The forgotten, beloved 60GB PS3: why it's still so popular

[ThatCrazyGu]

Doesn't the 20 gb model also have BC?

[Dakinggamer87]

Doesn't the 20 gb model also have BC?

Yep, it does..

[bobbynewmarkiii]

1st gen (60Gb) had hardware based BC - they all have the PS2 'emotion' chip built in. 2nd gen and subsequent have software based BC. Not sure if the slim or more recent consoles have any BC at all... Generally hardware based is more reliable, but my 1st gen has a problem with some games (well, only 1 so far, but I'm sure it's not an isolated occurrence.)

[gtmtnbiker]

And you can swap out the hard drive for a larger one, right?

[Inazuma]

And you can swap out the hard drive for a larger one, right?

That's correct. The first model of the PS3 actually "does everything". Don't let the PS3 Slim's false advertising campaign fool you.

[RadarScope1]

I really like my 60gb model. The only complaint I have is that it's hot and the fan is loud as hell. People complain about the 360's noise, but I can tell you my first 360 bought in 2007 was not as loud as my PS3 is (fan or disc drive) and my new 360 is much cooler and pretty quiet, actually.

Thousands and thousands of games - one device. Doesn't get any better than that.

[Breetai]

Shoot first, ask questions later...

Sometimes I do that. Luckly, I don't always do that. Otherwise I'd have a few surprise children to support!

Sexually transmitted diseases might be a threat also.

I have a wife. What kind of a guy do you think I am???

2nd gen and subsequent have software based BC. Not sure if the slim or more recent consoles have any BC at all...

Subsequent PS3 models do not have BC. 60GB/20GB have full hardware PS2 BC, and some 80GB have hardware/software mix PS2 BC.

[racketboy]

I really like my 60gb model. The only complaint I have is that it's hot and the fan is loud as hell. People complain about the 360's noise, but I can tell you my first 360 bought in 2007 was not as loud as my PS3 is (fan or disc drive) and my new 360 is much cooler and pretty quiet, actually.

Thousands and thousands of games - one device. Doesn't get any better than that.

Is the PS3 noise that commonplace?
I was under the understanding it was semi-quiet...

[dlmvii]

I've never had a problem with my 60 GB's noise level - my 360 is much worse

[RadarScope1]

I really like my 60gb model. The only complaint I have is that it's hot and the fan is loud as hell. People complain about the 360's noise, but I can tell you my first 360 bought in 2007 was not as loud as my PS3 is (fan or disc drive) and my new 360 is much cooler and pretty quiet, actually.

Thousands and thousands of games - one device. Doesn't get any better than that.

Is the PS3 noise that commonplace?
I was under the understanding it was semi-quiet...

No idea how common it is. I just know mine gets pretty loud. I keep mine horizontal. If positioned upright, the exit point for the air would be at the top -- chimney-style. That might help. I also have it in an entertainment center with no real air vents in the back, so it's enclosed on three sides, but I keep the machine to the far left in order to give the air vent about 6 inches of clearance. It usually doesn't start out loud, it gets that way after it's on for a bit.

Honestly it's not a big deal, but I just always see people talk about it with the 360 when in my experience the PS3 is just as loud. There's a lot of horsepower in both of those little boxes.