80gb PS3

Elessar · 8th May 2008, 09:05

Will a 80gb version of the PS3 be released in europe anytime soon or will sony just stick to the 40gb.

Cornell · 8th May 2008, 09:12

http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/ne...rope-500.phtml

Dr. Dwayne · 8th May 2008, 13:11

I love my 80gb PS3.

SmashedHombre · 8th May 2008, 13:21

Dwayne does your 80 gig have backwards compatablility? I have a 60 gig one but it wont play ff7 8 or 9. Do I have to download some sort of update for the backwards compatability or summit?

WeasteDevil · 8th May 2008, 13:34

All are somewhat backwards compatible apart from the 40GB Smashed, and when did you buy a PS3?

Shall I get you the compatibility list?

Dr. Dwayne · 8th May 2008, 13:38

I only kept one PS2 game, Smashed, but it does play (Star Wars Battlefront II). As far as I know the backwards compatibility is already in the software somewhere so there is nothing you have to download. Though I heard that system update 1.5 had some fixes in it. I know I'm way ahead of that update.

From what I know, most games will play but some will not. I think you can find out more at http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/CompatibleStatus

thre's probably one for Europe, too.

Also found this site:

http://www.ps3comp.com/view.asp

but it seems difficult to decipher as I could not see a legend.

SmashedHombre · 8th May 2008, 13:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

All are somewhat backwards compatible apart from the 40GB Smashed, and when did you buy a PS3?

Shall I get you the compatibility list?

just over a week ago. Wanted it for the FF's mainly and MGS when itcomes out. Pretty gutted that the original FF's don't play, but yeah the list would be great

WeasteDevil · 8th May 2008, 13:41

The US and Euro lists are very different, probably because there are no machines still sold in EU that are. Says for FW 1.80.

http://faq.eu.playstation.com/bc/bcGames.htm

Dwayne has posted the US version.

SmashedHombre · 8th May 2008, 13:45

Cheers guys. Well apparently FF8 and 9 play, but I tried 8 and it definitely didn't.

WeasteDevil · 8th May 2008, 13:46

Have you checked the product code?

SmashedHombre · 8th May 2008, 13:48

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Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

Have you checked the product code?

No, I assumed that was just for ps2 games? Why would it only work on some discs anyway? Starting to think I should have just gone for a 40gb

WeasteDevil · 8th May 2008, 13:55

Because I suppose that certain discs have different builds of the software Smashed? Considering that your 60GB is actually emulating a PS2 rather than having a PS2 embedded in the box, certain software builds may go wonky.

SmashedHombre · 8th May 2008, 13:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

Because I suppose that certain discs have different builds of the software Smashed? Considering that your 60GB is actually emulating a PS2 rather than having a PS2 embedded in the box, certain software builds may go wonky.

Fair enough that makes sense. Where does it tell you what product codes aren't going to work though? Can't seem to find it on that site

WeasteDevil · 8th May 2008, 14:05

Left hand column on the Euro site? With the game on the US site (use 80GB search there, the US 60GB is hardware compatible).

Dev · 8th May 2008, 15:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elessar

Will a 80gb version of the PS3 be released in europe anytime soon or will sony just stick to the 40gb.

I got a 60GB PS3 on launch day but upgraded to 250GB. That's what you should do.

esmufc07 · 8th May 2008, 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmashedHombre

Dwayne does your 80 gig have backwards compatablility? I have a 60 gig one but it wont play ff7 8 or 9. Do I have to download some sort of update for the backwards compatability or summit?

I have a 60gb and FF7 and FF8 play perfectly well on mine

Seriously though, SCEE should start treating us Europeans a bit more better, we get sod all compared to Japan and America. Have you seen the pathetic MGS4 bundle they have released? A standard 40GB console, not even a dualshock is included, and it retails for £350!

WeasteDevil · 8th May 2008, 21:07

Do you want to buy a second one or something?

esmufc07 · 8th May 2008, 21:11

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Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

Do you want to buy a second one or something?

No, they should just do more for us loyal Europeans!

WeasteDevil · 8th May 2008, 21:28

SCEE need to do a lot more is certain areas, but new consoles I couldn't give a flying toss about.

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WeasteDevil Hand Solo Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Castellón de la Plana Posts: 57,632	All are somewhat backwards compatible apart from the 40GB Smashed, and when did you buy a PS3? Shall I get you the compatibility list?

8th May 2008, 13:38	#6 (permalink)
Dr. Dwayne self confessed womens pantie wearer Join Date: May 2006 Location: form is emptiness, emptiness is form. Posts: 9,724	I only kept one PS2 game, Smashed, but it does play (Star Wars Battlefront II). As far as I know the backwards compatibility is already in the software somewhere so there is nothing you have to download. Though I heard that system update 1.5 had some fixes in it. I know I'm way ahead of that update. From what I know, most games will play but some will not. I think you can find out more at http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/CompatibleStatus thre's probably one for Europe, too. Also found this site: http://www.ps3comp.com/view.asp but it seems difficult to decipher as I could not see a legend.

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WeasteDevil Hand Solo Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Castellón de la Plana Posts: 57,632	The US and Euro lists are very different, probably because there are no machines still sold in EU that are. Says for FW 1.80. http://faq.eu.playstation.com/bc/bcGames.htm Dwayne has posted the US version.

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SmashedHombre Has a date with the Grim Reaper - lol Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Slightly more handsome, intelligent and talented than Rams. Far more likely to shag sheep than most rams too. Posts: 17,882	Cheers guys. Well apparently FF8 and 9 play, but I tried 8 and it definitely didn't.

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WeasteDevil Hand Solo Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Castellón de la Plana Posts: 57,632	Have you checked the product code?

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WeasteDevil Hand Solo Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Castellón de la Plana Posts: 57,632	Because I suppose that certain discs have different builds of the software Smashed? Considering that your 60GB is actually emulating a PS2 rather than having a PS2 embedded in the box, certain software builds may go wonky.

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WeasteDevil Hand Solo Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Castellón de la Plana Posts: 57,632	Left hand column on the Euro site? With the game on the US site (use 80GB search there, the US 60GB is hardware compatible).

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WeasteDevil Hand Solo Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Castellón de la Plana Posts: 57,632	Do you want to buy a second one or something?

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WeasteDevil Hand Solo Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Castellón de la Plana Posts: 57,632	SCEE need to do a lot more is certain areas, but new consoles I couldn't give a flying toss about.