do people actually use the full capacity of their ps3?

hi,

i want to get a 40gb ps3. i knw it has 2 usb instead of two, but do ppl relly use all of thier usb ports and full 60gb and memory card readers and play ps2 games on the 80/60gb ps3( depending on where you live)? personally,im not too bothered with 40gb losing backwards compatilibity because why would you want to play ps2 games when you have ps3? its just a backwards step and makes you think why u would buy a ps3 in the first place then.

is it necessary to get the 60gb ps3 to gain the full beneifts?

Thanks.

i have only played re4 on my ps3 60 gig cos i missed it, i wouldve gotten a 40 gig if i waited. i dont use all the space and the extra crud. and when you look at it like this: (AUST PRICES)

ps3 60 gig $999

ps3 40 gig $699+

ps2 console $99 $898

your saving about $200 bucks on buying them seprate.

and thats not including all the sales they have on the 40 gig! goes down to $650 sometimes!

hi,

i want to get a 40gb ps3. i knw it has 2 usb instead of two, but do ppl relly use all of thier usb ports and full 60gb and memory card readers and play ps2 games on the 80/60gb ps3( depending on where you live)? personally,im not too bothered with 40gb losing backwards compatilibity because why would you want to play ps2 games when you have ps3? its just a backwards step and makes you think why u would buy a ps3 in the first place then.

is it necessary to get the 60gb ps3 to gain the full beneifts?

Thanks.

safdar05

i actually use all four usb ports almost all my 60 gigs and switch back and forth between ps3 and ps2 games also i use the media card reader to transfer pics i take right onto my ps3. if your having fun then yoru getting hte full benefit of your ps3.

how else can u transfer pictures and music onto your ps3 if you dont hvae memory card readers?safdar05

just use data stickes that work with a usb. They are really cheap.

I only use 2 usb ports at a time. I charge one controller at a time so I always have one working.

[QUOTE="safdar05"]how else can u transfer pictures and music onto your ps3 if you dont hvae memory card readers?NinjaMunkey01

just use data stickes that work with a usb. They are really cheap.

I only use 2 usb ports at a time. I charge one controller at a time so I always have one working.

stream? wat does tha mean? send by bluetooth?safdar05

yeh thats true, but i dont relly think itll apply to me for two reaons:

1) i dont relly play those sort of games e.g. rockband, eyetoy( used to not anymore)

2) even if i do somehow happen to require extra usb ports, theres a usb hub you can buy very cheaply, which will allow you to expand the no. of avalable usb ports, though the chances of me needing this are very slim.

so, overall, i think ill manage wth two usb ports, dont need backwards compatibilty as ill still have my ps2 in another room, will be able to send files to my ps3 once i know how to, and will not require extra hd space anytime soon. even if i do ill probably just buy an external hard drive:)

I have a 60 gig and I use the meroy cards for my camera, 2 usb ports for charging my controller, another for my PSEye and the last one for the external drive or USB drive.

I play MGS1-3, Parasite eve, FF7-12 as well as my 27 PS3 games with my 25 blu-ray movies. Also use remote play with my PSP.

In short yes people do use the system to its full

I have a 60 gig and I use the meroy cards for my camera, 2 usb ports for charging my controller, another for my PSEye and the last one for the external drive or USB drive.

I play MGS1-3, Parasite eve, FF7-12 as well as my 27 PS3 games with my 25 blu-ray movies. Also use remote play with my PSP.

In short yes people do use the system to its full

hiryu3

lol, i agree with the person who said these people have way too much gaming time. 60gb is not even available in the uk and even wen it is, it is at inflated prices. ill be happy with 2 usb ports, ll charge 1 controller nd play with 1. plus this person say he has 27 games nd 25 movies! im never gonaget that many, so no wonder he/she needs so much ports. im not going to do remote play( at least i cant see myself dng that) and i may get an external hard drive in the future. if i need to get a usb hub, then ill do so. its much better than to spend so much more money on a 60gb ps3.

i just think that the 40gb model seems inferior and the rubbish cheapy model. does anyone else think like this when they are thinking of buying a ps3?

60 gig here. I rarely ever use the backward compatability unless Im using the remote play to play ps1 games on the psp. I always have a new game playing for the ps3, but it has been alittle dead on that front. But as using the ps3 full capacity I think by using

Remote play

Watch Blu Rays

Play games

And I always use the web browser to watch things on youtube, looks great on a 56in tv

That is a wide range of stuff to do!!!!

