This question is an often one, so that’s my cut & paste answer:
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.
3). 80GB - extended memory, but reduced backwards compatibility with PS2 games, it has only Graphics Synthesizer (PS2’s GPU). Around 80% 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. SACD isn’t supported. Avalable in black and white colors. White is on sale only in Japan. Uses 65nm technology (lower power consumption). Improved cooling system. It’s the latest version.
5). PAL 60GB - reduced backwards compatibility with PS2 games. it has only Graphics Synthesizer (PS2’s GPU). Around 80% of PS2 games can be played.
Wi-fi included in all models, except 20GB.
Apart from that, they are all the same, play Blu-ray and regular movies, music.
Yes it plays normal DVDs, CDs and Blu-Ray (not HD-DVD).
Compatibility with PS2 games is not found in all the PS3 models. I think only the 60 GB model is compatible.
only the large 60gig playstation 3 will play ps2 games don’t fall for the trap of buying the cheaper one which i think retails at £299 also having played on the 60gig i wouldn’t buy that either …… a very dissapointing console given all the hype
Sony’s PlayStation 3 consoles have a built-in Blu-ray Disc player, which also plays DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, CD-ROM, CD-RW… (but not HD DVD!)
The PS3 40GB (the only model currently available in the UK) does not have backwards capabilities with PS2 games - that’s the main reason why it’s cheaper than the 60GB was
Brian D Says:
The expensive one can
Posted on August 19th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Bull Goose Loony Says:
This question is an often one, so that’s my cut & paste answer:
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.
3). 80GB - extended memory, but reduced backwards compatibility with PS2 games, it has only Graphics Synthesizer (PS2’s GPU). Around 80% 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. SACD isn’t supported. Avalable in black and white colors. White is on sale only in Japan. Uses 65nm technology (lower power consumption). Improved cooling system. It’s the latest version.
5). PAL 60GB - reduced backwards compatibility with PS2 games. it has only Graphics Synthesizer (PS2’s GPU). Around 80% of PS2 games can be played.
Wi-fi included in all models, except 20GB.
Apart from that, they are all the same, play Blu-ray and regular movies, music.
Posted on August 19th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
irish dubliner Says:
no but you can download ps1 games eg. crash bandicoot
Posted on August 22nd, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Patricia Says:
Yes it plays normal DVDs, CDs and Blu-Ray (not HD-DVD).
Compatibility with PS2 games is not found in all the PS3 models. I think only the 60 GB model is compatible.
Posted on August 26th, 2008 at 6:12 am
paul g Says:
only the large 60gig playstation 3 will play ps2 games don’t fall for the trap of buying the cheaper one which i think retails at £299 also having played on the 60gig i wouldn’t buy that either …… a very dissapointing console given all the hype
Posted on August 27th, 2008 at 11:13 am
Neuromancer Says:
Sony’s PlayStation 3 consoles have a built-in Blu-ray Disc player, which also plays DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, CD-ROM, CD-RW… (but not HD DVD!)
The PS3 40GB (the only model currently available in the UK) does not have backwards capabilities with PS2 games - that’s the main reason why it’s cheaper than the 60GB was
Posted on August 28th, 2008 at 12:12 am
bootis32 Says:
the best ps3 model to get is the 60gb one, because they can play at least 95% of ps2 games.
40gb cannot play ps2 games.
80gb can play at least 75% of ps2 games.
all models can play dvd movies and ps1 games.
Posted on August 30th, 2008 at 10:47 am