The 40gB PS3 doesn't have slots for all the different memory cards (SD/MS/CF) like the 60gB one. It is also not BC as it doesn't contain the two PS2 chips (the EE and the GS) that allow the earlier models to play PS2 games. Personally the lack of BC wouldn't bother me, I have never played one GameCube game on my Wii, or PS1 game on my PS2 or GBA game on my DS.
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The 40gB PS3 doesn't have slots for all the different memory cards (SD/MS/CF) like the 60gB one. It is also not BC as it doesn't contain the two PS2 chips (the EE and the GS) that allow the earlier models to play PS2 games. Personally the lack of BC wouldn't bother me, I have never played one GameCube game on my Wii, or PS1 game on my PS2 or GBA game on my DS.
Djmiles
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Conkers
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So you can carry on playing some of the best video games ever made: The Final Fantasy Series (VII & VIII) without having multiple playstations in setup in your lounge.
Scoffers
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So I have a PS2, a Wii, 2 PCs, An Xbox 360 and my company are buying me the PS3 GTA IV Combo Pack as my 10th Anniversary present !
Kewl !!!!!
Kewl !!!!!
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
Either that, or they have you pegged as being a bit of a geek.
mcshane in the 79th
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I am on the verge of splashing the cash on one of these consoles. The main reason being GTA4. Would prefer a PS3, but am a bit hesitant to pay the extra £100. How long do people think it'll be before Sony slash the PS3 price??
I haven't got an HD TV yet either, will this really ruin the games, or not make a huge difference? I've only played GTA4 on a PS3 HD TV, which looked brilliant, but I'm worried I'm going to be really disappointed by it on my normal TV.
I haven't got an HD TV yet either, will this really ruin the games, or not make a huge difference? I've only played GTA4 on a PS3 HD TV, which looked brilliant, but I'm worried I'm going to be really disappointed by it on my normal TV.
I don't have an HD-TV, and I still find the graphics on PS3 games (GTAIV very much included) very impressive on my standard TV, so I don't think that should be a problem for you.
dougdeep
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Is my Sinclair out of date then?
mcshane in the 79th
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Excellent, thanks. I really can't afford to get an HD-TV as well!
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HDTVs make games look a bit better but most people tend to think the difference will be huge. Games on both the PS3 and 360 still look pretty decent on normal tv's, it's just HDs make them look a bit sharper (in my opinion).
mcshane in the 79th
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What about any possibility of a price drop? I know there will be one eventually, it's just how long!?
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mcshane in the 79th
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We still talking consoles or HDTV's?
Consoles please!
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If there is going to be a price drop, it will almost certainly be for the PS3. The 360 only recently had quite a hefty price drop so IF microsoft were to slash the price again it won't be until around Christmas at the earliest.
No idea with the PS3 however, they may well do some sort of deal when GT5 or Metal Gear Solid 4 comes out but then again I could be COMPLETELY wrong
PS3 Is So Much Better, it maybe 70- 100 pounds more, but with xbox you have to buy most of the other accessories, for example the wireless adaptor PS3: Built-in Xbox 360: £60. Also the future of modern gaming is online, PS3 it's free, Xbox £40 a year. The PS3 technology is so much better. The Graphics on the PS3 are a little better, but they are better.
Djmiles
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I wouldn't be surprised if Sony slashed the prices before Christmas, they are a wee bit over priced at the moment in my opinion.
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You make a good point, but i'm sure the majority of Xbox Live users were laughing when the Sony online service was completely buggered for nearly a week after the launch of GTA IV.
Plus if you are going to play online, I really wouldn't want to play with a wireless adapter (regardless of console).
That being said, I may have to purchase a PS3 if they come down in price somewhat, quite looking forward to some 24 hour endurance races on GT5, just like the good old days
mcshane in the 79th
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Bought a PS3 GTA4 Bundle from Game for £319.99. Also got Tiger Woods 08
Being a bit of a Timmy I'm a bit confused by the whole online gaming thing. Do I need to stick a phone line in the back of the ps3, much like the PC?
Being a bit of a Timmy I'm a bit confused by the whole online gaming thing. Do I need to stick a phone line in the back of the ps3, much like the PC?
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Bought a PS3 GTA4 Bundle from Game for £319.99. Also got Tiger Woods 08
Being a bit of a Timmy I'm a bit confused by the whole online gaming thing. Do I need to stick a phone line in the back of the ps3, much like the PC?
An ethernet cable, yes. One of those coloured cables that goes from a router to a pc/laptop just goes in the back of the PS3. Hopefully the PS3 is smart enough to do all the internet settings on its own so you should be ready to go.
Enjoy