PS3 40gb vs 80gb?

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GreendogX7

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Long story short, I am looking at picking up a PS3 soon and with the disco of the 80gb version I am wondering if it would be worth it to grab one before they totaly disappear ( there are a few still on shelves where I live). My question is for game playability is there a huge differance between the 2 existing models? I like the idea of running linux on it so that's an argument for the 80 but I am still not sold. I own a PS2 so what's left of the back-compat is not really a biggie. 2 extra UBS: easily replaced with a hub.

Was the 80gb version worth the extra 100 beans to you and why?

Thanky in advance
-nate
 
Another quick Q now that my DVD player took a dump in the middle of Borat about 5 mins ago (no big loss, lol. the movie is like a car accident, so bad it's hard to turn away). Any SD DVD or even Blueray playback differances between the two?
 
SD DVDs are upscaled. There isn't a difference in the way they are played between the 4 SKU's of the Ps3 systems.
 
Better hurry if you want the 80 gig, it is being pushed out for yet another new version. We don't carry them anymore at our store.
 
GreendogX7 said:
Long story short, I am looking at picking up a PS3 soon and with the disco of the 80gb version I am wondering if it would be worth it to grab one before they totaly disappear ( there are a few still on shelves where I live). My question is for game playability is there a huge differance between the 2 existing models? I like the idea of running linux on it so that's an argument for the 80 but I am still not sold. I own a PS2 so what's left of the back-compat is not really a biggie. 2 extra UBS: easily replaced with a hub.

Was the 80gb version worth the extra 100 beans to you and why?

Thanky in advance
-nate
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Don't look at it as 40GB vs 80GB -- look at it as No PS2 Backwards Compatibility vs PS2 Compatibility. You can EASILY upgrade the hard drive without even voiding your warranty, so what can you get for the $100 difference between the two?

As far as running linux, the documentation I've seen indicates that when you make your linux partition, you make a 10gb partition and one with whats leftover (so 10/30 or 10/70). Then you can assign either to the 10 or the leftover to linux, and the other partition gets used for PS2 games. I'm not sure if that changes your thoughts on getting a bigger drive just for linux or not, but I figured I would throw it out there.

Both Blu-Ray and Standard DVDs look pretty good when you play them on the PS2. I replaced my Toshiba upscaling DVD player for it because the picture quality was as good if not better. My only gripe is that I need to either get another remote or use the controller for the DVD remote. The DVD remote on the PS2 is bluetooth, and my universal obviously doesn't do bluetooth. I'm not spending the coin on a new uinversal remote that does bluetooth (if there is one?) or $25 to have yet another remote laying around, so I'm going to be using the controller as my remote.
 
Demon10000 said:
My only gripe is that I need to either get another remote or use the controller for the DVD remote. The DVD remote on the PS2 is bluetooth, and my universal obviously doesn't do bluetooth. I'm not spending the coin on a new uinversal remote that does bluetooth (if there is one?) or $25 to have yet another remote laying around, so I'm going to be using the controller as my remote.
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I think you mean the PS3 is bluetooth. Anyway, this is what I did, and many others have done, to work around the universal remote incompatibility. I bought the Nyko Blu Wave and use the usb IR receiver. With my Harmony 550, the Nyko remote was already pre-programmed so all I had to do was select it and update the Harmony. Only problem with this solution is that it does not power on/off the PS3. Some think that's a big deal but it's not to me.
 
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Pretty interesting trick to using the IR USB controller. I used to have one of those for the PS2. It's the one that came with the remote, but it worked fine with my normal Sony universal Remote.
With the PS3, since the controller is wireless anyway, it doesn't bother me. I've managed to narrow my remotes down to one universal one for everything, and the wireless controllers for the PS3, 360, and Wii.
To answer the guys question - it comes down to backward compatibility and USB ports. The 40GB only has 2 USB ports and no backwards compatibility for the PS2 at the moment. You can replace either HD, so that's no big deal. If you don't care about either of those things, go for the 40GB. Also...do you want Motorstorm?
 
