Playstation 3... 80G, 60G, 40G, 20G?

May be...

I'm planning on getting a PS3 but idk which to get! Any suggestions?

1). 20GB has no chrome trim, no memory card reader and no wi-fi. Not manufactured anymore. Has the best backwards compatibility with PS2 games due to Emotion Engine (PS2's CPU) and Graphics Synthesizer (PS2's GPU) installed.



2). NTSC 60GB has the same backwards compatibility as 20GB version, also has memory card reader and wi-fi. Has a chrome trim. Not manufactured anymore.



3). 80GB - extended memory, but reduced backwards compatibility with PS2 games, it has only Graphics Synthesizer (PS2's GPU). Around 60-70% of PS2 games can be played. Available only in NTSC regions.



4). 40GB - can't play PS2 games at all (all PS2 chips were removed), has 2 USBs instead of 4, no memory card reader, has wi-fi. Avalable in black, silver and white colors. White and silver versions are on sale only in Japan. Uses 65nm technology (lower power consumption, other versions use 90nm). Improved cooling system. It's the latest version. 40GB doesn't support SACD (Super Audio Compact Disc). Has no chrome trim. Added self-cleaning function.



5). PAL 60GB - reduced backwards compatibility with PS2 games. it has only Graphics Synthesizer (PS2's GPU). Around 60-70% of PS2 games can be played.

Wi-fi included in all models, except 20GB.



They are all based on Blu-ray. They all play PS1 games. Apart from the differences listed above - they are the same.

Right now, the only versions that you can find in stores are the 40 and 80 gb version. Obviously, if you must play PS2 games on your PS3, you'll have to get the 80 gb version. If you don't need to play PS2 games on your PS3, then you can opt for the 40 gb version, but the 40 gb version only has 2 USB ports and no flash drives.



If you can someone get your hand on the 60 gb version, that's the version to get because it can play PS2 games. It has the PS2's emotion engine as well as the PS2's GPU, so it can play almost all PS2 games without any major problems.



The 20 gb is a joke. It does't have Wi-Fi out of the box. It doesn't have any flash drives. But the good thing about it is that it has 4 USB ports. It also has the PS2's emotion engine and GPU, so it's great for PS2 backward compatibility.



If you're looking for a collector's item, then go to Konami's site and get the 40 gb limited edition gun gray PS3. It's 600 bucks, but there are very few of them made.

20GB and 60GB PS3s aren't available anymore. The main advantages these had was that they contained both PS2 processors inside, making them nearly 100% compatible with every PS2 game out there.



The 80GB PS3 is currently in short supply, mainly because Sony is putting them into bundles with MGS4 and the new DualShock3 controller. The 80GB PS3 only has one of the PS2's processors, while the other processor is emulated with a piece of software. This PS3 can play a lot of PS2 games, but not nearly well as the 20/60GB PS3s could.



The 40GB PS3 is currently in ample supply at stores. It contains neither PS2 processor, nor does it have the software emulator so it can't play any PS2 games what so ever.



If PS2 games don't matter to you, get the 40GB PS3. Otherwise get the 80GB PS3 or the MGS4 bundle.



Don't worry about the hard drive size itself. You can easily replace the PS3's internal hard drive with any 2.5" laptop SATA drive. Check the manual for directions.

Get the 80GB. It is still in production has way more features than the 40GB and is the best value for the money.



The 20GB is garbage and the 60GB is good but is selling for more than a new 80GB. The only difference is that the 60GB can play a few more PS2 titles due to the emotion chip.

60GB is the "fully loaded" model. The only advantage that the 80GB has is 20GB HDD space. Mind you the only advantage that the 60GB has over the 80GB is 97% BC vs 80% on 80GB.

if you can find one of the 80 gigs get one but a 40 is in most stores but there are some refurbished ones at gamestop not 40 gb

80gb is probably the best it is completely backwards compatible and it is aster online and such ( so I've heard )

if you're in the UK then the only one availabe is the 40GB - the rest are discontinued

80g

80GB!

I have the 80G one

It's the best i think

So you should get it too

Get the 60GB, it is pretty good, can't play Socom3, I git it last month

get the 80 gb