PS3 difference? - Blu-ray Forum

shadowmoon · 03-26-2008, 02:46 AM

Ok, thinking about picking up a 3rd PS3 for the loft/kids area. Currently I have 2 60GB already. Now here comes the headache... What is the real difference between the 80GB, 60GB, 40GB, and the 20GB? I know there is a price difference and 40GB does not do backward compatibility at all. I know 60GB and 20GB have full BC, and 80GB is partial. But is there any major hardware/processor/parts difference? Is one better than the other say loading time or any other advantages for the newer models besides price?

Thanx in advance.

hardcore_canadian · 03-26-2008, 02:49 AM

Physically, The 40 GB also has 2 less USB ports and no Memory Card reader, beyond that, I'm useless

iNCREDiPiNOY · 03-26-2008, 02:50 AM

Wow you just answered your own question, lol!

bdLuvr · 03-26-2008, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadowmoon

Ok, thinking about picking up a 3rd PS3 for the loft/kids area. Currently I have 2 60GB already. Now here comes the headache... What is the real difference between the 80GB, 60GB, 40GB, and the 20GB? I know there is a price difference and 40GB does not do backward compatibility at all. I know 60GB and 20GB have full BC, and 80GB is partial. But is there any major hardware/processor/parts difference? Is one better than the other say loading time or any other advantages for the newer models besides price?

Thanx in advance.

The 40GB has two USB ports. My 60GB has 4. Plus the 60GB has other card options e.g. SD etc.. I got mine back in Dec 2006 and maybe played 10 min of older PS2 games. I think it was Metal Gear Solid.

turboedguy · 03-26-2008, 02:53 AM

I heard the new 40gb versions dont have chrome trim.

saprano · 03-26-2008, 02:53 AM

The 20 gig does not have wifi, the 40 gig cant play ps2 games, and ony has 2 usb ports and no card sd card slots,the 60 gigs has everything, 4 usb, can play all ps2 games, the 80 gig is the same as he 60 gig except ps2 games run on sofware. EDIT: also super audio cd support is only availible on the 60 and 80 gig. ( i think the 80 gig)

tommyboy81 · 03-26-2008, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turboedguy

I heard the new 40gb versions dont have chrome trim.

Let's not get BirdMan Jr. in this now.

turboedguy · 03-26-2008, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommyboy81

Let's not get BirdMan Jr. in this now.

But, that post was just for him.

saprano · 03-26-2008, 03:01 AM

I think you knew all this already from the looks of your post. your main question was do they have a processor difference, like speed, loading ect. and the answer is no. there all the same.

GreenMotion · 03-26-2008, 03:17 AM

The 40GB does have chrome trim; but its a matte chrome. Not a shiny chrome.

I have a 60GB in the livingroom, and a 40GB in the bedroom. Don't get me wrong, I love my 60GB for the obvious reasons, but the 40GB units are quite nice, run very cool and very quiet.

I have the 40GB fold 24/7 and you can barely tell. However, as soon as I turn folding on on the 60GB unit, the fans are going crazy making a lot of noise.

If you already have two 60GB units .... get a 40GB unit. You won't regret it.

fly4rabbi · 03-26-2008, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by saprano

The 20 gig does not have wifi

What!? Never heard that before. Are you sure you don't mean the xbox 360 doesn't come with wifi. lol

BirdManJr · 03-26-2008, 04:55 AM

Did someone say CHROME trim????

tommyboy81 · 03-26-2008, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BirdManJr

Did someone say CHROME trim????

Chrome? What chrome? Did somebody say chrome? I didn't here anybody say chrome? Where did you here about chrome?

turboedguy · 03-26-2008, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BirdManJr

Did someone say CHROME trim????

Its all about the chrome!!!

BirdManJr · 03-26-2008, 05:03 AM

Once i get everything out of the boxes i want to take a picture of my living room set up and put it on the thread showing everyones set up.

I have a digital camera...I know how to put the pictures on the computer...But how do i post them in a message? I try but i can only post links...

I want to show off my Shiny Chrome

ToonyLoons · 03-26-2008, 05:33 AM

The 40gb also does not play back SACD's. The main missing feature is the backwards compat with ps2 (it still plays ps1 games.) So if you dont intend on playing SACD's or PS2 games, the 40gb will be fine for you. Plus I have heard the fan is not as noisy.

BirdManJr · 03-26-2008, 05:37 AM

The 80 gig fans are not noisy at all...Unless mine didnt come with the fans or something....Ok..muted everything in the room...shut the door...put my ear to the ps3....yes i hear the fans...sony needs to do something about this...I want fans that cant be heard my the human ear right now...this is such a rip off...Why cant it be more like the wii...the wii doesnt have fan noise....it doesnt even play dvds hahahahahahaha

ToonyLoons · 03-26-2008, 05:49 AM

I was not complaining about fan noise. Some people care about fan noise so I thought I would point it out. Especially if they are not turning the sound way up. I have the 60gb and the fan on that is audible, but not really distracting. The PS3 is not nearly as loud as the 360. Heck I think the fan on the Dreamcast might have been louder.

