Are 20GB ps3's bad?

hello

360 owner here. I'm selling off the wii and I'm thinking about getting a ps3 (I want a blu ray player and why not get one that plays awesome games)

I want to find a 20gb because I'd assume they would be cheap. I don't care about storage spaace because I could get a laptop harddrive for cheap.

are thier any disadvantages to the system since it was the cheap model back when it was new (is thier HDMI and all that good stuff? wireless? ps2/ps1 playback)

thanks

It has everything except the chrome trim and Wifi

They are pretty rare, so you will have a hard time finding one

i wouldnt advise buying earlier models as they are mainly the only ps3's having troubles. they rushed the early build for reasons now known

i wouldnt advise buying earlier models as they are mainly the only ps3's having troubles. they rushed the early build for reasons now known

guynamedyeah

Rushed? The PS3 was delayed in North America and twice in Europe

It has everything except the chrome trim and Wifi

They are pretty rare, so you will have a hard time finding one

thelastguy

Everything except chrome trim and Wifi? So you mean it has ps2 compatability?

I have a 20 gig and it can't play PS2 games

hmm no wifi I'll try to find a cheap 40GB after e3

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It has everything except the chrome trim and Wifi

They are pretty rare, so you will have a hard time finding one

araksik

Everything except chrome trim and Wifi? So you mean it has ps2 compatability?

I have a 20 gig and it can't play PS2 games

I am pretty sure every 20GB had an Emotion Engine inside...

hello

360 owner here. I'm selling off the wii and I'm thinking about getting a ps3 (I want a blu ray player and why not get one that plays awesome games)

I want to find a 20gb because I'd assume they would be cheap. I don't care about storage spaace because I could get a laptop harddrive for cheap.

are thier any disadvantages to the system since it was the cheap model back when it was new (is thier HDMI and all that good stuff? wireless? ps2/ps1 playback)

thanks

lawlnametaken

go for the 20! excelent console, i have the first 20gb japanese model and a white 40gb.

the 20gb seems to be build with more technology, its like if the first model is built with more quality. also have more air vents, cause the the gpu is still at 90mm, new models use less energy as well.

Actually I think the 20 GB's are more expensive due to backwards compatability.

I found one for 299 online (a classified adds kinda site so its near my area)

I doubt I'll get it though because I'd like to wait til after e3 or maybe in the summer

I can't wait to try mgs though (1-4)

I have a 20GB model (upgraded the hard drive a long time ago, of course). It still works fine, and it's great to have full PS2-compatibility. The only thing that's missing is wifi... but ethernet is more reliable anyway, so whatever.

your best bet is a no BC 40 or 60, cheapest thing you'll find, then plug in a terabyte of external.

i would recommend the MGS 4 80gig bundle if you cant find it, it has full backwards compatibility and theres the uncharted 120gig bundle but i dont think it has any backwards compatibility thats about 500 bucks and the mgs one is i think $400

If you plan to play fewer single player games, then it's great. Although be warned - - it may break down :|

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[QUOTE="thelastguy"]

It has everything except the chrome trim and Wifi

They are pretty rare, so you will have a hard time finding one

thelastguy

Everything except chrome trim and Wifi? So you mean it has ps2 compatability?

I have a 20 gig and it can't play PS2 games

I am pretty sure every 20GB had an Emotion Engine inside...

Well, my 20gb didn't ;O

How much are the original 60G going for on Ebay these days?

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[QUOTE="araksik"]

Everything except chrome trim and Wifi? So you mean it has ps2 compatability?

I have a 20 gig and it can't play PS2 games

araksik

I am pretty sure every 20GB had an Emotion Engine inside...

Well, my 20gb didn't ;O

i have a 20gb ps3 and it works fine. i just need to upgrade my hard drive. backwards ps2 games is great. however having no wifi, or memory outlets kinda sucks.

Araksik, all of the North American 20 GB PS3s have the emotion engine chipset in it- sounds like you have a bit of technical trouble there.

To the TC, if the backward compatibility is one of your main concerns, definitely look for the 20 GB or the original 60 GB.

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[QUOTE="thelastguy"]

I am pretty sure every 20GB had an Emotion Engine inside...

raven_squad

Well, my 20gb didn't ;O

Hehe:P Though I rather have PS2 compatability than being that special one;P

It just has less space available.

yes but is better than a xbot:evil:360 elite...LOL:twisted::lol::lol::lol:

It just has less space available.

M0wen10

I hate wireless so its ok.