Playstation 3

uk_dave&gill · 7th January 2012, 12:15

Although my PS2 is still going strong, 9 years and 11 months after I got it for my 40th birthday, I am wondering about getting a PS3, so I can get some new games!

I wouldn't ditch the PS2 (would move it upstairs, so I could keep using my old games, as I don't want to have to re-invest in new Guitar Hero, Gran Turismo, Grand Theft Auto etc etc and I gather newer PS3's are not bacward compatible?)

Couple of things though:-

Apart from around £50 in price, what's the difference between the 160gb and 320gb models - is the latter worth the extra?
Do controllers from the PS2 still work on PS3 models, or would I need to spend more here?

I'd like a driving/racing game that whilst not being too easy, is not too hard either. I've got Gran Turismo 3, but am nowhere near finishing it, in fact after 10 years I'm only 25% through it! (:shame-icon

. I can win all the beginner stuff, and some of the amateur league, but as I haven't got the full licences yet, can't even have a go at the Pro league - not that I would be able to even keep up let alone win anyway!

gavin 75 · 7th January 2012, 17:52

[QUOTE=uk_dave&gill;892216]Although my PS2 is still going strong, 9 years and 11 months after I got it for my 40th birthday, I am wondering about getting a PS3, so I can get some new games!

I wouldn't ditch the PS2 (would move it upstairs, so I could keep using my old games, as I don't want to have to re-invest in new Guitar Hero, Gran Turismo, Grand Theft Auto etc etc and I gather newer PS3's are not bacward compatible?)

Couple of things though:-

Apart from around £50 in price, what's the difference between the 160gb and 320gb models - is the latter worth the extra?
Do controllers from the PS2 still work on PS3 models, or would I need to spend more here?

I'd like a driving/racing game that whilst not being too easy, is not too hard either. I've got Gran Turismo 3, but am nowhere near finishing it, in fact after 10 years I'm only 25% through it! (:shame-icon

. I can win all the beginner stuff, and some of the amateur league, but as I haven't got the full licences yet, can't even have a go at the Pro league - not that I would be able to even keep up let alone win anyway![/QUOTE

Unless you are going to save all the stages of the games or download loads then you could get away with the 160gd plus both are Blueray players.

PS2 controllers will not work on the PS3

uk_dave&gill · 7th January 2012, 17:58

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Originally Posted by gavin 75

Unless you are going to save all the stages of the games or download loads then you could get away with the 160gd plus both are Blueray players.

PS2 controllers will not work on the PS3

Cheers for the first bit and "darn" for the second! Can't say I'm surprised though.....

Tim · 8th January 2012, 22:14

If you can get a good early PS3 you will be able to play games from PS2 and One on it. We've got 3 refurbed 320mb PS3's which are linked for group play on the internet. Put it to good use in MAG and BF3. Its good when your off spring like taking things apart.

Ros3 · 9th January 2012, 17:35

Forget the PS3 and get an Xbox 360. It's far and away the better console.

uk_dave&gill · 9th January 2012, 18:04

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Originally Posted by ros3

Forget the PS3 and get an Xbox 360. It's far and away the better console.

That's throwing another decision into the mix!!

MN190 · 9th January 2012, 18:08

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Originally Posted by ros3

Forget the PS3 and get an Xbox 360. It's far and away the better console.

Our PS2 hasn't been touched since the XBox 360's arrived

uk_dave&gill · 9th January 2012, 18:10

OK, happy to be educated..... So why are Xbox's better?!

Ros3 · 9th January 2012, 18:10

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Originally Posted by MN190

Our PS2 hasn't been touched since the XBox 360's arrived

I'm not supprised mate.

Ros3 · 9th January 2012, 18:16

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Originally Posted by uk_dave&gill

OK, happy to be educated..... So why are Xbox's better?!

