Tabulator: Comparing the PlayStation 3 SKUs

Its all lies! My 160gb ps3 has BC, and card readers! (Ok, well I upgraded my hard drive when I bought the 80gb so mines just better than yours... haha!

This chart is useless. It doesn't clear up the cross-region differences*, it doesn't even MENTION the MGS4 versions and, worst of all, it doesn't even get the software packages right. Note that every 40GB PS3 sold in the US that included Spiderman 3 said "Special Edition" on the box. They ran out of those AGES ago and they have included NOTHING. The only place I know of that even still has them is the Sony Style store. That's akin to claiming that all 60GB and 20GB units included "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" - they didn't. I had to force Best Buy to give me a copy of the full, retail, "Unrated" version because their ad claimed that it still included it when I purchased mine on Jan 5th, 2007. The only reason they showed back up in stores after that was because of the scores of potential eBay scalpers returning them thanks to the lenient/extended holiday return policies. It's the same deal with the XBOX 360 mini media remote in 2005... later shipments didn't have it even though the ads continued claiming it.

If this chart is supposed to clear things up, it better be more thorough.

*60GB PAL is more akin to the first 80GB US

It seems as time goes buy, Sony keeps gimping the PS3 more and more.

The 40gb does not have chrome trim, it is painted silver...

And no, it isnt the same thing either.

Waiting to find a used 60g locally...

Hey Christopher can you add which controller comes with which sku?

All 360's, including the Core, are capable of BC. They just need a HDD.

How about adding a line under "Bundled Accessories" for type of controller: DualShock3 or SixAxis? This seems a lot more important that if an ethernet cable is included or not.

Why does everyone complain about Sony not having BC? Big Deal. Did everyone complain when the SNES couldn't play NES games? No. How about when Dreamcast couldn't play genesis games? No. It is a luxury that the previous console could and that the PS3 could at the beginning. But then every one complained about how expensive it is. So they made it cheaper, now everyone complains about how it doesn't do what it did. Think about it, chances are if you own PS2 games, you own a PS2. Now i'm all for integration and cutting down on the amount of devices you have, but not to the point where I want to pay twice for something. I already paid for a PS2, why should I pay for it again in a PS3. I agree, the option should be there. Sony should still offer a PS3 with BC at a premium for those people who would like to pay again for something they already paid for. That is their prerogative. But stop complaining about how evil Sony is for taking it away and not finding other ways to make the console cheaper. I don't know for sure, but chances are there isn't much else Sony can do to make the PS3 cheaper. Can't remove blu-ray, can't use a different proc, hard drives is one area they already are doing, what else is there? Not bundling a controller? That wouldn't make any sense. Eventually it will get cheaper as all things do in time, but to me, it's just crazy that so many people complain about something that wasn't a necessity not that long ago. Just my 2 cents...

This chart needs a row for SACD playback!

Do us a favor and add a row for SACD playback as well!

...makes me glad that I got the 60gig model when it came out. all my ps1/2 games work on it.

@Arv - who cares about SACD anymore? I have a $100 Sony SACD player (5 disc changer) for that stuff. why burn out the Bluray drive on CDs??

What about SACD support?

Talladega Nights was launch only (supposedly 500,000 copies)

What a great idea Joystiq - why didnt anyone else think of this before? This would be especially useful for anyone who wants to go out and buy a used PS3

this chart is why people buy the wii.

I got a 80GB last year after I got a 50" DLP, plays all the PS2 games I have tried just fine. My buddy's launch 60GB bluray laser died on him, so I bought it from him for $100, and the laser reader rig is about $65, so I got a 60GB PS3 for about $165 :D

It sucks that they are removing PS2 BC, but it is a trade off. The cheaper the console, the more people buy it, the more titles released for it. If you have PS2 games, you proably have a PS2 already, and you will get buy.

60 GB launch model.
HDD space? Who Cares?
Laughable so easy to replace them

I think Sony is really making a big mistake without BC. It is MUCH more important than BC on 360.

Original Xbox (1) has almost no games that I would care about and (2) didn't sell well enough to be much of an issue anyway.

But how many people have a PS2 and are looking to trade up? One very clear advantage that a PS3 COULD have would be BC... people love being able to get rid of the clutter of their old system, and get improved video out of the new box to boot. It's a huge advantage to parents buying a new system... you can see their eyes light up when salespeople tell them they can still play all the old games on the new box.

Unfortunately, Sony has gimped PS3. This means there is no difference between going 360 or PS3 (BC wise)... you will have to keep your PS2 either way or give up your entire library of old games.

For me, that was a clear tip of the scales. BC would defininitely help to sway me back, although I don't think it would actually be enough (I already have a Blu-ray player and generally like MS's system better).

But many people don't pay attention to the same things I do and would be walking out with a PS3.

