Rally Pat Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I have a DS lite and some other things I am looking into trading in somewhere towards the cost of a PS3. Which model should I look for? I would like to get one of the ones that is still backwards compatible with games, especially my favorite series like Kingdom Hearts and MGS. If I can get a BW compatible one, I can throw in my PS2 towards the trade-ins. I am not super worried about the HD size, because from what I understand its stupid easy to upgrade the HD in a PS3 to a larger one. In addition, which games should I start out with? MGS4 is a given Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I think a used 60 gb is the only one that is backwards compatible, one of my co workers picked up a used 60gb at game stop this week. I could very well be wrong, they may have updated the software on the newer models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I think a used 60 gb is the only one that is backwards compatible, one of my co workers picked up a used 60gb at game stop this week. I could very well be wrong, they may have updated the software on the newer models. Yeah, I keep hearing different things about the backwards compatibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 The 60gb model had a hardware emulator that should be compatible with most all PS2 games. Most of the 80gb models had a software emulator that can run most PS2 games. The 40gb models aren't compatible at all. The new MSG 80gb bundle just came out but I don't know if it has any emulation capabilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOPR Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 you should buy a race car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 you should buy a race car. Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 To race. or So you can go to car shows in your own car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 To race. or So you can go to car shows in your own car. Almost done with the two, then that wont be a problem anymore. This isn't what the thread is even about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 This isn't what the thread is even about. No but I thought you got your answer and it was OK to joke around...you missed my smilie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Hunter Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 The 60gb model had a hardware emulator that should be compatible with most all PS2 games. Most of the 80gb models had a software emulator that can run most PS2 games. The 40gb models aren't compatible at all. The new MSG 80gb bundle just came out but I don't know if it has any emulation capabilities. 60GB is the one to get because of the hardware emulator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff1647545513 Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Get the Metal Gear Solid 4 combo pack. I think it's 80gig and you get MGS4 and a couple other things with it. It should be backwards compatible since its an 80gb. You will also want to get Call of Duty 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 You will also want to get Call of Duty 4. Have it for PC. Edit: The main problem with buying the MGS4 combo pack is that it is flipping expensive lol. A 20 gig from GameStop can be had for around $375. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff1647545513 Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Assassin's Creed is fun for a few hours, then gets repetitive. GTA is fun if you like that kind of game. Burnout Paradise is fun for a few hours, then gets repetitive. I liked Turok, but a lot of people didn't. I was a big fan of the original on N64, so maybe thats why. Tiger Woods is a good game to play with friends. Guitar Hero is one of the few games girls enjoy playing, so it's not bad to have if you have some friends over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Assassin's Creed is fun for a few hours, then gets repetitive. GTA is fun if you like that kind of game. Burnout Paradise is fun for a few hours, then gets repetitive. I liked Turok, but a lot of people didn't. I was a big fan of the original on N64, so maybe thats why. Tiger Woods is a good game to play with friends. Guitar Hero is one of the few games girls enjoy playing, so it's not bad to have if you have some friends over Assassin's Creed: Have it for 360 GTAIV: Have it for 360 Burnout Paradise: Played the demo at least...for 360 Turok: Huge waste of time, as a fan of the one for N64 Guitar Hero III: Have it for PC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcz06 Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Get the Metal Gear Solid 4 combo pack. Best deal going right now. Get the 80gb model as it will play nearly every ps2 title. It got bad ratings, but I really liked Haze and def MGS4. R2 and SOCOM: Confrontation are just a few titles big titles coming this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted June 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Best deal going right now. Get the 80gb model as it will play nearly every ps2 title. But honestly, who really wants to play ps2 titles if their buying a ps3? Thats like saying "Who really watches their old DVDs when they could just watch Blu-ray discs now?". Even after the DVD player came out, people were still watching the VHS tapes they had. And you forget one important thing...THEY ARE STILL MAKING PS2 GAMES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcz06 Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Do you have a xbox360? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted June 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Do you have a xbox360? Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripleskate Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 my favorite series like Kingdom Hearts and MGS. In addition, which games should I start out with? MGS4 is a given Well, a KH fan, noicee! Look at Enchanted Arm(s) for PS3 it's ~$20 new and it's a great RPG (and the first one). I'd check out Juiced2 and Need For Speed ProStreet for good racing games. I haven't played Juiced2 yet but NFS ProStreet is hella fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_3#Retail_configurations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted June 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_3#Retail_configurations Wikipedia is not a reliable source, and as a matter of fact they have the wrong information listed for the MGS4 Bundle PS3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Wikipedia is not a reliable source, and as a matter of fact they have the wrong information listed for the MGS4 Bundle PS3. It's a wiki, so you should go in and change it. That's the whole point. And was there anything wrong with the info I pointed to that he was asking about? If so, what? Then answer to this post can be unequivocally answered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 oh man.... i shoulda done more research before buying one. i had no idea they were even offered a ps2 compatible version. oh well im stuck with a 40g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted July 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 And was there anything wrong with the info I pointed to that he was asking about? If so, what? Then answer to this post can be unequivocally answered. ...What? Uh...anyway... I still don't know for sure that I am buying one, I am just shopping. I have a little extra cash coming my way, and was looking to maybe get a little something extra. Who knows, I might just end up hanging onto it for car parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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