New PS3 160g much quieter than old one. - Blu-ray Forum

Porfie · 01-01-2009, 09:16 AM

I purchased my first PS3 60 gb on launch day of 2006. I love that it was backwards compatable, sacd, 4 USB ports and the memory card slots. The one thing that I did find annoying was how loud the fan got during games and movies even when well ventilated. I got a second PS3 160 gb for Christmas and put it in the bedroom only to later move it in the living room. Even though it lacks all the original 60gb feautures it more than makes up for it with how quit it is even when I play or watch movies for hours. Does anyone else notice this who has the original PS3 and the new one? I always heard rumors that the new PS3 was a little quieter but I can say it is much quieter and no louder than a DVD player when playing movies and that is huge for me. The fan on the older models was distracting and a bit too loud at times while this 160g is as quit as a mouse.

Entertainment72 · 01-01-2009, 05:20 PM

Congrats, but I'd never trade backwards compatibility, SACD, and more importantly as I now have owned the PS3 since launch day 06 is two usb's for being a little more quiet. Nonetheless congrats on your second PS3 with a 160gb drive at that.

Having two additional usb's has turned out to be priceless.

Porfie · 01-01-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Entertainment72

Congrats, but I'd never trade backwards compatibility, SACD, and more importantly as I now have owned the PS3 since launch day 06 is two usb's for being a little more quiet. Nonetheless congrats on your second PS3 with a 160gb drive at that.

Having two additional usb's has turned out to be priceless.

Thanks! I hear you I love my original PS3 with all the stuff it does. I like the new one cause it's quit but I still feel that the 60g was just better quality and the rolls Royce of the PS3s.

kevinbr100 · 01-01-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Entertainment72

Congrats, but I'd never trade backwards compatibility, SACD, and more importantly as I now have owned the PS3 since launch day 06 is two usb's for being a little more quiet. Nonetheless congrats on your second PS3 with a 160gb drive at that.

Having two additional usb's has turned out to be priceless.

you could always add a usb hub to get additional usb connections. as far as i know those rnt priceless

XundeadhunterX · 01-01-2009, 07:38 PM

The 60GB is what a PS3 is all about!

but cool on the somewhat of a PS3 LOL; seriously congrats on the quiet PS3. Id never trade BC for quiet plus my PS3 has a 160HDD inside anyway

Clark Kent · 01-01-2009, 07:49 PM

What Sony needs to do is release a new 160 GB PS3 that retains all the features of the original 60 GB launch units. They could even charge more for it and I bet a certain number of people would pick it up. Why does the Xbox have like 5 iterations of their system and Sony barely offers more than 1?

Blu-ray Fanatic · 01-01-2009, 07:58 PM

Don't forget that the 80 GB MGS bundle is b.c. with all games as well. It also has 4 usb ports, the fan is quiet, and never overheats. I bought it this past month from Amazon for $499 free shipping and no tax. Two weeks later, Amazon had another batch of MGS bundles for the same price. Amazon will eventually have more on sale but gotta keep your eyes peeled.

Papi4baby · 01-01-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

Don't forget that the 80 GB MGS bundle is b.c. with all games as well. It also has 4 usb ports, the fan is quiet, and never overheats. I bought it this past month from Amazon for $499 free shipping and no tax. Two weeks later, Amazon had another batch of MGS bundles for the same price. Amazon will eventually have more on sale but gotta keep your eyes peeled.

Not all, about 80% i heard.

tuco87 · 01-01-2009, 08:30 PM

I would never trade my 60 GB Launch system. My first one broke, but my second one has been awesome and has yet to fail me whatsoever. I love it! Plus, having compatibility with PS2 and PS1 games is awesome! How then could I play Marvel Vs. Capcom 2? (I love this game to death) Sure, I could get a PS2, but having an all-in-one system makes it much easier. About the loudness, I notice it sometimes when I play for a while, but it's hardly ever annoying to me. And the whole HDD thing, just buy a bigger hard drive! I upgraded to a 320 GB HDD for $100 and it rocks!

