For my birthday, I decided to spend on myself and get a new game system. I'm leaning toward a PS3 but have one issue, apparently they aren't backward compatible anymore? Is this true and is this Sony's new stand or will they be releasing a patch or something for the system? I was going to ditch the PS2 in trade to get a PS3 game but if I can't play my 30 PS2 titles on it, it doesn't make sense. If not, I guess I'll just jump the Sony ship and go XBOX.
For maximum backwards compatibility I STRONGLY suggest the 60 gb version. It has actual hardware BC as opposed to software BC. You can get one fairly cheap on Gamestop refurbished, here's a link: Gamestop.com - Buy PS3 System with 60GB HD (Gamestop Refurbished) - Playstation 3 They are not in production anymore so that is a GREAT price.
<Looks at thread title> In this day and age, I believe people of all colors are allowed to purchase video game systems. Thank you, Dr. King.
This. However, I really do expect Sony to announce a patch at E3 that'll unlock the backwards compatibility for the models that don't have it at the moment, if you do want to pick up the 80 gig.
get a 60 gig and get yerself a bigger HD. they are super easy to upgrade. I sold my 40 gig for $275 on Craigslist and bought a 60 gig from a local shop for $250. I also got a service plan that will replace it if anything happens (is was in fact used). But the 60, as mentioned, offeres true BC. Check local pawn shops, mom/pop game shops, and Craigs List. They usually have great deals on the 60 gig model. on a side note, i got mine from a local shop. I asked all the usual questions (warranty, testing, whats it come with). When I got home I booted her up to adjust the settings, I noticed that the original owners account was still on it. AND they had a ton of pics and movies. I guess the original owner was someone in their 40s. All the pics were of this woman and a man at various vacation spots. and the videos were of diffrent family gatherings. nothing to crazy really. but it was neat seeing that stuff. I formatted it and removed the HD anyway. I have a 250 gig in it now.
I got a 60GB. You cant go wrong with that one. It has some extras that the newer PS3s dont. The 80GB are only like 80% compatible while the 60GB is around 95% to 98%.
I got a used 20gb, with 2 controllers, 2 games, a useless cooling unit, and a 2 port usb charger for $200 shipped. I say the 20gb is your best choice and then you can always get a larger hdd if you want to. The 60gb obviously gives you the choice of wireless and a flash card reader, but for me those are useless and will end up costing you more.
I was a bit pissed because I went to the trouble of tracking down a 60 GB one and then found out that the PAL ones didn't have the hardware emulation, only the software.
60 Gig is the way to go. You can play your PS1 and 2 games on it. I'm so glad I got mine, and if it breaks, I'll try to get another.
