Should I trade my 60gb in for 40gb PS3?

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#1 Vasichko
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I have the 60gb with the Emotion chip, but Ive put a 100gb HD in it.

Im thinking of trading my up for a 40gb because of its slightly smaller form. I dont play PS2 games on mine, so the BC isnt an issue.

Should I do this or is it just stupid of me?

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#2 Needles-Kane
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No offense, but it would be beyond stupid.
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#3 Beejy
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I have the 60gb with the Emotion chip, but Ive put a 100gb HD in it.

Im thinking of trading my up for a 40gb because of its slightly smaller form. I dont play PS2 games on mine, so the BC isnt an issue.

Should I do this or is it just stupid of me?

Vasichko

In the name of everything that is holy, why would you do such a thing? :o

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#4 MKLOL
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I have the 60gb with the Emotion chip, but Ive put a 100gb HD in it.

Im thinking of trading my up for a 40gb because of its slightly smaller form. I dont play PS2 games on mine, so the BC isnt an issue.

Should I do this or is it just stupid of me?

Vasichko
Don't do it ! Is 40gb version smaller? I didn't knew! :d
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#5 JKnaperek
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Yeah...that would be stupid of you..sorry.
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#6 CellAnimation
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Are you sure the 40 GB model is smaller? My sister and a few guys at work have them and other than the missing ports, and matte gray instead of silver trim they look the same to me. If I was you I'd keep the 60 GB, it seems that a few 40 GB models are having issues reading optical media. A guy I work with had to send his back to get replaced, and you see it all the time on these forums.
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#7 donnygorgas
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No offense, but it would be beyond stupid.Needles-Kane

Yeah no offence but I'd have to agree. Are you saying there's no chance of you playing a PS2 game? I still play a ton of PS2 games myself and there are still some good games coming out for it. You'll also have less usb ports and no card readers.

Oh well to each his own. Go get the 40 if you really want it.

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#8 Sk8teOrDi3
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thats almost as bad as you trading it in for a 360 .. :roll:
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#9 nyc05
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I'm sorry, but as you asked in the closing line of your topic, I have to say this is plain stupid. There is not one, not one single benefit of trading in your 60gb PS3 (overall best SKU made) for a 40gb PS3.

To my knowledge, the 40gb is not smaller at all. I don't have one, so I can't verify, but I'ver never heard of it being smaller. Still, even if it was, it would be minuscule, and wouldn't benefit you at all.

Don't sell your 60gb for a 40gb, unless you're bored and you wish to partake in an adventure of stupidity that culminates with you coming home with less then you had before, surely making you feel stupid in the end.

Not that you're stupid, but you asked if doing this would be stupid of you.

Just answering the question.;)

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#10 almahdi08
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S**t i'll trade you. seriously.
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#11 tomokosasaki
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i have a 40. and its not smaller. the only thing smaller is the harddrive!
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#12 Superstrokey
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i wouldnt do it... i wish i had BC on my 40 gig
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#13 AfgZeroVirus
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No offense and im not saying your stupid or anything of the sort, but this has to be one of the most stupid topic i have read here on gamespot. But no dont trade in your 60gig sku for the 40.
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#14 MassiveKaos
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PM me and we can exchange my 40gb for your 60gb. Ill take out my hardrive and you can take out yours so we have all our files.
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#15 almahdi08
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PM me and we can exchange my 40gb for your 60gb. Ill take out my hardrive and you can take out yours so we have all our files.
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HEY! i called it first.

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#16 FroMZeRo2HeRO
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:| :lol: :| Are you serious! Is this topic for real?! You would be validated as "insane" for doing such a thing.
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#17 P08C
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wow! you are a ctrazy person....i've got a 60 and it is one of the best purchases i have made in the past few years. if i were in the position for looking for a ps3 right now because i didn't have one i would definitely wait till something better than the 40 was out because i really really like the BC feature
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#18 Hawkman21
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yea...dont think abt doing this...very bad deal
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#19 --MAV3R1CK--
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Don't do it. Its a lot more valuble your 60gb really is.
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#20 jimm895
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I have a 60 and there is no way anyone could talk me out of it, I have had a couple of people lately in the neighborhood try and offer me a lot more than I paid for it. So that would really be the dumbest thing anyone could do.
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#21 GreenGoblin2099
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Ok, first a topic about a guy selling his PS3 for 1 million Mesos and now this???

No offense TC, but as nyc said: "you asked for it in your closing line".

Is youth THAT stupid nowadays??? I couldn't believe that other topic, but now I'm starting to.

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#22 sizzlingdviper
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I have the 60gb with the Emotion chip, but Ive put a 100gb HD in it.

Im thinking of trading my up for a 40gb because of its slightly smaller form. I dont play PS2 games on mine, so the BC isnt an issue.

Should I do this or is it just stupid of me?

Vasichko
The 40Gb consoles size isn't any smaller on outside?-What you talking about? You'd be just plain daft to downgrade from your 60Gb with 100Gb HD for a bog standard 40Gb.
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#23 Elann2008
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I have the 60gb with the Emotion chip, but Ive put a 100gb HD in it.

Im thinking of trading my up for a 40gb because of its slightly smaller form. I dont play PS2 games on mine, so the BC isnt an issue.

Should I do this or is it just stupid of me?

Vasichko

All I have to ask is WHY?! So you're giving up 120gb and Emotion chip, PLUS BC. I dont get it..:| I didnt even know there was a size difference? And how much of a size difference could it be that would make you lose your mind to do such a thing? It's like me saying the Xbox 360 Elite looks to FAT, oh, let me get the slimmer arcade version instead. Who cares?!