met1128 · 01-01-2009, 08:46 PM

quick question, I have the 60g, and I was thinking of 300g upgrade harddrive.
will I lose backward compatabiltily? or anything else

tuco87 · 01-01-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by met1128

quick question, I have the 60g, and I was thinking of 300g upgrade harddrive.
will I lose backward compatabiltily? or anything else

No. You won't. The hard drive has nothing to with the actual system hardware compatibility. As long as you back up all your data and then transfer on to the new hard drive, you'll be fine. Just remember that the hard drive MUST be a 2.5" SATA compatible hard drive.

groovyone · 01-01-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by met1128

quick question, I have the 60g, and I was thinking of 300g upgrade harddrive.
will I lose backward compatabiltily? or anything else

No issues there. I just put a 320GB unit in. The BC is all hardware not HDD.

groovyone · 01-01-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

What Sony needs to do is release a new 160 GB PS3 that retains all the features of the original 60 GB launch units. They could even charge more for it and I bet a certain number of people would pick it up.

I'd pay another $600 for an updated 60GB model. Make it maybe a 250GB HDD and make sure it plays SACDs, has the card reader and 4 USB outlets.

met1128 · 01-01-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by groovyone

No issues there. I just put a 320GB unit in. The BC is all hardware not HDD.

Thanks for the info!

crxvtec · 01-01-2009, 09:20 PM

I have a 60GB that I bought in dec.06. What is this loud fan issue I keep hearing about? I. Watch dvd.blu ray, and play all 3 systems of games on the PS3 and do not hear the fan. I have mine standing up with no air flow restrictions. I mean if I turn off all the sounds on the TV and make sure no appliance are running and I am right next to my PS3 then yes.I can hear it but it sounds more like the disk drive spinning. My roomate has a 40gb that is on for hours and he too never hears the fan. We both can feel heat being blown out of the system so I know the fan is on. The way some people explain how loud and annoying it is if I hears it on mine I would think there was a major issue. Out of 10 friends, 3 complain of the fan(1 60 and 2 40)

j_rocca42 · 01-01-2009, 10:41 PM

all ps3's play ps1 games right? regardless if they can play ps2 games???

Clark Kent · 01-01-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by j_rocca42

all ps3's play ps1 games right? regardless if they can play ps2 games???

Correct

Cordre69 · 01-01-2009, 11:35 PM

Yeah, I only hear my 20gb system when it first turns on and spins up. I live in fear that something will happen to it since it'd be REALLY flipping hard to get a new one...

Sweetstache · 01-01-2009, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by crxvtec

I have a 60GB that I bought in dec.06. What is this loud fan issue I keep hearing about? I. Watch dvd.blu ray, and play all 3 systems of games on the PS3 and do not hear the fan. I have mine standing up with no air flow restrictions. I mean if I turn off all the sounds on the TV and make sure no appliance are running and I am right next to my PS3 then yes.I can hear it but it sounds more like the disk drive spinning. My roomate has a 40gb that is on for hours and he too never hears the fan. We both can feel heat being blown out of the system so I know the fan is on. The way some people explain how loud and annoying it is if I hears it on mine I would think there was a major issue. Out of 10 friends, 3 complain of the fan(1 60 and 2 40)

I'm with you on that - I have a 60GB that has been whisper quite since day one. Sometimes I forget that I've left it on when I switch over to the tv to watch the Simpsons or something, it makes zero noise.

Now my 360 on the other hand... you know what, it's probably best I don't go there.

supersix4 · 01-02-2009, 12:08 AM

we have a couple 60's and I would think about upgraded to that if its really that much quiter. I would have said no bc of the sacd feature but I just cant find any new music on sacd

... closest thing I found was a sopranos soundtrack.

01-01-2009, 09:16 AM	#1
Porfie Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Colorado Springs, CO	New PS3 160g much quieter than old one. I purchased my first PS3 60 gb on launch day of 2006. I love that it was backwards compatable, sacd, 4 USB ports and the memory card slots. The one thing that I did find annoying was how loud the fan got during games and movies even when well ventilated. I got a second PS3 160 gb for Christmas and put it in the bedroom only to later move it in the living room. Even though it lacks all the original 60gb feautures it more than makes up for it with how quit it is even when I play or watch movies for hours. Does anyone else notice this who has the original PS3 and the new one? I always heard rumors that the new PS3 was a little quieter but I can say it is much quieter and no louder than a DVD player when playing movies and that is huge for me. The fan on the older models was distracting and a bit too loud at times while this 160g is as quit as a mouse. Last edited by Porfie; 01-01-2009 at 09:22 AM.

