PLAYSTATION 3 160gb - Blu-ray Forum

goldfinger007 · 10-22-2008, 03:11 PM

I am thinking of finally buying a Play Station 3. Can any one tell me if they have upgraded the forthcoming 160 GB. I mean new hardware and software, since this should be their 4 generation player I would certainley hope they have made some improvements.

cathexist · 10-22-2008, 03:14 PM

Hardware is basically the same except for the increased space.

Improvements in software are done over firmware updates, and the system has definitely grown in leaps and bounds since it's release. This makes new features available to ALL models instead of with each hardware release.

NJ_RAMS_FAN · 10-22-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cathexist

Hardware is basically the same except for the increased space.

Improvements in software are done over firmware updates, and the system has definitely grown in leaps and bounds since it's release. This makes new features available to ALL models instead of with each hardware release.

yea, personally I don't care for the space. I barely play games anymore. Also, I only have a few things saved on it, like mp3s, pictures. other people go nuts (lol) saving videos, etc etc.. but not me.. so it's just space like cathexist mention.

cathexist · 10-22-2008, 03:24 PM

I could really go for some more space...Rock Band is taking up a bunch, and if I start purchasing things on the video store, my space will be gone in no time (I was down to 1.5gig the other day)

Marine Mike · 10-22-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cathexist

I could really go for some more space...Rock Band is taking up a bunch, and if I start purchasing things on the video store, my space will be gone in no time (I was down to 1.5gig the other day)

If you are going to be using your PS3 as a Media Center, then I definately recommend a 320GB hard drive for it.

Steelmaker · 10-22-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

If you are going to be using your PS3 as a Media Center, then I definately recommend a 320GB hard drive for it.

Can you point me to a good deal on one?

Nerdkiller likes BD · 10-22-2008, 03:31 PM

I've been thinking of upgrading my 60 gig model with a new hard drive for any games for to download or any to install. And like the others said Mr. Finger, the 160 gig has the same hardware, except for the bigger hard drive.

Nerdkiller likes BD · 10-22-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelmaker

Can you point me to a good deal on one?

Try eBay. I think they have them for around $150-200 for one.

dk3dknight · 10-22-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by goldfinger007

I am thinking of finally buying a Play Station 3. Can any one tell me if they have upgraded the forthcoming 160 GB. I mean new hardware and software, since this should be their 4 generation player I would certainley hope they have made some improvements.

Theve made tweeks to the cooling system, tweeks to the size of the processor etc, which let it run cooler and more efficiently.

All improvements to the hypervisor are done with firmware updates, which make improvements to the system, internal software, codecs, features, etc.

jkwest · 10-22-2008, 03:37 PM

I got that 320GB from Buy.com for ~$70..it works like a champ...now, I have all of my music stored directly on my PS3..its great.

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Originally Posted by goldfinger007

since this should be their 4 generation player I would certainley hope they have made some improvements.

and this is just plain silly..unless you haven't been following the firmware updates for the PS3...this machine is easily 5 times what it was from release..and, every PS3's pretty much equal..besides backwards compatibility...but, since you are jumping in so late, it is a non-issue for you.

Good luck!

bilbravo · 10-22-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerdkiller likes BD

Try eBay. I think they have them for around $150-200 for one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822152111

I don't trust eBay for a hard drive, unless the seller warrants it not DOA. Even if it's not used, it may have been dropped/mishandled. A reputable seller is always my preference when dealing with components which have many moving parts.

Nerdkiller likes BD · 10-22-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bilbravo

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822152111

I don't trust eBay for a hard drive, unless the seller warrants it not DOA. Even if it's not used, it may have been dropped/mishandled. A reputable seller is always my preference when dealing with components which have many moving parts.

Well then I guess I'm a bad finder of cheap goods. Thats only 80 bucks. And your right, I'd find eBay hard to trust.

Hey Steelmaker, I just found your hard drive.

Steelmaker · 10-22-2008, 03:47 PM

I'm going to look for a good deal on a terabyte hard drive. I figure if I'm going to spend the money, might as well get something that will give me an enormous amount of space.

Marine Mike · 10-22-2008, 03:48 PM

I'm personally buying this Hard Drive.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148307

The price is finally reduced and its in stock.

Manufacturer: Seagate
Model: Notebook HD
Size: 200GB
Speed: 7200RPM
Cache: 16MB
SATA: 3.0 Gb/s

jamclaur · 10-22-2008, 03:58 PM

just save the cash and buy a 40gb. Then before you do anything to it swap the drive out for a 320gb or even 500gb if you need the space. The 40 and 160 have the SAME features. No BC, no difference except price.

dk3dknight · 10-22-2008, 04:01 PM

Did the op leave us?

Marine Mike · 10-22-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dk3dknight

Did the op leave us?

Are you there OP? Its me, MarineMike.

Nerdkiller likes BD · 10-22-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

Are you there OP? Its me, MarineMike.

Well it says in his profile that he's viewing this thread right now. He could respond any time now.

dk3dknight · 10-22-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

Are you there OP? Its me, MarineMike.

I hope he didn't just dump the question and left quickly...

:- he did not even stay long enough for tea and crumpets.

dk3dknight · 10-22-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerdkiller likes BD

Well it says in his profile that he's viewing this thread right now. He could respond any time now.

Perhaps he is performing a social experiment and see how long it is until we realize he is not reposting...

voom *dk3dknight gets pulled into space*

10-22-2008, 03:11 PM	#1
goldfinger007 Junior Member Member since:Oct 2008	PLAYSTATION 3 160gb I am thinking of finally buying a Play Station 3. Can any one tell me if they have upgraded the forthcoming 160 GB. I mean new hardware and software, since this should be their 4 generation player I would certainley hope they have made some improvements.

10-22-2008, 03:14 PM	#2
cathexist Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Aurora, CO 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:73 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	Hardware is basically the same except for the increased space. Improvements in software are done over firmware updates, and the system has definitely grown in leaps and bounds since it's release. This makes new features available to ALL models instead of with each hardware release. Last edited by cathexist; 10-22-2008 at 03:19 PM.

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cathexist Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Aurora, CO 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:73 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	I could really go for some more space...Rock Band is taking up a bunch, and if I start purchasing things on the video store, my space will be gone in no time (I was down to 1.5gig the other day)

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Nerdkiller likes BD Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Wrestling in Ireland. PSNetwork: Nerdkiller316PSN Nerds beaten up: Loads 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:880 Trading Score:1	I've been thinking of upgrading my 60 gig model with a new hard drive for any games for to download or any to install. And like the others said Mr. Finger, the 160 gig has the same hardware, except for the bigger hard drive.

10-22-2008, 03:47 PM	#13
Steelmaker Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Chattanooga, TN Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I'm going to look for a good deal on a terabyte hard drive. I figure if I'm going to spend the money, might as well get something that will give me an enormous amount of space.

10-22-2008, 03:48 PM	#14
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	I'm personally buying this Hard Drive. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148307 The price is finally reduced and its in stock. Manufacturer: Seagate Model: Notebook HD Size: 200GB Speed: 7200RPM Cache: 16MB SATA: 3.0 Gb/s

10-22-2008, 03:58 PM	#15
jamclaur Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:849 Trading Score:34	just save the cash and buy a 40gb. Then before you do anything to it swap the drive out for a 320gb or even 500gb if you need the space. The 40 and 160 have the SAME features. No BC, no difference except price.

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