Newbie to PlayStation ... PS3 Questions (40GB Right for Me?)

Personally, I've always been a Nintendo person... but recently, I started looking at a PS3, as I'm an A/V Geek and it seems that the PS3 is a better deal than a Blu-Ray player. So, the main reason I'm buying is Blu-Ray, and the games are a nice plus.

From what I've read, though, it looks like the 60GB is the only model that offers "true" PS2/PS1 compatibility -- another must for me, since I've missed out on a ton of the great older games. Unfortunately, it's been discontinued and it looks like I missed the boat on getting my hands on one.

Now, my options are either a 40GB with ZERO backward compatibility, or an 80GB with software compatibility (which, I've heard, is glitchy).

So, I started thinking... I can get a 40GB PS3 as well as a PS2 for about $30 more than the 80GB. That would give me my Blu Ray, PS3 games, and full PS2/1 compatilbility. I'm thinking I'll go this route... the big question I have is, is there any glaring problem with this concept I'm missing? (Most importantly, am I missing any "crucial" features from the 80GB, other than the loss of disk space?)

I'd appreciate any thoughts on this concept. Thanks in advance!

spawn135 said:

Check as many stores as possible for the 60GB version. I got mine in a video rental store just last month. Check stores that DON'T normally sell techs because they will definitely be sold out of the 60GB. Check smaller stores.

If no 60GB, I'd get the 80GB version and check the PS2/PS1 compatibility list:
http://www.ps3comp.com/view.asp

It doesn't make sense to have an actual PS2. It takes up space.

Just my 2 cents.

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Well, I looked around all evening, and managed to find a 60GB PS3 at an applicance store! =D Thanks for the suggestion; the obscure store idea worked out well!

It's (for the most part) my first experience with a PlayStation of any form... loving it!

2nyRiggz said:

I recommend you download Everyday shooter and get a copy of warhawk right away....these games aregreat fun for hours on end.

Enjoy your PS3 and don't allow people to sway your decision.



Bless

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Thanks for the suggestions =)

I ended up buying Ratchet & Clank with the system, and that's kept me occupied... between that and Super Mario Galaxy on my Wii, I've got a fun weekend ahead ;-)