View Full Version : Can someone tell me how to tell the difference between all of the PS3's
HELLAWAITS
12-25-2008, 07:27 AM
I'm trying to get a PS3 (like at a PawnShop 'cause they got LayAway) so I want to get me a 60 GB 'cause it's Backwards compatible , right? OK so far so good ... the thing is everytime I go to check on them PS3's I gotta ask someone there "what's the size of the HD on that one ? and what about the others?? " you got the idea , so I want to know how to be able to know just by looking at them , got it?? can someone help me? please , Thanks
neverletthem
12-25-2008, 07:40 AM
The only true way to tell without looking at the hard drive is looking at the model number, 60 GBs sport a CECHAxx model code, old 80 GB sport a CECHExx model code. I'm not sure if you can check the code without the box, though. The only main difference is the 60 Gb and old 80s have 4 USB ports, new 80s have two. But, you really can't tell the difference besides that.
HELLAWAITS
12-25-2008, 08:30 AM
Thanks for the info , it helps a lot.
Wich one got the mem card reader (it has like four slots for sd cards, produo , and some others)
Dolemite1
12-25-2008, 08:42 AM
Units with Wifi : 60gb, 80gb(all), 40gb
Units with mem card reader : 60gb, old 80gb
Units with 4 usb : 60gb, 20gb, and old 80gb
PS2 compatability : 60gb (full), 20gb(full), old 80gb(mostly)
PS1 compatability : ALL
I currently have a 20 gb I stood in the rain for on launch night/day and a new 80gb one. Don't ask why i have 2.
bsesb2003
12-25-2008, 12:36 PM
Units with Wifi : 60gb, 80gb(all), 40gb
Units with mem card reader : 60gb, old 80gb
Units with 4 usb : 60gb, 20gb, and old 80gb
PS2 compatability : 60gb (full), 20gb(full), old 80gb(mostly)
PS1 compatability : ALL
I currently have a 20 gb I stood in the rain for on launch night/day and a new 80gb one. Don't ask why i have 2.
I was aware of the differences in PS2 compatability, but never knew all were PS1 compatable, interesting.
ninja dog
12-25-2008, 12:57 PM
would take more diagrams and taxonomical inquiry than I'm willing to go through at the moment.
david12795
12-25-2008, 01:00 PM
This helps
http://i43.tinypic.com/mcu72p.jpg
HELLAWAITS
12-26-2008, 01:30 AM
Thanks for the info david12795 (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/member.php?u=56171)
That chart is really useful , Thanks everyone.
H.Cornerstone
12-26-2008, 02:25 AM
This helps
http://i43.tinypic.com/mcu72p.jpg
GO GO WIKIPEDIA!!!!!!
evanft
12-26-2008, 03:57 AM
Google and Wikipedia are very hard to use.
Thomas96
12-27-2008, 08:36 PM
The 60gb model, (or the 40gb) models have Super Audio CD capability, on the top of the PS3, you can see if it has Super Audio CD capability - Outside of the original 60gb and 40gb systems, that feature was taken out.
UPDATE: I stand corrected, the 40gb does not have Super Audio CD, only the 80gb model and the original 60gb models.
found a chart here, that can help you... print it and take with you while you're shopping.
http://www.ps3sacd.com/faq.html#_Toc180147564
snakelda
12-27-2008, 09:00 PM
I think the 60GB had a chrome strip.
The 60gb model, (or the 40gb) models have Super Audio CD capability, on the top of the PS3, you can see if it has Super Audio CD capability - Outside of the original 60gb and 40gb systems, that feature was taken out.
UPDATE: I stand corrected, the 40gb does not have Super Audio CD, only the 80gb model and the original 60gb models.
found a chart here, that can help you... print it and take with you while you're shopping.
http://www.ps3sacd.com/faq.html#_Toc180147564
The 20GB also has SACD support.