Is the Playstation 3 (40GB $399 model) a good choice for me?
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Is the Playstation 3 (40GB $399 model) a good choice for me?
Hello. I was thinking about purchasing the Playstation 3 ($399 model). I was just wondering if this is the best choice for me?
My wants: Strong blu-ray player; Playstation 3 game usage. I don't care about backwards compatibility with Playstation 2 games -- not important.
Are there any major video/audio differences between the 40GB and 80GB models? Will there be performance issues in the future: things the 80GB model can do in the future that the 40GB model can't?
Basically, I don't care about going backwards (PS2 compatibility), but I don't want to get shafted in the future with upgrades, video/audio differences, etc.
Are the only major differences the bigger hard drive and PS2 usage? Both things are unimportant to me as I'm a casual gamer anyway.
Thanks!
My wants: Strong blu-ray player; Playstation 3 game usage. I don't care about backwards compatibility with Playstation 2 games -- not important.
Are there any major video/audio differences between the 40GB and 80GB models? Will there be performance issues in the future: things the 80GB model can do in the future that the 40GB model can't?
Basically, I don't care about going backwards (PS2 compatibility), but I don't want to get shafted in the future with upgrades, video/audio differences, etc.
Are the only major differences the bigger hard drive and PS2 usage? Both things are unimportant to me as I'm a casual gamer anyway.
Thanks!
Last edited by AllHallowsEve; 11-21-07 at 01:35 AM.
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the only things missing from the 40 GB that are in the 80 GB model are
40 GBs
CompactFlash®, SD Memory Card and Memory Stick Duo™ card slots
two USB ports
Backwards Compatibility
http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/About/ProductDetails
enjoy the 40 GB ... it's a great piece of hardware
40 GBs
CompactFlash®, SD Memory Card and Memory Stick Duo™ card slots
two USB ports
Backwards Compatibility
http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/About/ProductDetails
enjoy the 40 GB ... it's a great piece of hardware
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Sorry, one final question?
Will this model play regular DVDs too? Does it play them well? This isn't a main reason for purchase, just curious?
Thanks again!
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Also, thanks for the info above.
Will this model play regular DVDs too? Does it play them well? This isn't a main reason for purchase, just curious?
Thanks again!
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Also, thanks for the info above.
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For the features you described as most important to you, the 40 gig is a great choice. I had the same wants/needs as you, and I recently picked one up. Whisper quiet and runs much cooler compared to my 360(which I love). If more hard drive space becomes necessary in the future, it is easy and relatively cheap to upgrade.
That being said, there seem to be a lot of sales going on and coming up where you may be able to get a good deal on the 80 gig if you want.
That being said, there seem to be a lot of sales going on and coming up where you may be able to get a good deal on the 80 gig if you want.
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Originally Posted by hotdoggie1977
Are you planning on download alot of stuff? If so, you might want the 80.
Keep in mind, at any time you can buy another HDD and just replace the 40GB with it. $100 for an extra 40GB of space....not worth it, especially if you have no plans on playing PS2 games.
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I just got a 40gb PS3 and I'm quite happy. First new system I've bought in 5 years, and it's really slick, definitely feels like a "next-gen" product to me.
I love the ability to download game demos and movie trailers over my wireless network, the PS3 games I've tried so far are awesome, and I have about 10 bluray discs so far due to sales. And the controller is wireless!
And being format neutral has made my life easier.
I love the ability to download game demos and movie trailers over my wireless network, the PS3 games I've tried so far are awesome, and I have about 10 bluray discs so far due to sales. And the controller is wireless!
And being format neutral has made my life easier.
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Thanks for this thread. I just got my bonus and am looking into buying a Blu-Ray player.
If I may tack on some questions to the OP's original:
Is the PS3 Blu-ray player a good player? Any known problems or performance issues? Is the video quality comparable to dedicated players?
For reference I have the Samsung LNT4661F 1080p LCD HDTV and a 5.1 receiver with built in DTS decoding.
Basically I'd like to know if I'm compromising my movie-watching experience by getting a PS3 instead of a dedicated player. (movies are more important than games to me).
Thanks to those who reply.
If I may tack on some questions to the OP's original:
Is the PS3 Blu-ray player a good player? Any known problems or performance issues? Is the video quality comparable to dedicated players?
For reference I have the Samsung LNT4661F 1080p LCD HDTV and a 5.1 receiver with built in DTS decoding.
Basically I'd like to know if I'm compromising my movie-watching experience by getting a PS3 instead of a dedicated player. (movies are more important than games to me).
Thanks to those who reply.
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To your three questions: yes, no, yes
The only caveat I can see for you is that PS3 doesn't have 5.1 analog outs, unlike the standalones, so you'll need an receiver with HDMI to playback advanced audio like TrueHD. If not you will still get the core DD & DTS through optical. If that's not an issue and backward compatibility with PS2 games don't matter to you, you can pick up the 40GB model with no qualms.
