PS3 BC... which to get... please? [Backwards Compatible]

[Cornelius]

For me it was really the built-in wi-fi that makes the 60 better than the 20. I still haven't used the memory card slots. I do like the 'all black' look of the 20GB (the 60 has a chrome strip).

[The Seventh Taylor]

Which version is Backwards Compatible for PS1 and PS2 and has a SACD player as well please?

Check the PS3 SACD FAQ.

What's SACD?

Wait, my lazy ass will ask google.

Check the general SACD FAQ (in case Google didn't give this).

[EricRyan34]

I bought the MGS4 bundle, and so far I have no no issues at all with the PS2/PS1 BC, they all work great

[skaar]

I had some timing problems on the PS3 BC - Space Channel 5 and Umjammer Lammy both seemed to be off on timing... was driving me nuts.

Anyone tried DDR?

[Oobgarm]

Original 80GB MotorStorm and MGS4 bundles are 75% backwards compat.

The 'new' 80GB is the neutered 40GB with a larger HDD. Most, if not all future system will likely be the same way.

[norkusa]

I had some timing problems on the PS3 BC - Space Channel 5 and Umjammer Lammy both seemed to be off on timing... was driving me nuts.

Anyone tried DDR?

Yeah, this is the big question for me since I play DDR regularly. But at least in DDR you can adjust the timing if there is any lag. I'm more concerned with games like Parappa and any other games that have strict timing (like pinball) and don't allow you to make adjustments.

Will a 60GB & 80GB PS3 produce the same amount of lag? Also, I remember someone saying in the forums here recently that the PS3 hooked up with HDMI will create a a few extra frames of lag. Is that true?

[Cobra Commander]

As I'm reading this I can't help but chuckle. I mean, does this issue bother anyone?
I walked into a Gamestop, and an employee was explaining this to a customer. Just listening to it pissed me off. Why does this have to be so damned complicated?

[heybtbm]

I walked into a Gamestop, and an employee was explaining this to a customer. Just listening to it pissed me off. Why does this have to be so damned complicated?

It's not complicated to most people. If any of us worked at Gamestop (shudder) I think anyone could explain the BC issue in two or three sentences.

[points to 40 gig PS3] - "This one won't play PS2 games"

[points to 80 gig PS3] - "This one will play a few PS2 games"

[points to 20 and 60 gig used systems] - "These will play all PS2 games".

The end.

[scaleworm]

It's not complicated to most people. If any of us worked at Gamestop (shudder) I think anyone could explain the BC issue in two or three sentences.

[points to 40 gig PS3] - "This one won't play PS2 games"

[points to 80 gig PS3] - "This one will play a few PS2 games"

[points to 20 and 60 gig used systems] - "These will play all PS2 games".

The end.

Nicely summed up!