The only features I really don't use on my 60gb are photo storage an online gaming. Never been a big online gaming fan. It's pretty much replaced my CD/DVD player. My local video store finally has Blu-ray in. Got music and TV shows stored on it. Linux is installed on a partition. Since I didn't have a PS2, I love the BC on it since I can play all the great games I missed. I would have had trouble justifying the price of it if I didn't use those features.

i just think that the 40gb model seems the rubbish cheapy model. does anyone else think like this when they are thinking of buying a ps3?

i just think that the 40gb model seems the rubbish cheapy model. does anyone else think like this when they are thinking of buying a ps3?

i just think that the 40gb model seems the rubbish cheapy model. does anyone else think like this when they are thinking of buying a ps3?

i just think that the 40gb model seems the rubbish cheapy model. does anyone else think like this when they are thinking of buying a ps3?

wen ppl were thining of buying the ps3 did n e of u guys think that the 40gb model is the cheapy rubbish model? or did none of u think like that? coz thats kinda how i am thinking at he moment.safdar05

If I was buying a ps3 now, I would probably stay clear of it. But I got the 20gig, which is all I'd need. Now you can't install a whole lot on the 20gig, maybe 3 games at a time, but it has all the essentials. Thing is, if you ever decide to get an hdtv, ps2/ps1 games look that much better if you decide to play them.

But I use my ps3 to most of its capacity. Play ps3 games, watch dvd/blu-ray movies, play ps2/ps1 games, and occassionally use remote play and streaming. I suppose the only thing I barely ever use, is its internet browser. Sure, its gotten better over time, but its still not my favorite thing in the world.

You ask me? I say just go for the 60/80gig. Which ever you can find. They're both future proof. So say a good ps2 game catches your mind, and you want to go back to play it. You have a system that'll play it right then. 80gig-500$ usd. Or 400$usd with 120$usd if you decide to play ps2 games. Over time, your hard drive space will fill up quickly, and you'll have to delete some stuff from time to time. Not so much with the 80gig.

i just think that the 40gb model seems the rubbish cheapy model. does anyone else think like this when they are thinking of buying a ps3?

i just think that the 40gb model seems the rubbish cheapy model. does anyone else think like this when they are thinking of buying a ps3?

i just think that the 40gb model seems the rubbish cheapy model. does anyone else think like this when they are thinking of buying a ps3?

i just think that the 40gb model seems the rubbish cheapy model. does anyone else think like this when they are thinking of buying a ps3?

safdar05

how annoying are you?

I understand your point on the 40gb PS3. I have an 80gb PS3 and enjoy the backwards compatibility! Whenever i get bored or are just in the mood to play one of those great adventure or shooting games I loved when i was little... I have that conveinance. Personally, i think the 4 USB's are almost a must have on the PS3. I'm constantly charging all my controls since my friends are all over at my house playing my PS3 instead of their 360's. Also think about whether or not your considering a bundle like Rock Band... Your going to need all 4 USB's to play with friends!

Just do what you want... and will all be happy to welcome you to the Sony family!

to be honest, i could cut down, but yes im using everything it gives me, all 4 usb, i have linux installed, music is streamed from my computer because i dont have room for it and linux..., downloadable games,save files, random linux games and demos that are multiplayer sucha s timeshift and lost planet.

but like i said, i could cut down to 40 gig easy if i wanted to, i jsut dont

I stream music, but dont really hear it. I dont know how to stream video. I dont have an HDTV. Tlahui

winamp. you can stream anything on your computer to your ps3. it even has some bonus's that ill leave to suprise you

[QUOTE="safdar05"]stream? wat does tha mean? send by bluetooth?poomonger613

i use orb
and i love it... i can access my full itunes library, and movies from my computer using my ps3...
all you have to do is set up an account, download the program, turn it on, and your ps3 will recognize the program and allow you to access whatever you have permitted

this really comes in handy when i'm at school... just bring my psp, and within using remote play, i can basically access my computer, through my ps3 via remote play, when i'm just chillin in between courses:D
keeps the boredom level way down

absolutely not but i think that is the point, so we dont tax our systems and it would be slow

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I've got the 40 Gig and I'm pretty happy with. I've got a computer to store all my music and photos and stuff like that on. If I need more then two USB ports I'll get a USB hub. If I need a larger Hard drive, I'll go out and get one. If I want to play PS2 games, I'll fire up my ps2. I'm pretty happy with my decision.cloud_strife007

yeah, i totally agree with u on that one. ill do the exact same and get the 40 gb model, since thats the only model out here n e ways i dont have n e choice.

I play both my PS2 and PS3 games on 1080P (or whatever the ps2 games get scalled upto), only used the blu-ray a few times so far (wanting to get planert earth soon though)

used both the SD and MSD card readers for photos (slideshow/backrounds etc)

usb 1 for charging a controller, usb 2 for my singstar mic, usb 3 for the ps eye and a spare usb 4 (but have used it to plug in a camera once or twice)

also used remote play a few times but still ironing out a few kinks with that one...anything else i can do with it?