I have thought about waiting it out untill the larger version hits shelves but two things have made me check that line of thinking:

A. According to rumor Sony isn't sure waht the upgrade will be. There fore there isn't a release date/what they are doing.

and

B. It's Sony. they would charge through the nose for a 120/160gb upgrade.


Can someone fill me in on the easy, no voided warrenty HD upgrade? I'm guessing external USB?
 
I think you mean the PS3 is bluetooth.
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I thoughts thats what I said, but it looks like I typed PS2 instead. ;) Yeah, the remote is bluetooth on the PS3.

Can someone fill me in on the easy, no voided warrenty HD upgrade? I'm guessing external USB?
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Pop off the access panel on the side. Remove one screw to unlock the HD caddy. Slide the HD caddy back and out to remove it. Unscrew the screws holding the HD to the caddy, remove the HD. Put your new HD in the caddy, put the screws back in. Put the caddy back in, and slide it in pace. Replace the screw that holds the caddy in, and pop the plate back in.

Power on the PS3 and it will notice the drive is not formatted and ask you if you want to do so. Check youtube for a video and there is documentation all over. I heard it was in the manual, too, but I didn't even look at my PS3 manual. ;)
 
GreendogX7 said:
A. According to rumor Sony isn't sure waht the upgrade will be. There fore there isn't a release date/what they are doing.

and

B. It's Sony. they would charge through the nose for a 120/160gb upgrade.
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A) You are true it isn't official yet, but usually when they make something official it is set to happen within a couple weeks. (Because they lose sales if people know something bigger/better is coming out at the same price)

B) Everybody is saying it will probably be the same price that the 80gb is right now.

C) It will come with the Dualshock controller, so you don't have to go buy it separate.

:p Either way I have had the 60gb since launch, and still think its the best one
 
I would never buy the 40GB version. Even though I own a PS2, backwards compatability is an absolute must. I still can't believe they disabled it in the 40GB model.
 
I still think the 60GB model is the only worthwhile model of the PS3... unless of course you can find a 20GB model.

Lack of backward compatibility in the 40GB and lesser backward compatibility on the 80GB model compared to the 60 and 20 is stupid.

I got a 60GB one on craigslist NIB for 450 a while back.
 
I've also got the 60GB and more and more it seems like it was the best one to have in terms of features. I pretty much tossed out my PS2 as the PS3 can play all of the games (and it copied your memory card to the HD) at 1080p. You can even choose to play 'em stretched or 4:3. Toss in a HD that's just about the right size and 4 USB's for games like Rock Band and you've got your bases covered.
The 20GB version's also nice, but with DL content getting more and more common and WiFi being a nice bonus, I think the 60's still the way to go. The card readers are pretty pointless, though.
 
Domingo said:
I've also got the 60GB and more and more it seems like it was the best one to have in terms of features. I pretty much tossed out my PS2 as the PS3 can play all of the games (and it copied your memory card to the HD) at 1080p. You can even choose to play 'em stretched or 4:3. Toss in a HD that's just about the right size and 4 USB's for games like Rock Band and you've got your bases covered.
The 20GB version's also nice, but with DL content getting more and more common and WiFi being a nice bonus, I think the 60's still the way to go. The card readers are pretty pointless, though.
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Your 60GB didn't copy your memory card to the HD. There's a 14.99+tax one time use accesory for that purpose only. You put your memory card in it, plug it to a PS3 usb port (doesn't come with the cable for it btw, it's the same one the controllers use though, my console also didn't come with one for that either, thank god i have about a bajillion of them from camera's over the years... still retarded that it doesn't come with them...) yeah... and you make a virtual memory card from the one you just hooked up, and then well... you never use that thing again... So you return it and get your f$ck1ng money back, like I did, screw sony.
 