I have the 80GB PS3 and two standalones and I'm hard-pressed to see PQ differences between them (though I still think my Panny BD-10 has the slightest edge). Speed and compatibility with newer extras are the pluses on the BD side for the PS3 vs. most current standalones.
The only caveat I can see for you is that PS3 doesn't have 5.1 analog outs, unlike the standalones, so you'll need an receiver with HDMI to playback advanced audio like TrueHD. If not you will still get the core DD & DTS through optical. If that's not an issue and backward compatibility with PS2 games don't matter to you, you can pick up the 40GB model with no qualms.
I have the 80GB PS3 and two standalones and I'm hard-pressed to see PQ differences between them (though I still think my Panny BD-10 has the slightest edge). Speed and compatibility with newer extras are the pluses on the BD side for the PS3 vs. most current standalones.
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Originally Posted by Shap
Thanks for this thread. I just got my bonus and am looking into buying a Blu-Ray player.
If I may tack on some questions to the OP's original:
Is the PS3 Blu-ray player a good player? Any known problems or performance issues? Is the video quality comparable to dedicated players?
For reference I have the Samsung LNT4661F 1080p LCD HDTV and a 5.1 receiver with built in DTS decoding.
Basically I'd like to know if I'm compromising my movie-watching experience by getting a PS3 instead of a dedicated player. (movies are more important than games to me).
Thanks to those who reply.
If I may tack on some questions to the OP's original:
Is the PS3 Blu-ray player a good player? Any known problems or performance issues? Is the video quality comparable to dedicated players?
For reference I have the Samsung LNT4661F 1080p LCD HDTV and a 5.1 receiver with built in DTS decoding.
Basically I'd like to know if I'm compromising my movie-watching experience by getting a PS3 instead of a dedicated player. (movies are more important than games to me).
Thanks to those who reply.
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Originally Posted by Shap
Is the PS3 Blu-ray player a good player? Any known problems or performance issues? Is the video quality comparable to dedicated players?
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=521838
Sony owes the sale of one 40GB PS3 bundle from Costco to that thread.
Thanks everyone!
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Originally Posted by matome
. . .you'll need an receiver with HDMI to decode advanced audio like TrueHD.
Just to clarify, though, the decoding is done by the PS3, right? It's fed to the receiver via HDMI as PCM.
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nothing, other than convenience. You could always plug in a USB card reader to the PS3.
Yeah, that's correct. I should've used the word playback instead.
Originally Posted by applesandrice
Just to clarify, though, the decoding is done by the PS3, right? It's fed to the receiver via HDMI as PCM.
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Originally Posted by Jane2001
what is the advantage of having the extra 2 USB ports and the card readers?
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Originally Posted by SonOfAStu
Read this:
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=521838
Sony owes the sale of one 40GB PS3 bundle from Costco to that thread.
Thanks everyone!
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=521838
Sony owes the sale of one 40GB PS3 bundle from Costco to that thread.
Thanks everyone!
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Originally Posted by SonOfAStu
Read this:
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=521838
Sony owes the sale of one 40GB PS3 bundle from Costco to that thread.
Thanks everyone!
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=521838
Sony owes the sale of one 40GB PS3 bundle from Costco to that thread.
Thanks everyone!
Originally Posted by matone
The only caveat I can see for you is that PS3 doesn't have 5.1 analog outs, unlike the standalones, so you'll need an receiver with HDMI to playback advanced audio like TrueHD. If not you will still get the core DD & DTS through optical. If that's not an issue and backward compatibility with PS2 games don't matter to you, you can pick up the 40GB model with no qualms.
Not interested in backwards compatibility. The most recent game system I have is a Nintendo 64
Originally Posted by yavin
Keep in mind that it's the *only* Blu-Ray player available right now that is fully upgradeable to final spec Profile 2.0 as well.
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Originally Posted by bunkaroo
Can't speak about the card reader, but a game like Rock Band could potentially use 4 USB ports at once. The Special Edition comes with a mic, drum kit and guitar. The guitar has to connect to a USB wireless dongle, so that's three there. Presumably you get could get a second guitar to do the bass parts, so that would be four.
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Originally Posted by SexualPudding
Does the PS3 version not come with the powered 4 port USB hub like the 360 version?
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That being said, there seem to be a lot of sales going on and coming up where you may be able to get a good deal on the 80 gig if you want.
Does anyone know if the 5 free Blu Ray promotion will be renewed after Jan 31?
And finally, I know the 65n processor is in the 40gb sku...does anyone know if it's made it's way to the 80gb sku?
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Originally Posted by darkside
No, they give you a wireless guitar instead.