What’s the difference between the newer 80 GB PS3 and the older 60 GB PS3?
by admin on Mar.19, 2010, under PS3
According to wikipedia, the only difference is PS2 compatibility. The 60 GB is Hardware (Emotion Engine), and the 80 GB is Software emulation. But what does that mean?
Also, how does the newer 60 GB PS3 compare?
March 19th, 2010 on 11:04 pm
Is it not just extra memory on the 80GB one
March 19th, 2010 on 11:45 pm
the more GB the better
March 20th, 2010 on 12:07 am
you can store more data on the 80gb becuase it has more memory than the 60gb. On the 60gb ps3, you can pretty much play any ps2 games on it, unlike the 80gb where some ps2 games won’t work. They discontinue the 60gb ps3 like a couple of months ago, and Sony recently discontinue the 80gb ps3 to prepare for the MGS4 ps3 bundle coming in June. So the only ps3 in retail stores is the 40gb ps3.
March 20th, 2010 on 12:55 am
the storag space of the HDD … Dont listen to others
March 20th, 2010 on 1:31 am
Software emulation means that the console is missing the hardware to play the game, so it uses software emulation to play the game. Basically, someone has to write the program to make the game playable.
Hardware emulation means that the console has the hardware to play the old games.
There is no newer 60 gb. There’s only the original version which has been discontinued.
March 20th, 2010 on 1:49 am
It just has more memory
March 20th, 2010 on 2:10 am
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. Not manufactured anymore.
3). 80GB – extended memory, but reduced backwards compatibility with PS2 games, it has only Graphics Synthesizer (PS2’s GPU). Around 60-70% 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. 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. 40GB doesn’t support SACD (Super Audio Compact Disc).
5). PAL 60GB – reduced backwards compatibility with PS2 games. it has only Graphics Synthesizer (PS2’s GPU). Around 60-70% of PS2 games can be played.
Wi-fi included in all models, except 20GB.
They are all based on Blu-ray. They all play PS1 games.
March 20th, 2010 on 2:36 am
When it says the 60GB has an “Emotion Engine” what it means is its like a built in PS2 in a PS3.
The 80GB basically imitates a PS2 software.
Basically, the 60GB can play 95%-100% of PS2 games.
The 80GB can play about 75% os PS2 games.
Plus the 80GB has more memory.
March 20th, 2010 on 3:33 am
nothing, besides having more memory.
I would suggest to getting an Xbox 360 Elite instead, because it has 120 GB, and HDMI, and never gets the “Red Rings of Death”, and has the best network, and games!