Hey D-Man, can I borrow your thread real quick?

Which PS3 plays the earlier PS games? The whole reason why I want to stick with PS is because of my Final Fantasy Collection that I spent so much on trying to recover from the past. I keep hearing 60G PS3 but people tell me all but the 40G. I want to know 100% sure before I leap into getting one, that is the main reason why I haven't gotten one yet. Also, is it true they are region free so you can play imports?

Thanks

Sorry D-man, but I didn't want to make another thread just for that.

This post has been edited by Random_Stranger: Dec 3, 2008 - 4:05 PM

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Answered already...

This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Dec 3, 2008 - 4:08 PM

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I'm waiting on this answer myself. I believe DEATH is also.

Jeez, c'mon you guys aren't reading!

>>Older 60gig is backwards compatible.

No new PS3s are backwards compatible with PS2 games.

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This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Dec 3, 2008 - 4:09 PM

Little big planet is essentially a 1-4 player platform game.

The difference is you can make your owl levels, and publish them for others to play.....

Great fun game, great for kids and adults, if you're creative.

no, i'm still a bit confused. it seems to be guaranteed about the oldest 60GB; but there seems to be some confusion on the 80 & 160 models.

EDIT:

Problem solved, i was told correctly before. Only the 80/60/20 Gig models with 4 usb ports are backwards compatable:
http://playstation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/pl...php?p_faqid=232

This post has been edited by D-Man: Dec 3, 2008 - 4:42 PM

I mentioned it twice. The new ones (80/160) are not BC.

PS3 80gig for $323 (reg 399):

(Use coupon code CTV2$2HX963145 for 15% and coupon code TP5NV0VMFJ9BCZ for 5% off).

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/product...&lid=566643

This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Dec 3, 2008 - 4:44 PM

"This deal is getting worse all time"
Not sure I want one now

This post has been edited by DEATH: Dec 3, 2008 - 4:45 PM

Do i still need a memory card then? Can i use my PS1/2 memory card on my PS3 if i wind up with a backwards compatable model? or will i have to start my games from scrach?

I think you will need an adapter - but there is a menu selection for older memory cards so you can use them.

What do you mean the deal is getting worse? Don't get that.

what about controlers? i know they're BT and wireless, but what if they die? Can i plug in a cable and play with it anyway, or will i have to wait for the controler to recharge before i can resume my game?

They come with a mini-USB port. You can play with them while they are plugged in & charging.

I'm not sure which ones the new PS3s come with, but when I bought mine it was Pre-Dualshock 3, so I only had a SixAxis. So then I bought a DS3 and I leave one plugged in and ready to go and then when one dies, I just swap them.

This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Dec 3, 2008 - 5:08 PM

whats the difference? i know of the 6axsis having the motion sensor tech, but whats up with Dual shock 3?

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The main reason I've alway been a PS fan is for the backwards compatibility. I still play games from when I was a kid and having to keep up with 5 different consoles is just not my bag. Plus I've been through 3 PS2's and my latest one is showing the signs too. I was hoping this new console would still allow me to play my old titles and yet let my kids play the new stuff they want.
Incidentally my old 1st year PS1 still works like a champ atop it's shrine of dead PS2's

This post has been edited by DEATH: Dec 3, 2008 - 5:21 PM

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Has vibration (and motion).

I guess Sony decided that the decreased cost outweighs the desire for backwards compatibility. My PS & PS2 both work fine, never had any issues.

This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Dec 3, 2008 - 5:24 PM

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Which PS2 did you have? The older bigger ones were much more durable in my experience. My first one lasted a few years whereas I've averaged one every 1 to 1 1/2 years since with the slim ones
They also get alot of use - I have two sons who never stop playing games.

This post has been edited by DEATH: Dec 3, 2008 - 5:27 PM

Yeah mines one of the big original ones. The only thing that's shown signs of wear is the door opening & closing isn't as smooth.

So i deff want the dual shock 3 because it has the added viberation feature, right?

I never knew they took vibration out of controllers ever sense the N64 owned up on buyers because of that feature...

