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http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/rele...f/060509ae.pdf

499.99 version:

- No built-in Wi-fi
- No HDMI port
- No Memory Stick slot
- No SD card slot
- No Compact Flash slot
- 20GB hard drive

599.99 version:

- Includes everything including HDMI port, built-in Wi-Fi, 60GB hard drive, etc.

Props to OP from GameFAQs.

Ok, that makes much more sense than an additional 40GB for $100.

Wow, they really nerfed the less expensive version.

Looks like I'll pick up a PS3 when it drops to around $300 .... in about 3-4 years.

Time to start saving $600...

Woah. I thought we were just paying $100 more for an extra 20 GB. Though, none of those missing features really bother me at this point in time. Maybe in the future I will/would want one with all the extras.

dont u need hdmi for viewing some blueray dvds at its true quality?

wow, I thought it was just the 40gb's I would be missing out on...now it seems like if I dont get the expensive version there isnt any point of me getting a PS3 at all.

Okay, let's break this down.

--the 20 gig is purely for gaming. You use that space to save games and get DLC. it's what you need to game and can hold a decent amount of songs too. the one obvious disadvantage will be the lack of a memory stick port to put saves on.

--the 60 gig is extraneous. it'll store all that stuff for the one guy who'll get really into the whole karaoke thing and download everything off sonyTunes.


feel free to add.

seems like the difference between Sony and MS' package is that the more expensive version is the useless one

thanks...ill add this to the press conference thread.

Originally Posted by Apossum Okay, let's break this down. --the 20 gig is purely for gaming. You use that space to save games and get DLC. it's what you need to game and can hold a decent amount of songs too. the one obvious disadvantage will be the lack of a memory stick port to put saves on. --the 60 gig is extraneous. it'll store all that stuff for the one guy who'll get really into the whole karaoke thing and download everything off sonyTunes. feel free to add. seems like the difference between Sony and MS' package is that the more expensive version is the useless one

Did you even look at all the features the 499 one lacks?

And when the cheaper version boots up, instead of a chime or song the machine yells "why are you such a cheap ass? You should have worked move overtime."

Originally Posted by the3rdkey Did you even look at all the features the 499 one lacks?

I agree with Apossum though, if someone is getting a PS3 just for games then the $499 version is the obvious choice. Now that I think about it the only missing feature I would actually use would be the memory stick slot.

Here's a thought. Since both versions carry USB ports. Would it be possible to use one for the mem cards? Logically it could be possible, but any thoughts?

Originally Posted by Psykodelik Here's a thought. Since both versions carry USB ports. Would it be possible to use one for the mem cards? Logically it could be possible, but any thoughts?

Or even better, an extral hard drive.

I'm going to go broke.

Well if the $499 model would be just for gaming, that would be fine, if you dropped out the blu-ray drive and drop the price the 100-200 dollars and put games on dvd. There is no way I'm getting one till it drops to a reasonable price.

Originally Posted by the3rdkey Did you even look at all the features the 499 one lacks?

yes

- No built-in Wi-fi -- fine by me
- No HDMI port -- don't care, can't afford an hdtv anyway and i wouldn't notice a huge difference (and i'd guess you'd have to buy an expensive HDMI cord seperate)
- No Memory Stick slot -- i won't use it as a media center anyway
- No SD card slot -- ditto
- No Compact Flash slot -- ditto
- 20GB hard drive -- more than enough to store game saves.

if all those features look good to you, then go for it. I just like playing games and watching the occasional DVD. the only reason why i'm considering a ps3 is because my favorite developers are on board with it and not the 360.

"I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced."

Originally Posted by WhipSmartBanky "I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced."

That's not silence....listen carefully:

".........Wii-mote...........Wii-mote......Wii-mote......"

I forgot, but it is possible to go wireless if you didnt get the $600. But then again, depending how much you pay of the component you're better off getting the $600.

Sorry but what's Wii? That the Nintendo Revolution?