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60gb v 80gb

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  •  10-29-2007, 5:13 PM 189613

    60gb v 80gb

    This is an old question I am sure, but now that I'm spending 500$ I want to hear your answer again. The Playstation 3   80gb will play playstation 2 games, right? Months ago the complaint was the 60gb would but the 80gb would not. Is there anything I should know before I buy it instead of the 360? Thanks.

  •  10-29-2007, 5:45 PM 189636 in reply to 189613

    Re: 60gb v 80gb

    Off the top of my head i believe the 80GB PS3 does play PS2 games.  I think the 40GB is the only one that will not at this point.  The 80GB does so via software, the 60GB does so via hardware.
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  •  10-29-2007, 6:04 PM 189652 in reply to 189636

    Re: 60gb v 80gb

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ps3 wiki say the 80GB will run ps2 games with software. http://www.trustedreviews.com/gaming/news/2007/07/11/E3-80GB-PS3-Less-Backwards-Compatible/p1.  If you like the ps2 go for the 60GB version and that is the one I have.

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  •  10-30-2007, 12:46 AM 189941 in reply to 189613

    Re: 60gb v 80gb

    Regarding the North American releases, from what I understand, the 80GB is backwards compatible via software emulation and the 60GB via hardware (Emotion Engine). I got my PS3 at launch though, so I haven't been keeping up with all the new models. You might want to double check before purchasing.
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