Which PS3 should I get?

Bryan · 07-15-2008, 08:15 PM

I am waiting for a 1080p display to be installed in a couple of weeks and whilst I wait for the S550 to be released, I was going to get a PS3 to use. I'm not so concerned about 7.1 surround sound with it, but I will be moving it to a gaming room later. Basically, is there any difference between the 40, 60 & 80GB versions that might make a difference in the short term?

Thanks

Cameron Yee · 07-15-2008, 09:08 PM

This wikipedia entry has a nice table on the differing features.

PlayStation 3 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

It was also announced today that in September the 40GB model will be upped to 80GB and priced at 399.00

Jari K · 07-16-2008, 04:57 AM

I guess at the moment if you want PS2 compatibility, you need to get the 80 GB-model (which is not "too much" at all, if you want to download games, demos, photos, etc). You never really have "too much" space..

(link shows that the upcoming 80GB-model is not supporting PS2-games anymore..)

Cameron Yee · 07-16-2008, 07:43 AM

Yeah, the new model is just the 40 with a capacity increase.

Paul Kemp · 07-16-2008, 07:44 AM

In the UK at least, the 40GB model has a reduced physical size of the processing cores, which equates to the processor running cooler and, by proxy, the fan having to do less work. The 40GB model here is a 'quieter' machine - if this matters

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PaulDA · 07-16-2008, 09:04 AM

That sucks. I want the PS3 with SACD playback capability. I just saw the story about the price reduction and I was happy to wait. But if it's just a 40gb model with a bigger hard drive and no other 80gb features...I may not get one at all.

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Originally Posted by Cameron Yee

Yeah, the new model is just the 40 with a capacity increase.

Jack Gilvey · 07-16-2008, 09:06 AM

Might the impending 80G model cause some nice reductions on the current 40G soon?

Cameron Yee · 07-16-2008, 09:10 AM

Maybe...

I haven't looked real hard, but it doesn't even seem like the current 80 is that easily available. At least not at the big box stores. Is it mostly a gaming boutique item?

Jari K · 07-16-2008, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by PaulDA

That sucks. I want the PS3 with SACD playback capability. I just saw the story about the price reduction and I was happy to wait. But if it's just a 40gb model with a bigger hard drive and no other 80gb features...I may not get one at all.

I guess you could get the "current" 80gb model now when you can. I´m sure there are places to get it.

What comes to Europe and 40GB-models, I have read some comments about the "fan noise" with those also. But yes, there seems to models that are more "quieter" I guess, I´m just not sure how to identify those from the rest...

WillG · 07-16-2008, 10:19 AM

I'm worried about SACD support myself. Since I got the PS3, I've invested in quite a few SACD and ofter paid a significant price for them. Does this mean that the "Current" PS3 model that can play SACDs and has PS2 support will be officially discontinued? If something happens to my current machine, will those SACDs I bought pretty much be useless. Also, it seems hard to believe that there will not be a machine available that will not support PS2. Does anyone have any more info?

Jack Gilvey · 07-16-2008, 10:39 AM

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If something happens to my current machine, will those SACDs I bought pretty much be useless.

If you're really concerned about SACD, Oppo's players are great and cheap, and they play DVD-A, too. In fact, there's the 981 on woot.com today (7/16) for $99 (unless it's sold out).