Optional87 said:
Your 60GB didn't copy your memory card to the HD. There's a 14.99+tax one time use accesory for that purpose only. You put your memory card in it, plug it to a PS3 usb port (doesn't come with the cable for it btw, it's the same one the controllers use though, my console also didn't come with one for that either, thank god i have about a bajillion of them from camera's over the years... still retarded that it doesn't come with them...) yeah... and you make a virtual memory card from the one you just hooked up, and then well... you never use that thing again... So you return it and get your f$ck1ng money back, like I did, screw sony.
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Exactly. You can copy it over if you give Wal Mart a loan of $15 for an hour. I think everyone did that. It's not in a sealed box, so it's that simple. Of note, you just use the cable for the controller to hook it up.
 
Domingo said:
I've also got the 60GB and more and more it seems like it was the best one to have in terms of features. I pretty much tossed out my PS2 as the PS3 can play all of the games (and it copied your memory card to the HD) at 1080p. You can even choose to play 'em stretched or 4:3. Toss in a HD that's just about the right size and 4 USB's for games like Rock Band and you've got your bases covered.
The 20GB version's also nice, but with DL content getting more and more common and WiFi being a nice bonus, I think the 60's still the way to go. The card readers are pretty pointless, though.
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I use the memory card readers on my 60GB to transfer my backup saved PS1/2/3 games to my computer for when I have to format the PS3. That doesn't happen too often, but it's still nice to have. I can also transfer music from other devices: PSP, mp3 player to my PS3 too. They're conveinent, I think.

You're right about the 60GB. It's easily the most feature packed PS3. If Sony could have found a way to cut the cost on it without stripping all the features off it, it would be awesome.
 
Damnit I just saw the 5 free bluray movie offer expired 3 days before I bought mine. Can I still get the offer? Maybe photoshop the receipt?
 
another vote for the 80 if you cant find a 60 ( i got 60 and love it and wouldnt trade it for any other model)
 
I got an 80 myself. Gamestop had two used 60s, but they both looked like a dog used them as a chewtoy. I'm obsessive compulsive about the condition of my electronics basically.
 
So, if I'm planning to get the PS3, mainly to use as a Blu Ray/upsampled DVD player, then the 40GB version should be fine? I really don't care about the gaming, though there are a couple titles I'll probably pick up for my son and I to play together. I'm not a console gamer, so the lack of backwards compatibility doesn't matter at all to me. I just want to make sure there isn't anything else I'll miss out on by choosing the cheaper version.
 
wtburnette said:
So, if I'm planning to get the PS3, mainly to use as a Blu Ray/upsampled DVD player, then the 40GB version should be fine? I really don't care about the gaming, though there are a couple titles I'll probably pick up for my son and I to play together. I'm not a console gamer, so the lack of backwards compatibility doesn't matter at all to me. I just want to make sure there isn't anything else I'll miss out on by choosing the cheaper version.
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Nope, that'll be just fine for you. Get the cheapest one you can find.
 
Thanks. I'll probably grab one from Circuit City this week then, as the bluetooth remote is free with a PS3 purchase... :D
 
wtburnette said:
Thanks. I'll probably grab one from Circuit City this week then, as the bluetooth remote is free with a PS3 purchase... :D
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Really? That's a good deal. Will it do IR as well, or is it just for Bluetooth devices?
 
i just bought my 40gb ps3
the reason i went with the 40gb is i dont have any ps2 games i am a pc gamer
and i also own a wii. i mainly got the ps3 for blu ray and sports game
i tried to get a 20 gb or 60 on craigs list but nothing close to the price of the 40 gig
and or they just is not many 20gb or 60gb left for sale
 
I've done alot of digging and think im going to wait it out untill the new revision comes out. when that happens and if the price is insane I am going to seriously look into picking up a 60. there are a few in amazon stores but the prices start around 600 new, 500-ish used. I am a bit wary about going this route because I'm not sure where these store obtained the units, and if they are indeed new and factory sealed as they all seem to state.
 
Check ebay. You can get a used 60gb for $400 or less. Buy from private sellers. There are "refurbs" from professional liquidators, but I'd be more suspect of those. Probably been abused. (store demo etc.)

Brand new you can get one for around $500.
 
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