643

Anyone know if the 40Gb MGS4 limited edition console has any backwards compatibility?

It does not. No 40GB model does or has.

Pepelutivruski4 · 11-25-2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LifeOfAPirate13

I would just buy a new ps3 and whatever gb version suites you the best I wouldn't worry too much about the backwards capabilities...

worst advice.
yuo can always switch out the HDD.

get a PS3 with anything you may need, i only got an 80GB with BC because it had SACD support...

i don't need the BC, due to my slimline PS2 working like a charm... but i sure as hell use all the USB slots, and if i only had 2, i'd be forced to buy a USB hub.

that's just me thuogh.

also, i would prioritize the cooler chipset over anything else if you have a PS2 or if BC is not important.
you can always switch out the HDD, and buy a USB hub for more port,... although the SD card slot is VERY useful to me...

when anyone in my family goes on trips, we use the PS3 as slideshow. works perfectly for pics.

11-25-2008, 01:09 PM	#1
sir_connery Junior Member Member since:May 2007	Which PS3 do I buy? Hey guys, Looking at getting a PS3. Based on the ones available now, which one do I buy? Aren't certain ones less noisy when playing DVD's, and certain ones play PS2 games and certain ones don't? I believer there's an 80G, 160G, 40G, and maybe a 60G?

11-25-2008, 01:23 PM	#6
sir_connery Junior Member Member since:May 2007	80g Does this one have backwards compatibility?

11-25-2008, 02:48 PM	#10
ngkf7 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Baltimore, MD 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:161 MA collection:104 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 54	Ok, if youre going through a normal retailer and not a reseller or someone who hoards the older models, the best you can do is the 80gb or the 160gb. The new 80gb is NOT backwards compatible and neither is the 160gb. They do consume slightly less power as their chipsets are smaller than their predcessors. The 160 also comes with Uncharted, a phenomenal game, so it's up to you if the extra 80gb of storage is worth the extra $40 (then another $60 for the game). If you can get the 80gb Motorstorm it is backwards compatable. It also comes with flash card readers and 4 USB slots (as opposed to no flash reader and 2 USB slots). However, it does not have the newer chips and may be a little louder and consume slightly more power. It all depends on what you want. If backwards compatability is a must for you, you will have to shell down some extra money for a system that is not in production anymore. If that isn't important, then you just have two systems to decide between, both with the same features (excluding the hard drive and the bonus game). Last edited by ngkf7; 11-25-2008 at 04:08 PM.

11-25-2008, 03:14 PM	#11
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Hey, Just thought I would add... Some PS3's play SACD's. May not be an issue for you but I love my Dark Side of the Moon SACD and my 60GB plays it very well. I think the 80GB units played SACD's but not sure about the newest 80GB PS3's. -Brian Last edited by bhampton; 11-25-2008 at 03:17 PM.

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bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	The 60GB and 20GB ones have the best PS2 capabilities. They both have long been dis-continued. Some of the 80GB packages have some ps2 abilities. I never think about the noise factor as my PS3 is in the gear rack outside the theater room. -Brian

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mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	I have an 80gb with no PS2 capabilities. I'm pretty happy with it.

11-25-2008, 01:14 PM	#4
york weir Special Member Member since:Nov 2007	I like my 60gb one since it isn't gimped of any features.

11-25-2008, 01:17 PM	#5
guitarist155 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:nashville Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:134 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	i love my original 80g it was the closest i could get to a 60g. i say get the one with the most features you can afford. i use every feature on mine and wouldn't want to lose any of them

11-25-2008, 03:36 PM	#14
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Get you a 60gig new in the box on Ebay for 1,000$ Crazy stuff out there! I love my 60's, glad I had the opportunity to buy them when I did. Go for the 160gig.

11-25-2008, 03:37 PM	#15
LifeOfAPirate13 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Chicago, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:18	I would just buy a new ps3 and whatever gb version suites you the best I wouldn't worry too much about the backwards capabilities for they actually make the ps2 games looks horrible in the transfer...just get whatever suites you the best unless you know you wanna play a BUNCH of old ps2 games...

11-25-2008, 04:03 PM	#16
Turnda643 Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Victorville, CA Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:23 Blu-ray collection:773 Blu-ray reviews:2	Anyone know if the 40Gb MGS4 limited edition console has any backwards compatibility?

11-25-2008, 04:08 PM	#18
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Ok theres a new in the box 60gig PS3 on Ebay & the bid is at $860.00 right now Just get a 160 or 80 , which ever you get you'll LOVE!

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