Blu_Ray_Fan · 03-26-2008, 06:03 AM

My 60gb is definatly louder then my 40gb. In every aspect, f@h, games, BD's, DVD's, web surfing, and music. The 40gb is a really nice choice.

Copywriter · 03-26-2008, 06:08 AM

If you don't think BC is important for the unit, pop a 40g in there.

Since you already have two 60gs, the lack of 2 ports and reader and BC probably won't matter much.

I'm buying a 2nd PS3 later in the year, cough MGS4 pack, cough. Since I have a 60g, I'm going with whatever is in the MGS4 pack.

03-26-2008, 02:46 AM	#1
shadowmoon Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Sparks, NV Blu-ray reviews:1	PS3 difference? Ok, thinking about picking up a 3rd PS3 for the loft/kids area. Currently I have 2 60GB already. Now here comes the headache... What is the real difference between the 80GB, 60GB, 40GB, and the 20GB? I know there is a price difference and 40GB does not do backward compatibility at all. I know 60GB and 20GB have full BC, and 80GB is partial. But is there any major hardware/processor/parts difference? Is one better than the other say loading time or any other advantages for the newer models besides price? Thanx in advance.

03-26-2008, 02:53 AM	#6
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	The 20 gig does not have wifi, the 40 gig cant play ps2 games, and ony has 2 usb ports and no card sd card slots,the 60 gigs has everything, 4 usb, can play all ps2 games, the 80 gig is the same as he 60 gig except ps2 games run on sofware. EDIT: also super audio cd support is only availible on the 60 and 80 gig. ( i think the 80 gig) Last edited by saprano; 03-26-2008 at 02:56 AM.

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03-26-2008, 02:49 AM	#2
hardcore_canadian Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Blu-ray collection:70	Physically, The 40 GB also has 2 less USB ports and no Memory Card reader, beyond that, I'm useless

03-26-2008, 02:50 AM	#3
iNCREDiPiNOY Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NoHo, Cali PSN:iNCREDiPiNOY Wii:6379344902430379 Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:16	Wow you just answered your own question, lol!

03-26-2008, 02:53 AM	#5
turboedguy Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Santa Clarita Ca.	I heard the new 40gb versions dont have chrome trim.

03-26-2008, 03:01 AM	#9
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	I think you knew all this already from the looks of your post. your main question was do they have a processor difference, like speed, loading ect. and the answer is no. there all the same.

03-26-2008, 03:17 AM	#10
GreenMotion Special Member Member since:Apr 2007 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:1064 Trading Score:10	The 40GB does have chrome trim; but its a matte chrome. Not a shiny chrome. I have a 60GB in the livingroom, and a 40GB in the bedroom. Don't get me wrong, I love my 60GB for the obvious reasons, but the 40GB units are quite nice, run very cool and very quiet. I have the 40GB fold 24/7 and you can barely tell. However, as soon as I turn folding on on the 60GB unit, the fans are going crazy making a lot of noise. If you already have two 60GB units .... get a 40GB unit. You won't regret it.

03-26-2008, 04:55 AM	#12
BirdManJr Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	Did someone say CHROME trim????

03-26-2008, 05:03 AM	#15
BirdManJr Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	Once i get everything out of the boxes i want to take a picture of my living room set up and put it on the thread showing everyones set up. I have a digital camera...I know how to put the pictures on the computer...But how do i post them in a message? I try but i can only post links... I want to show off my Shiny Chrome

03-26-2008, 05:33 AM	#16
ToonyLoons Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:130	The 40gb also does not play back SACD's. The main missing feature is the backwards compat with ps2 (it still plays ps1 games.) So if you dont intend on playing SACD's or PS2 games, the 40gb will be fine for you. Plus I have heard the fan is not as noisy.

03-26-2008, 05:37 AM	#17
BirdManJr Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	The 80 gig fans are not noisy at all...Unless mine didnt come with the fans or something....Ok..muted everything in the room...shut the door...put my ear to the ps3....yes i hear the fans...sony needs to do something about this...I want fans that cant be heard my the human ear right now...this is such a rip off...Why cant it be more like the wii...the wii doesnt have fan noise....it doesnt even play dvds hahahahahahaha

03-26-2008, 05:49 AM	#18
ToonyLoons Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:130	I was not complaining about fan noise. Some people care about fan noise so I thought I would point it out. Especially if they are not turning the sound way up. I have the 60gb and the fan on that is audible, but not really distracting. The PS3 is not nearly as loud as the 360. Heck I think the fan on the Dreamcast might have been louder.

03-26-2008, 06:03 AM	#19
Blu_Ray_Fan Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:104 Blu-ray reviews:1	My 60gb is definatly louder then my 40gb. In every aspect, f@h, games, BD's, DVD's, web surfing, and music. The 40gb is a really nice choice.

03-26-2008, 06:08 AM	#20
Copywriter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Vegas Baby, Vegas	If you don't think BC is important for the unit, pop a 40g in there. Since you already have two 60gs, the lack of 2 ports and reader and BC probably won't matter much. I'm buying a 2nd PS3 later in the year, cough MGS4 pack, cough. Since I have a 60g, I'm going with whatever is in the MGS4 pack.

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