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#24 emeritus
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Sure, you could trade it.

Enjoy your inferior model.

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#25 1337h4xx0rz
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60gb is definitely the best way to go. If you actually are bent on getting something other than your 60 (I have absolutely no idea why) the only option you should ever take would be the 80gb.
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#26 Vasichko
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LOL. I guess I wont then. I couldve sworn that the 40gb was smaller....

LOL. I didnt know the 60gb was such a hot item???

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#27 Vasichko
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LOL. Im not a young guy. Im a 25 year old college grad currently working on my Graduate. LOL. I guess it doesnt mean crap if your formally educated. LOL.

Ok, first a topic about a guy selling his PS3 for 1 million Mesos and now this???

No offense TC, but as nyc said: "you asked for it in your closing line".

Is youth THAT stupid nowadays??? I couldn't believe that other topic, but now I'm starting to.

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#28 teh_nub
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[QUOTE="Needles-Kane"]No offense, but it would be beyond stupid.donnygorgas

Yeah no offence but I'd have to agree. Are you saying there's no chance of you playing a PS2 game? I still play a ton of PS2 games myself and there are still some good games coming out for it. You'll also have less usb ports and no card readers.

Oh well to each his own. Go get the 40 if you really want it.

true...but u can get USB hubs and USB media memory card readers

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#29 ddashboy242
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i have a 40. and its not smaller. the only thing smaller is the harddrive!tomokosasaki
Lol:D I 2nd that!! That trade is Xtra Stoopid
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#30 ddashboy242
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I dont own a 40GB tho:(owned a 80GB:)but sadly it died(soda) this month:(But hey I got patience (JUNE 12th, 2008 Baby!!:)
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#31 catfishmoon23
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The 40GB isn't smaller than the 60GB.

Now if you need money, you could sell your 60GB on ebay for $500-$600 and then buy a 40GB for $399 and reap the benefit of more money. Seeing as BC doesn't matter to you and you already have a 100GB HDD, seems to be your best bet if you need money.

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#32 WhyuStillAlive
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Don't! 60GB are hard to get now, they have the least problems. 40GB hasn't been out long and they have higher failure rate... I think.

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#33 catfishmoon23
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Don't! 60GB are hard to get now, they have the least problems. 40GB hasn't been out long and they have higher failure rate... I think.

WhyuStillAlive

I think you're wrong.

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#34 WhyuStillAlive
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[QUOTE="WhyuStillAlive"]

Don't! 60GB are hard to get now, they have the least problems. 40GB hasn't been out long and they have higher failure rate... I think.

catfishmoon23

Well I wouldn't know I got a launch ps3 for $400 and it's still running.

I think you're wrong.

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#35 redskins2156
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Please Please, don't do it.

I have the 60gb with the Emotion chip, but Ive put a 100gb HD in it.

Im thinking of trading my up for a 40gb because of its slightly smaller form. I dont play PS2 games on mine, so the BC isnt an issue.

Should I do this or is it just stupid of me?

Vasichko
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#36 WhyuStillAlive
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you can get a used PS3 40GB with a game and blu ray for under $399 on ebay.
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#37 teh_nub
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Don't! 60GB are hard to get now, they have the least problems. 40GB hasn't been out long and they have higher failure rate... I think.

WhyuStillAlive

Thats just a ridiculous comment

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#38 catfishmoon23
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[QUOTE="catfishmoon23"][QUOTE="WhyuStillAlive"]

Don't! 60GB are hard to get now, they have the least problems. 40GB hasn't been out long and they have higher failure rate... I think.

WhyuStillAlive

I think you're wrong.

Well I wouldn't know I got a launch ps3 for $400 and it's still running.

Yeah, I understand, but please don't make false claims like that.
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#39 WhyuStillAlive
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[QUOTE="WhyuStillAlive"][QUOTE="catfishmoon23"][QUOTE="WhyuStillAlive"]

Don't! 60GB are hard to get now, they have the least problems. 40GB hasn't been out long and they have higher failure rate... I think.

catfishmoon23

I think you're wrong.

Well I wouldn't know I got a launch ps3 for $400 and it's still running.

Yeah, I understand, but please don't make false claims like that.

I guess it's not failure rate. I said that because I check ebay and alot of the auction sell them As is, but it might be because of the lack of BC and they just want to get rid of it.
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#40 worthyofnote
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It would be an epic failure if you traded in your 60gb for a 40.
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#41 dalscowboys22
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I have the 60gb with the Emotion chip, but Ive put a 100gb HD in it.

Im thinking of trading my up for a 40gb because of its slightly smaller form. I dont play PS2 games on mine, so the BC isnt an issue.

Should I do this or is it just stupid of me?

Vasichko
why would you care if it would be "slightly smaller" ? thats not really a big deal is it?
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#43 PonyPS3
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Ive got the 60 with BC (which I never use) ... I would probably consider trading it, as I have a 160 GB HDD too, for cash and another version... but I wouldnt want any of the versions with less USB/Media readers...maybe i should look into this
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#44 sanluisfinest
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Don't do it !

Keep the 60gb.

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#45 oliverporter3
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by the time you sell your 60GB you will have lost out on so much money that downgrading would be pointless. Forgot downgrading there is no point atm due to the costs that both consoles are going for (have just bought a 40GB myself recently so am keen to the newer prices)
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#46 bigblunt537
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i was seriously thinking about trading my 60 gb ps3 and getting a white ps3 from playasia but im scared :'(