O.k. some of you are confused.
As of firmware 1.6 the hard drive (internal) limit was set to 500 gig. Prior to that there were people modifying esata cables and connecting terabit externals to the internal sata port. Post 1.6 firmware allows 500 gig hard drives in the internal bay. THERE ARE NOW 500 GIG 2.5 INTERNAL SATA DRIVES AVAILABLE. Check your local computer shop (web). I have a 320 gig (biggest available drive in january). I am not aware if the 1.8+ firmware restored larger than 500 gig drive compatibility for the main "internal" hard drive. Though around christmas time we may see a 750 or terabit 2.5 sata internal on the market... As when I got my 320 gig in january it had only been publically released in the past 2 months or so. The NOW AVAILABLE 500 gig sata internal 2.5 has been public for approximately a month.

The 160 gig ps3 that is not yet available was to my understanding going to have a card reader, wifi, 4 usb and no bc (ps2).

It is worth pointing out that the 20 and 60 gig ps3 systems were equipped with both the emotion engine chip and the graghics chip from the ps2. The 80 gig system was equipped with the graghics chip from the ps2 and a emotion engine emulation software to acheive approximately 93% ps2 bc, where-as the 20 and 60 have approximately 98% ps2 bc.

I was not aware that they were making ps3's with the smaller cell processors but I'm glad they are (less power draw and cooler), And recent advancements in the blu-ray technology also permit smaller blu-ray drives-thoough I have no idea when they will be coming in the ps3. Is it possible to make a smaller ps3-probably, is it wise-probably not, the system runs fairly warm as it is, adding more space in the case will help add airflow to cool components, and spacing helps prevent heat transfers to more suseptable components.
The 160 gig is not yet avilable.
The non bc 80 gig are moving in to stores.
The best system in my opinion was the 60 gig. But honestly good luck getting one from a store, new or used.

i got my 60gb last summer even though i didn't want a particular game for it at the time, i just figured it would be a good time to get one before being discontinued :D

How come they are so sure the 160GB will have a 65nm CELL and not a 45nm CELL, as in februari Intel told us they would start switching to 45nm soon and the PS3 would be the first to benefit from it.. maybe the new 80GB version is already 45nm (although I doubt it as they claimed the 45nm would consume 40% less as the 65nm version)...

Could you add a row to the chart that states what type of controller (SIXAXIS, DualShock3) came with each SKU?

I don't believe any of the older 80GB models (ones that had Motorstorm or MGS4 packed in) had the 65nm CELL. The power consumption listed in the instruction manual for the 80GB MGS4 bundle is the same as the 60GB one (380W).

The 80GB unit (CECHE01) does come with an ethernet cable. The 40GB and new 80GB(CECHK01) are the ones that don't.

I am not sure how the 160GB model was confirmed to not have an ethernet cable packed in since it is not out yet.

CECHE01 80gb MGS4 bundle model doesnt have 65nm cell Cpu

I'm so glad I got the 60 GB when I did. Looks like Sony keeps cheapening and cheapening their products. Just this past weekend I was using the card readers in it and I thought how great it is to have them.

Was there a CECHH03 - cos that's what the box of my PS3 says. It's a UK 40Gb bundled with GTAIV.

Hey man!! If you list Spider-Man as software for the 40GB, you need to list Talledega Nights for the 60GB. I got that piece of crap movie with my PS3.

I have an 80GB, 4 USB Ports, Memory Card Reader, and I can play PS2 Games. (I love Capcom Classics w/ Street Fighter Delux! GO AND GET IT. (PS2 Game Of Course)

FREE ONLINE GAMING! I LOVE MY PS3.

Honestly I own a Wii. But its collecting dust! Come Christmas. Ebay Baby!

"SCEE: No plans to offer PS2 backwards compatibility later as DLC for 40GB PS3"

Sooo... Why's that in the 80GB section and not the 40GB? Heh. Just asking for clarification, nothing big.

I have the CECHE01 model, and it definately came with an ethernet cable.

Why bother with a PS3 at all? Xbox 360 has better games and every version has bacwards compatibility LOL. This is why Sony is an EPIC FAIL!

what about the METAL GEAR SOLID 80gb edition????!!

Should mention what control comes w/ each bundle.

What about CECHJ04 newer 40gb model? Is that 65nm too? I couldnt find any info about it.

that composite cables is bullshit if i spend 400, maybe even 500 i want some decent cables, jeez throw in some component atleast, jeez

Hi

I have the model CECHK04 80GB. Is this the CECHK01 from the table?

I have only 2 USBs, no card reader, but I have the upgraded controller.

You can get all the answers here:

http://www.edepot.com/playstation3.html

It has the latest confirmed figures and specifications of the PS3 models. Including the newer and missing information missing from this article.

Ok So I just bought the PS3 Metal Gear Solid 4 Bundle for $399 (store tried to give me a 40GB and then the guy came out and gave me this one...) but the Numbers are CECHE01MG so is mine gonna play some PS2 Games??? Any responses are appreciated! THanks Friends...

THE 80gb Motore Storm version did come with an ethernet cable. Just my 2 cents. BTW God of war 2 (PS2 Version) Looks great on it. Dont forget to tweak your BC settings for optimal blayback.