01-01-2009, 05:20 PM	#2
Entertainment72 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Fort Myers, FL Blu-ray collection:44 Blu-ray reviews:1	Congrats, but I'd never trade backwards compatibility, SACD, and more importantly as I now have owned the PS3 since launch day 06 is two usb's for being a little more quiet. Nonetheless congrats on your second PS3 with a 160gb drive at that. Having two additional usb's has turned out to be priceless. Last edited by Entertainment72; 01-01-2009 at 05:24 PM.

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XundeadhunterX Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:In da Bay Area Blu-ray collection:38 Blu-ray reviews:2	The 60GB is what a PS3 is all about! but cool on the somewhat of a PS3 LOL; seriously congrats on the quiet PS3. Id never trade BC for quiet plus my PS3 has a 160HDD inside anyway

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Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	What Sony needs to do is release a new 160 GB PS3 that retains all the features of the original 60 GB launch units. They could even charge more for it and I bet a certain number of people would pick it up. Why does the Xbox have like 5 iterations of their system and Sony barely offers more than 1?

01-01-2009, 07:58 PM	#7
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Don't forget that the 80 GB MGS bundle is b.c. with all games as well. It also has 4 usb ports, the fan is quiet, and never overheats. I bought it this past month from Amazon for $499 free shipping and no tax. Two weeks later, Amazon had another batch of MGS bundles for the same price. Amazon will eventually have more on sale but gotta keep your eyes peeled.

01-01-2009, 08:30 PM	#9
tuco87 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:California Blu-ray collection:121 Trading Score:29	I would never trade my 60 GB Launch system. My first one broke, but my second one has been awesome and has yet to fail me whatsoever. I love it! Plus, having compatibility with PS2 and PS1 games is awesome! How then could I play Marvel Vs. Capcom 2? (I love this game to death) Sure, I could get a PS2, but having an all-in-one system makes it much easier. About the loudness, I notice it sometimes when I play for a while, but it's hardly ever annoying to me. And the whole HDD thing, just buy a bigger hard drive! I upgraded to a 320 GB HDD for $100 and it rocks!

01-01-2009, 08:46 PM	#10
met1128 Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Grand Rapids MI 4K collection:38 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:187 MA collection:1 Digital collection:114 iTunes collection:8 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:17	quick question, I have the 60g, and I was thinking of 300g upgrade harddrive. will I lose backward compatabiltily? or anything else

01-01-2009, 09:20 PM	#15
crxvtec Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:PHX, AZ Blu-ray reviews:2	I have a 60GB that I bought in dec.06. What is this loud fan issue I keep hearing about? I. Watch dvd.blu ray, and play all 3 systems of games on the PS3 and do not hear the fan. I have mine standing up with no air flow restrictions. I mean if I turn off all the sounds on the TV and make sure no appliance are running and I am right next to my PS3 then yes.I can hear it but it sounds more like the disk drive spinning. My roomate has a 40gb that is on for hours and he too never hears the fan. We both can feel heat being blown out of the system so I know the fan is on. The way some people explain how loud and annoying it is if I hears it on mine I would think there was a major issue. Out of 10 friends, 3 complain of the fan(1 60 and 2 40)

01-01-2009, 10:41 PM	#16
j_rocca42 Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Recording live from somewhere Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:13	all ps3's play ps1 games right? regardless if they can play ps2 games???

01-01-2009, 11:35 PM	#18
Cordre69 Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Livermore, CA 4K collection:218 Blu-ray collection:1094 Trading Score:1	Yeah, I only hear my 20gb system when it first turns on and spins up. I live in fear that something will happen to it since it'd be REALLY flipping hard to get a new one...

01-02-2009, 12:08 AM	#20
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	we have a couple 60's and I would think about upgraded to that if its really that much quiter. I would have said no bc of the sacd feature but I just cant find any new music on sacd ... closest thing I found was a sopranos soundtrack.

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