Best Buy quitting the 80GB PS3?
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I have a 60 GB and I've never used much more than 30 to this point... and that's with way more demos (probably about 20) than I can actually play. When more games come out that require installation to the hard drive, though, it might be more of an issue. The only one I've seen so far is Ninja Gaiden, and that wasn't a requirement, just an option...
I think the biggest gripe on the 40 gig is only 2 usb ports, I can say that was kinda stupid of Sony.
Right - taking away features, whether it was USB, memory cards, or WiFi was a much bigger loss with some of these other models than the hard drive space (although I would have had a hard time with 20GB).
The only time I use a USB port on my 40G is to recharge a controller, load something from a flash drive, or use a USB keyboard briefly for online activities. Most the time the ports are not in use, so not a problem for me.
But what WiFi capabilities am I missing? I thought the only difference was # of USB ports, memory card slots, and HDD size. (I am connecting to the internet wirelessly.)
Sorry for the confusion... I'm not sure any of the current models are lacking WiFi - some of the older models were, though - that's all I was referring to.
Cool. Thanks.
In reference to switching out the PS3's hard drive... if a computer novice like me was to attempt something like that, how does the data from the original drive get onto the new one? Would I need to hook up both to a PC and use some kind of software like Norton Ghost to clone it? Or is there some easier way? With all the music and game demos and data I'm putting on my 40G, I may decide I need more room.
In reference to switching out the PS3's hard drive... if a computer novice like me was to attempt something like that, how does the data from the original drive get onto the new one? Would I need to hook up both to a PC and use some kind of software like Norton Ghost to clone it? Or is there some easier way? With all the music and game demos and data I'm putting on my 40G, I may decide I need more room.
I think more than 2 usb ports are used for one of the music orientated games.
I was under the impression that every ps3 ever made had built in wireless.
I was under the impression that every ps3 ever made had built in wireless.
Some folks use an IR remote that actually communicates through a USB device. Vurbano was kind enough to provide a link in another thread. There are also people that use at least one USB controller vice the BT ones. A USB keyboard is useful for the rare situation where you input text but unless you use it to web surf that is unlikely to bea full time need.
In theory the number of ports could be an issue. I have no idea if a hub would work.
In theory the number of ports could be an issue. I have no idea if a hub would work.
Counterpoint to some of that is, Sony put bluetooth in so that you would not need usb. The BT remote is great and logitech sells a bluetooth keyboard that has a touchpad on it. Very nice.
Id rather use BT than wired/wireless usb any day.
Id rather use BT than wired/wireless usb any day.
The point of the USB/IR remote is that yoiu can then program a univeral remote with the commands. It isnot the right answer for everyone but it is something to consider---but i was trying to show that most of us don't need that many USB devices.
Oh yeah I understand. My thinking is just that Sony expected everyone to use BT, which is not the case.
100% correct. as a matter of fact with rockband when they get the additional guitars out so 4 people can play and once then your going to have to make sure your controller is charged because you will be unable to charge the remote and have 4 people playing the game at the same time. You need the remote for the singer. Every ps3 had wireless built in.
I didn't think that the 20GB model had wireless built in.
Now with the lack of USB ports on the 40GB model. Can you use a USB hub to add additional ports to the PS3?
