Help Playstation 3 gb help

[Thadius]

So I have decided on a ps3, eyt I dont know wether to go for the 120 gb or the 250 gb model.

Does the size of the memory mean a lot on a console?

 

[tris-]

yep, you should really get the xbox 360 version.

 

[Thadius]

I don't want that version

 

[TdC]

dude, that is the disk size. if you're going to be listening to a lot of music or watching a lot of films it may be an issue for you. I have a version which is a lot smaller, and I haven't noticed any issues.

 

[ECA]

PS3 lets you use whatever harddrive you want to install later, you could whack a fastish TB drive in there if you really wanted ( from what I've read ).

 

[Mauness]

Yup you can change hdd at any point (its mentioned in the manual iirc)

i did come accross this article the other day, couple months old so i dont know if anythings changed since, but makes me wonder if there is anypoint to actually buy films on the ps3 now.


PlayStation 3 video DRM: two strikes and you're out

 

[Ch3tan]

Some of the console offers with the slim 250gb model look better value, but you can also still pick up the 80gb model and save some £ notes if you are not concerned about having the slim line model.

 

[old.user4556]

I have the 80GB model and use it as a Freeview PVR and I ususally have around 10-20GB free even when I've got a rake of programs still to watch. I could probably do with a bigger drive, but that should at least give you an indication on what you might need.

 

[Zenith.UK]

I've got the 60GB version and never gone over 50% capacity, even with 4-5 games installed. I prefer to stream video from my PC rather than have the video files on the PS3 itself.

Get yourself the 120GB version and consider upgrading the drive to a larger capacity one at a later date.

 

[Edmond]

I have the 120gb version too, and as i stream everything through it, the size of the HD is not a problem

 

[megadave]

I replaced my 40gb standard with a 320gb i bought. Got 15-20 games, some films and some music and various junk but only use about 50gbs so far.

 

[Genedril]

Got the 250gb version with Assassins Creed 2 myself. Only bought the damn thing (+ 42" tv) so I could play GT5.

As far as I can tell 250gb is the equivalent of a server farm on a PS3 (unlike a PC where it's the equivalent of having to use a 486).

& before the neysayers arrive - I'm a console noob, I have no idea about consoles & all I want is to play GT5 'cause I used to enjoy GT & GT2 when I was a young whipper snapper so I don't care if I bought the wrong console / model / got the wrong free game or generally made an epic fail of gigantic proportions.

Props to anyone who can tell me a decent game other than GT5 on the PS3 mind (though not FPS as I've got a PC for that thank you very much).

 

[Ch3tan]

Uncharted 1 and 2.

Ninja Gaiden 2 and Devil May Cry 4 if you are into that type of game.

 

[megadave]

If you like racing you might like Wipeout HD? About 10 quid on the PS store.

 

[Zenith.UK]

+1 here for WipeoutHD. It's one of the reasons I bought the console in the first place.
Devil May Cry 4 is also fun for a bit of sword/fighting.
I also really like Mirror's Edge, but I'm in a minority for that one.

 

[megadave]

offtopic but has anyone tried that game, Flower?

 

[Bodhi]

offtopic but has anyone tried that game, Flower?

No, Treacle.

 

[cHodAX]

No, Treacle.

She prefers to be called sugar-dumpling.

 

[megadave]

actually my surname is Syrup so treacle will do fine

 

[PLightstar]

+1 here for WipeoutHD. It's one of the reasons I bought the console in the first place.
Devil May Cry 4 is also fun for a bit of sword/fighting.
I also really like Mirror's Edge, but I'm in a minority for that one.

Yeah Mirrors Edge is a fantastic game, got it on the PC hoping people would make more levels, there are a few not much cop. I got the Mega Drive Collection for my dad for xmas for his PS3, hes discovered the PSone shop after a year of not knowing there was an online bit, I showed him the other day and has prolly downloaded a load of games by now.

Even though I don't own a PS3, the prices in the PSN store seem better priced than the live marketplace.