ps3 60gb original or ps3 slim 120 Which should I keep and why?

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ps3 60gb original or ps3 slim 120 Which should I keep and why?

I was going to give one on my ps3's to my brothers kids... Which one should I give them? Keep in mind, 80% of my ps3 use is bluray movies..

here is what I am thinking:
1: The size of the HDD. is not a big deal to me as that can be easily changed..
2: size of the ps3. Not a big deal to me. I like that larger one as it has an on/off switch.
3: power usage. Not a big deal to me. Fat ps3 uses more power, but its bluray player supposedly spins faster..
4: audio. I thnk I read the ps3 slim has upgraded audio. Whats the difference? I have a yamaha 7.1 reciever. Will I notice the audio difference(Its connected through hdmi and 1080p)?
5: backwards compatibility. Not a big deal to me as I have my ps2 sill. Plus I don't play any ps2 games anyways..

Am I missing something?

I am also thinking if they were to lose or break the ps3 60gb, It can't easily be replaced.. The slim is current model and easily replaceable..
 
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I have never heard of the slim having upgraded audio... I do believe that new audio options were released with the latest FW upgrade... as I recently updated my PS3 I noticed new options in the audio settings.

I do know that the 60GB PS3 has a different laser model than the newer slims... whether it's better or not I can't say, (but personally I think everything in th original 60GB is higher quality)


If you ever plan to play any PS2 games (since they are so inexpensive now) you will want the "fat" 60GB.

I would give them the slim! :)
 
I don't understand why everyone wants the backward compatible PS3s and why they bring in so much cash. Is there any real advantage over using an actual PS2 other than not having to have two different system hooked up? Unless it upscales PS2 game in some way so that they DON'T look like ass on my 1080p LCD TV, then I don't see the point. I'd rather keep my old launch PS2 hooked up to my CRT via component where it still looks nice.

To each their own, I suppose, but I don't don't get it. Please enlighten me if I'm unaware of some magic that the old PS3s have or something.

Isn't it just easier (and cheaper) to go get a slim PS2 for your PS2 needs?
 
i would expect the old ps3 to have less life left in it and have the highest failure rate, so give em that one
 
I don't understand why everyone wants the backward compatible PS3s and why they bring in so much cash. Is there any real advantage over using an actual PS2 other than not having to have two different system hooked up? Unless it upscales PS2 game in some way so that they DON'T look like ass on my 1080p LCD TV, then I don't see the point. I'd rather keep my old launch PS2 hooked up to my CRT via component where it still looks nice.

To each their own, I suppose, but I don't don't get it. Please enlighten me if I'm unaware of some magic that the old PS3s have or something.

Isn't it just easier (and cheaper) to go get a slim PS2 for your PS2 needs?

I'll answer these questions:

1) Yes it does upscale PS2 games (some more than others) Looks much better on my 1080p LCD.

2) All the other inputs on my TV are taken by: Cable Box, Wii, VHS Copy machine -- having PS1/2/3 all in one console IS quite handy.

3) Being able to have multiple user profiles for PS2 games that don't natively support multiple saves is very nice.

4) PS2 games that before required the very rare PS2 ethernet adapter to play online now can use PS3 wi-fi (example Burnout 3) and there are still people online!
 
I'll answer these questions:

1) Yes it does upscale PS2 games (some more than others) Looks much better on my 1080p LCD.

2) All the other inputs on my TV are taken by: Cable Box, Wii, VHS Copy machine -- having PS1/2/3 all in one console IS quite handy.

3) Being able to have multiple user profiles for PS2 games that don't natively support multiple saves is very nice.

4) PS2 games that before required the very rare PS2 ethernet adapter to play online now can use PS3 wi-fi (example Burnout 3) and there are still people online!

Thanks - All but 2 are good reasons. 2 is pointless for me because I've always used switch boxes for Composite and (to a lesser extent) Component inputs. I'd be interested in the upscaling - does anyone know of any comparison shots online somewhere?

3 and 4 are good reasons for sure, but would get very little use here. I guess for me, 1 would be the only one I'd really care about, and that doesn't make it worthwhile for me personally.

Thanks for spreading the info, though, I'd wager a lot of people after these older systems don't even know about those advantages.
 
Thanks - All but 2 are good reasons. 2 is pointless for me because I've always used switch boxes for Composite and (to a lesser extent) Component inputs. I'd be interested in the upscaling - does anyone know of any comparison shots online somewhere?

3 and 4 are good reasons for sure, but would get very little use here. I guess for me, 1 would be the only one I'd really care about, and that doesn't make it worthwhile for me personally.

Thanks for spreading the info, though, I'd wager a lot of people after these older systems don't even know about those advantages.

Yes, and again I was posting my own reasons for how it helps, obviously not everyone will have the same reasons as me...I've personally had bad experiences with the switch boxes. :p

Also, here's a quick comparison of the PS3 upscaling resident evil: http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/a...-3-upscaling-comparison-20070601071834071.jpg
 
thanks for the replies.

I think it was lossless audio. But if it was a firmware upgrade to the old ps3, that would be great!

I transfered the games from the slim to my older unit. I am going to let them have the slim..
 
I am going to let them have the slim..

I didn't get in to help sway the decision but excellent choice. I had a 60GB, 80GB (not backwards compatible), and a 120GB and I chose to keep my 60GB. I am so happy I did.

Also, to explain to those who are thinking "Why did you have 3???" I was getting them for family members with the homie hook-up. I originally had the 80GB and when the first family member was interested in getting one I decided to upgrade my system to the 60GB and let him buy the 80GB with all my downloaded games on it. Then a second family member wanted one and I found a 120GB system for an excellent price. Both of the systems I bought were bundles and the family members only needed the systems. I played the games they came with then sold all the extra stuff I didn't want and re-couped my cost. My 60GB ended up costing me $50 and I have a headset, 4 controllers, and the wireless keypad that is all included. Very nice. The fanily members either did some work for me and gt the system as compensation or payed like $150 for the system with $125 worth of downloaded games on them. Good deals all around. That's why I love my job.
 
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