(formerly Best Buy) Sony will closeout the 80gb PS3 (joystiq)

[diskoboy]

Another model bites the dust.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/24/be...-out-80gb-ps3/

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

120gb PS3 FT...W?

*edit*

I forgot about this FCC page. Sony apparently filed all this stuff recently.

A WHITE PS3...maybe possibly with a larger HDD?

And, hopefully with continued (or improved) PS2 compatability (though, it looks to maintain the 2 USB port/no memory stick ports standard).

It'll also make for a good visual differentiation between the different SKU's, if that is in fact the deal.

https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout =500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=643909&fcc_i d=\'AK8CBEH1300\'

[Mr. Smashy]

I always thought the 80GB system was crap. The 40GB was clearly a good business move. I'd still like to see them put together a package with the board of the 60GB system, a 120 GB hard drive, a DualShock 3 controller, and an HDMI cable packed in.

[diskoboy]

I don't think the HD size makes a difference, anymore.

Sony made the PS3 hard drives user upgradeable, and it won't effect your warranty. My 60gb is gonna be a 250gb after my next paycheck.

Any sized 5400rpm 2.5mm notebook SATA HD will work in a ps3. And they're quite easy to change. I just wish Sony would take the slim PS2's off the market and put the Emotion Engine back in the PS3's. PS2 games actually look pretty good on this thing, with the smoothing option on.

[Slate]

If they are indeed cancelling the 80 gig version.. It just makes you think, What is going on here? Are they losing so much money that they can only have two (Or one) Model out at a time? It is beginning to look like I'll be buying a PS3 this year. Used, of course, And provided that they get cheaper.

[Gorez]

I don't think the HD size makes a difference, anymore.

Sony made the PS3 hard drives user upgradeable, and it won't effect your warranty. My 60gb is gonna be a 250gb after my next paycheck.

Any sized 5400rpm notebook SATA HD will work in a ps3. And they're quite easy to change. I just wish Sony would take the slim PS2's off the market and put the Emotion Engine back in the PS3's. PS2 games actually look pretty good on this thing, with the smoothing option on.

I didnt know this. Thanks for the tip. I assume its also easy to transfer the data on the 60gig to a larger HD?

[Overbite]

Damn I'm confused. I want to pick up a PS3 eventually but I want backwards compatability in it which the 40 gig doesn't have.

What models are still available with the PS2 BC? Just the 80gig? I know the 20 has full ps2 bc but does the 60?

[Gorez]

the 60 and 20gig's are the only ones with full BC. and with the 80gig being discontinued, probably not many games are going to be emulated on it, but i have no clue.

[exit]

I'm confused, didn't they just release the 80 gig right before Christmas after discontinuing the 60? I don't see why they're taking out BC, but the reason I got an 80 is because I couldn't get a 60 in time and wanted some kind of PS2 BC.

It's like Sony and MS are in a competition here, only it's more about who can release the most variants in the least amount of time and less about trying to succeed.

[s1lence]

I don't think the HD size makes a difference, anymore.

Sony made the PS3 hard drives user upgradeable, and it won't effect your warranty. My 60gb is gonna be a 250gb after my next paycheck.

Any sized 5400rpm notebook SATA HD will work in a ps3. And they're quite easy to change. I just wish Sony would take the slim PS2's off the market and put the Emotion Engine back in the PS3's. PS2 games actually look pretty good on this thing, with the smoothing option on.

I did not know that, how do you transfer the data?

[m117]

This is happening all too often now. A new SKU every six months tells me that maybe Sony needs to just bite the bullet and release a 500GB SKU and save 2 more announcements later in 08. Seriously, casting aside all sarcasm, I think whatever they can do to improve is welcome. I truly believe the obvious, that they are preparing for the onslaught, if I may exaggerate a bit, of AAA and exclusive titles that could possibly bring a few million gamers to the dark side...well...black, glossy side I should say. We shall see what happens as this unfolds.

[diskoboy]

I didnt know this. Thanks for the tip. I assume its also easy to transfer the data on the 60gig to a larger HD?

Depends on how much you have on your HD already.

You can backup your data onto a memory card or usb stick using the backup utility in the XMB. The new HD will format automatically, then you use the same memory card/stick to put your old data on your new drive with the restore function. The backup function will tell you what size memory card/stick you'll need to backup your data. I think you can also use external HD's for the backup process.

This site will help with the process.
http://www.gamersreports.com/article/43/

And BTW - I don't think they're cancelling the 80gb SKU. Best Buy must not be selling enough of the 80gb models.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Depends on how much you have on your HD already.

You can backup your data onto a memory card or usb stick using the backup utility in the XMB. The new HD will format automatically, then you use the same memory card/stick to put your old data on your new drive with the restore function. The backup function will tell you what size memory card/stick you'll need to backup your data. I think you can also use external HD's for the backup process.

This site will help with the process.
http://www.gamersreports.com/article/43/

And BTW - I don't think they're cancelling the 80gb SKU. Best Buy must not be selling enough of the 80gb models.

I have yet to upgrade the HDD in my PS3 (not nearly out of space yet) ... but I wonder if you can swap out the drive for a clean one, format it in-system, and then put the old drive in a USB case, plug it in and "restore".

[Nate Nanjo]

Now I'm just thinking about getting a 40gig, although I want BC, I really don't need it with 2 PS2's and a Playstation.

Anything other than BC, I should know about the 40 gig?

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Now I'm just thinking about getting a 40gig, although I want BC, I really don't need it with 2 PS2's and a Playstation.

Anything other than BC, I should know about the 40 gig?

No memory card slots (though you can use a USB compatible memory card reader).

and only 2 USB ports on the front (though you can use a PS3 compatible USB hub).

And, in case you didn't know, all PS3's have excellent PS1 backwards compatibility.

[Policenaut]

I will hunt the model with BC instead. I don't want a PS3 as a BRD player only.

[diskoboy]

I will hunt the model with BC instead. I don't want a PS3 as a BRD player only.

Go to a used game store. I can't stress this enough..

The prices for the 20 and 60gb models are ridiculous, on Ebay. I found a refurbished 60gb model at Gamestop w/1 year warranty and HDMI cable for $375. I've seen 20gb's going for $500-plus on ebay.

[j_factor]

I found a refurbished 60gb model at Gamestop w/1 year warranty and HDMI cable for $375.

Perhaps you just got lucky? I was under the impression that nowadays, Gamestops almost never have a 60GB (or 20GB) PS3 in stock. It doesn't even have a listing on their website anymore. Also, the last time I looked (which was a while ago), the price for a used 60GB model was like $420. How long ago did you get your PS3?

[DJ Daishi]

Go to a used game store. I can't stress this enough..

The prices for the 20 and 60gb models are ridiculous, on Ebay. I found a refurbished 60gb model at Gamestop w/1 year warranty and HDMI cable for $375. I've seen 20gb's going for $500-plus on ebay.

wow, and here I remember when stores had a hard time selling those 2Ogig units

[bcks007]

the 60 and 20gig's are the only ones with full BC. and with the 80gig being discontinued, probably not many games are going to be emulated on it, but i have no clue.

What does this mean?
The 80 gig runs all ps2/ps1 games just like the 20 and 60 model.
The 80 gig only runs part of the ps2/ps1 games, unlike the 20 and 60 model.
If so, is there a list of what the 80 gig doesn't run?
I could be understanding this all wrong.

So correct me if understood that quote wrong, please.