Thinking of getting a PS3... but....

Hey guys/girls,

I've recently pondered on purchasing a PS3, but a few things are kinda confusing me. Before I start, I wanna let you know that I'm a n00bzor when it comes to consoles.

That being said, my first question is, do they still sell PS3s with PS2 Backwards Compatibility? I've missed out on so many PS2 games that I wanna try.

Second question is, if I'm getting a PS3 I wanna get a new TV, not playing on my old giant assed tv... So I'll be getting a new LCD or LED or Plasma or w/e, I don't know the difference between these, that can do 720p/1080p depending on the answers I get. I was wodnering, are all games for the PS3 1080p? or some are 720p and if i play on a 1080p tv it will become all blurry? If so, would it better to get a 720p tv then instead?

Please enlighten me :C

Much appreciated.

they do still sell ps3s with ps2 backwards compatability but at this point only on ebay or used in some indie game store. the older models with ps2 support have been discontinued, but if you look for them youll find them, but your looking at spending a little bit more for those models. 720p and 1080p have about as much a difference as coca cola and pepsi. barely noticeable, so stick with the 720p, if you really want 1080p then get a 52 inch screen so you could at least barely notice it. but it really isnt worth itDangerHiVoltage

Good response, I wouldn't worry too much which HDTV you purchase, saving money should be top priority since the difference is little to justify it. I have seen good Toshiba, LG and Panasonic HDTV's still on sale for 300-400$ for 32'', 37'' sizes. Shop around.

If you have Future Shop by any chance near you, there is 160GB PS3 promotion going on now: you get the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots with Assassins Creed 2 and Gran Turismo 5 included.

They don't sell backwards compatible PS3 models officially anymore. But I am sure you could find one somewhere, like Ebay or maybe Amazon.

I am no expert when it comes to TVs and the resolutions, but I have done some research. Just about everything base resolution for PS3 is 720p it seems. I don't know if 1080p iscompletely necessary given that fact and that it is a good deal more expensive to get. Also, if you are going to watch HD channels on this TV, I believe their signalis in 720p (I have read this, not sure if accurate).

As for Plasma, LCD, LED...through my own research I have decided to go with Plasma.The problems of the past have apparently beenfixed (like burn in images and short lifespan), so it does seem like the best kind of TV. Itshows colors the bestand also showsfast motion the most efficiently. Having done a few searches on Amazon, they are also seem to be the cheapest (I found a few 42 inch 720p under $500).However, you have to consider where you are going to play. If it is in a very well lit room, then Plasma may not be the best for you since the screen is glass and willhave tons of glare.

Well, I'll probably be somewhere within 10 to 12 feet away, depends how i rearrange the coaches... basement isn't too big :Ctrastamad03

Get the tape measure out then and whatever fits is what you get. I would say 50-60" Plasma if your budget allows, oh and of course 1080P.

Well looks like most of its been covered.

I agree that there's no point in getting a BC PS3, you can pick up a used PS2 from GameStop or even a pawn shop for dirt cheap and then get a set of component cables for it and your set for any PS2 title. As for 720p vs 1080p, it is true that you won't really see a difference on a television less than 50" or so when up-scaling video games, but you will however notice a substantial difference when viewing Blu-Ray movies as they are True 1080p, more pixels = cleaner picture.

That being said, If you do decide to go with a 1080p set try to get at least a 40", I have a 42" LG and am 100% satisfied with the picture quality and I would highly recommended their electronics to anyone. I feel my imagine quality is better than a friends 72" (no joke) Samsung which is a 1080p set as well.

i have played ps3 games on 1080p and 720p tv settings, and even though they say its not a big difference i still see a difference, the 720p is a but blurry compared to the 1080p tv's, and its 2011 you migth as well get a 1080p tv, they arent that much $ anymore you can find a nice 37 inch for cheap.

its kind of hard to find a 80 gig ps3 with b/c. you can just buy a ps3 slim, and a used ps2 for $40.

i have played ps3 games on 1080p and 720p tv settings, and even though they say its not a big difference i still see a difference, the 720p is a but blurry compared to the 1080p tv's, and its 2011 you migth as well get a 1080p tv, they arent that much $ anymore you can find a nice 37 inch for cheap.

its kind of hard to find a 80 gig ps3 with b/c. you can just buy a ps3 slim, and a used ps2 for $40.

right4dead

PS2 are cheap nowadays.