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Buying a Ps3

  • 22-02-2008 12:42pm
    #1
    Korvanica
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    I've decided ot buy a PS3 and have been looking everywhere for decent deals, when i buy something i do it right so i am wondering where woule be the best place to pick to an 80gb ps3 (if possibe, ive only really seen 40g ones around)

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.


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  • #2
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,110 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    No 80GB in Europe. 40GB new, or maybe a second hand 60GB if you're very lucky. Have a look around teh usual suspects, HMV, Virgin, Gamestop, XTravision


  • #3
    Korvanica
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    how come europe doesnt have the 80 g? bit stupid IMO


  • #4
    Otacon
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    You can install your own 2.5" HDD so tbh it won't make too much of a difference if you pick one up from Komplett or something and install it...


  • #5
    NunianVonFuch
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    But it makes a big difference to the backwards compatibility as the 40GB has none. At least the 60 & 80 GB have software emulation.


  • #6
    Otacon
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    I didn't think the 80GB had backwards compatibility...

    Anyway, even the 40GB has software emulation. The issue is that PS2 software requires the PS2 chip. Thats why PS1 games work on the 40GB as well as the others. The chip is what was left out.


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  • #7
    NunianVonFuch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 615 ✭✭✭NunianVonFuch


    Otacon wrote: »
    I didn't think the 80GB had backwards compatibility...

    Anyway, even the 40GB has software emulation. The issue is that PS2 software requires the PS2 chip. Thats why PS1 games work on the 40GB as well as the others. The chip is what was left out.

    40GB has none as per below.

    http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/05/40gb-ps3-official-for-europe-no-backwards-compatibility-at-a/


  • #8
    Super Sidious
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    I have one for sale on Adverts mate!

    http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=47119


  • #9
    Zonda999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,533 ✭✭✭Zonda999


    NunianVonFuch wrote: »
    But it makes a big difference to the backwards compatibility as the 40GB has none. At least the 60 & 80 GB have software emulation.

    No future models of the ps3 will have BC.Sony felt that there was too much emphasis on it.They want people to start buying ps3 games and forget about the ps2.And another thing, blu-rays recent victory gotta be good for ps3 game prices


  • #10
    Otacon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,721 ✭✭✭Otacon


    NunianVonFuch wrote: »
    40GB has none as per below.

    http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/05/40gb-ps3-official-for-europe-no-backwards-compatibility-at-a/

    That link just says it doesn't have BC with the PS2, it doesn't mention the PS1 titles.

    Hmm, it also mentions that the 80GB is BC, but with some issues.


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