Now we could argue all day which console is better. But i'm not going to. Pesonaly i have been gameing since the day of relese of the Spectrum 48k. And have a huge collection of gameing item's. So many that i am now forced to sell a lot of my stuff no Ebay as i dont have the room anymore. So which is better well there both good at what they do. And they both have lot's of good game's. So i think that it's just a matter of preference if you want a PS3 well go get one but before you do take a look at what the 360 has to offer. It's just as good..

7th January 2012, 12:15	#1
uk_dave&gill This is my second home .. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Town Posts: 4,166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 189 Times in 105 Posts	Playstation 3 Although my PS2 is still going strong, 9 years and 11 months after I got it for my 40th birthday, I am wondering about getting a PS3, so I can get some new games! I wouldn't ditch the PS2 (would move it upstairs, so I could keep using my old games, as I don't want to have to re-invest in new Guitar Hero, Gran Turismo, Grand Theft Auto etc etc and I gather newer PS3's are not bacward compatible?) Couple of things though:- Apart from around £50 in price, what's the difference between the 160gb and 320gb models - is the latter worth the extra? Do controllers from the PS2 still work on PS3 models, or would I need to spend more here? I'd like a driving/racing game that whilst not being too easy, is not too hard either. I've got Gran Turismo 3, but am nowhere near finishing it, in fact after 10 years I'm only 25% through it! (:shame-icon. I can win all the beginner stuff, and some of the amateur league, but as I haven't got the full licences yet, can't even have a go at the Pro league - not that I would be able to even keep up let alone win anyway! __________________ Dave

7th January 2012, 17:52	#2
gavin 75 Avid contributor Rover 75 Connoisseur Se Tourer 2.5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sutton Posts: 167 Thanks: 21 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	[QUOTE=uk_dave&gill;892216]Although my PS2 is still going strong, 9 years and 11 months after I got it for my 40th birthday, I am wondering about getting a PS3, so I can get some new games! I wouldn't ditch the PS2 (would move it upstairs, so I could keep using my old games, as I don't want to have to re-invest in new Guitar Hero, Gran Turismo, Grand Theft Auto etc etc and I gather newer PS3's are not bacward compatible?) Couple of things though:- Apart from around £50 in price, what's the difference between the 160gb and 320gb models - is the latter worth the extra? Do controllers from the PS2 still work on PS3 models, or would I need to spend more here? I'd like a driving/racing game that whilst not being too easy, is not too hard either. I've got Gran Turismo 3, but am nowhere near finishing it, in fact after 10 years I'm only 25% through it! (:shame-icon. I can win all the beginner stuff, and some of the amateur league, but as I haven't got the full licences yet, can't even have a go at the Pro league - not that I would be able to even keep up let alone win anyway![/QUOTE Unless you are going to save all the stages of the games or download loads then you could get away with the 160gd plus both are Blueray players. PS2 controllers will not work on the PS3

8th January 2012, 22:14	#4
Tim Feel the size of my Quads MG ZT 440SE, MG HS PHEV & MG3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Addlestone Posts: 1,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 128 Times in 85 Posts	If you can get a good early PS3 you will be able to play games from PS2 and One on it. We've got 3 refurbed 320mb PS3's which are linked for group play on the internet. Put it to good use in MAG and BF3. Its good when your off spring like taking things apart. __________________ Member 23 or 63 depending on what you look at. https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...0rum/forum.php http://two-sixties-blog.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/TheTwoSi.../1/1wPt2rhd_Ps

9th January 2012, 18:10	#8
uk_dave&gill This is my second home .. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Town Posts: 4,166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 189 Times in 105 Posts	OK, happy to be educated..... So why are Xbox's better?! __________________ Dave

9th January 2012, 17:35	#5
Ros3 This is my second home Rover 75 V6 saloon (gone to the Rover garage in the sky), Mazda mx5 Phoenix. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cumnock Posts: 3,215 Thanks: 347 Thanked 157 Times in 92 Posts	Forget the PS3 and get an Xbox 360. It's far and away the better console.