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Yeah, there was a lawsuit.

DS3 FTW.

Yeah they took it out thinking people weren't really into it, and then there was backlash so they got the DS3 out asap. I prefer the DS3.

If you need a HDMI wire I have an extra new never used.

I must say I think my best purchase umm I think ever has been the PS3 I love the blu ray I love the games..I just love it. I have yet to even think about wanting to play any ps1 or ps2 game. We now have two in the house since I hyped it up so much ..I love that the online is free and I love to check out and downloading new themes..I think I'm just in love

o0o assassins creed has been my favorite game so far...I really enjoyed GTA4 but once I beat it I never really got into the online games...warhawk is ok..its fun to pass time but it get annoying bc I can't live past like 5 mins. I just beat tomb raider..I really enjoyed the game I wish it was longer but thats bc I enjoyed playing it. I tried the demo for Drakes and it seemed fun..kinda reminded me of tomb raider just with a looooottt more shooting..For me I enjoy shooting but I like the adventure behind it so I think from what I have read online and by the demo I feel like Tomb Raider was def more my style and since I beat that Its time to get Uncharted and see what I think. umm I hated Burnout I played it once and never looked at it since..Its time for me to look into more games...and of course rock Band is awesome.

This post has been edited by supershannon77: Dec 3, 2008 - 6:55 PM

speaking of uncharted.... http://www.gametrailers.com/player/43231.html
definitely can't wait. hey shannon, i suggest you check out uncharted. there's more to it than shooting bad guys. there's also some puzzle solving, rock climbing and tomb raiding type stuff. and and a pretty kick-ass adventure story. i think you'd enjoy it if you're into tomb raider.

This post has been edited by j0e_p3t: Dec 3, 2008 - 11:43 PM

YESSSSSSSSSSSSS! I knew they were going to make a second one, but I haven't heard anything. That's so awesome. Now that knife - it looks like the knife from that movie with Ghengis Khan... the Shadow! Is that not the knife whose handle comes alive and bites him?!

I've been trying to get Shannon to buy Uncharted for awhile. She's only played the demo.

Check this out:

Uncharted 2:


The Shadow movie:




I started to think that maybe there was a tie to Ghengis Khan with that knife being in the movie with him, but supposedly the new game has to do with Marco Polo.

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This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Dec 4, 2008 - 12:33 AM

dude....second post answered your q's

THanks for answering the questions. I don't think I want one now unless I can find one that is BC. Because I am going to end up buying another PS2 (this one starting to wear down) just so I can play the older games before I jump into PS3 now....... Argh! For all the money Sony supposedly lost building this thing and still not perfect!

As sony create firmware updates that you have to download to the HDD then alot of games then also need you to download this and that update to allow them to use the new firmware. This all takes up space on your HDD. e.g. i got 2.53 firmware update yesterday, then warhawk had a 66Mb update, and GTA4 had a 45Mb update.

You also have free demo downloads from the store, (Metal Gear Solid 4 Demo is like 1.5Gb, so it soon mounts up!)

Also downloadable content, Call of Duty 4 had 4 new maps early in the year, which you buy from the store and then download and save to the HDD for use during the game. (These are now included in the Game of the Year edition)

Things all mount up though, I've got a 60gb one and I always hover around having about 7Gb of free space on it. AFAIK the 60Gb is the ONLY one thats backwards compatible (Unless one of the firmware updates added it for the later models)

TBH I've been looking at getting a 320 or 500Gb SATA drive (only £50-£90) to replace the 60Gb one with, then I won't have to worry about space.

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http://www.gamestop.com/Browse/Search.aspx?N=141+196

wow a used 60gig is more expensive than a new 80gig?

blimey!

the 60 is backwards compatible.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/80GB-PS3-Ba...one-65065.shtml

So the 60gb had the ps2 hardware in it, yet the 80gb gets software emulation, so the 80gb will play some titles but not all titles at the moment, I'm sure they will keep tweaking the software til it works properly cos thats quite a big selling point really.