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PS3 has easy swap HDD capability
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I think I'd just get the 20gb one and upgrade my HD in the future. I don't know if the 20gb PS3 will be easier to find or not.
NFS4
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NFS4
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No, as stated in the DT article, Sony even provides you instructions on how to upgrade the HDD in the user manual.
Hmmm. still, a 2.5" hard drive is pretty pricy and so far it doesn't seem like a good idea to use a 3.5" to 2.5" adapter. 
I'm sure people will find a way to get it to use 3.5" hard drives with some cable though.
This is new news to me.
I'm sure people will find a way to get it to use 3.5" hard drives with some cable though.
This is new news to me.
NFS4
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Originally posted by: Trikat
Hmmm. still, a 2.5" hard drive is pretty pricy and so far it doesn't seem like a good idea to use a 3.5" to 2.5" adapter.
I'm sure people will find a way to get it to use 3.5" hard drives with some cable though.
This is new news to me.
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o58/nesalang/ps3hdd.jpg
her209
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LOL... nice!Originally posted by: NFS4
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o58/nesalang/ps3hdd.jpgOriginally posted by: Trikat
Hmmm. still, a 2.5" hard drive is pretty pricy and so far it doesn't seem like a good idea to use a 3.5" to 2.5" adapter.
I'm sure people will find a way to get it to use 3.5" hard drives with some cable though.
This is new news to me.
mugs
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That might fly for the launch when it's in high demand, but once they're more readily available I think the customer demand will be different.
Although with talk of games installing several GB of data on the hard drive for faster access, that 60 GB hard drive might come in handy...
Inspector Jihad
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thats good...cause i think even the 60GB drive will get full soon once demos, HD videos etc are released/used.
From my understanding HD video really won't be that much of a concern. From what I've read HD movies will take up a considerable amount of space, but you can't keep it. All HD movies will be rented and will expire within 24hr (I believe that is the time limit). So even if it does take up quite a bit of space, you'll end up deleting it because it will no longer play. Now that is just my understanding, someone correct me if I'm wrong. Sony may allow you to install even a 160GB drive, but with games installing 5GB worth of data each, that space is going to shrink up FAST. The 360 80GB hard drive may end up giving more usable space for content downloads than a 160GB drive for the PS3. But it would be nice if MS let you install any HDD you'd like, just like the PS3.
It is "optional" but it is optional for a reason. The Blu-Ray drive is extremely slow, that is why Sony gave the "option" to install to the hard drive. Yes, if you like long load times, then you'll definitely save HDD space. But I think most people will install the game to the HDD after they see the difference it makes in load times.
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Originally posted by: her209
LOL... nice!Originally posted by: NFS4
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o58/nesalang/ps3hdd.jpgOriginally posted by: Trikat
Hmmm. still, a 2.5" hard drive is pretty pricy and so far it doesn't seem like a good idea to use a 3.5" to 2.5" adapter.
I'm sure people will find a way to get it to use 3.5" hard drives with some cable though.
This is new news to me.
You can now get external HDD enclosures with SATA plugs on the back of em, just run a SATA cable from inside the PS3 to the back of one of an enclosure with a large 3.5" drive in it, and you're all set
NFS4
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It doesn't matter one way or the other, Sony still wins.
1) Sony actually gives users the OPTION to upgrade their hard drive w/o voiding your warranty or having to use proprietary equipment. A 160GB 2.5" SATA will set you back around $160.
2) If MS does offer the 80GB drive, you're looking at paying AT LEAST $199
Inspector Jihad
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Originally posted by: Koing
Something Sony hasn't f0cked you on!
Koing
man, i wonder how long it'll be until i can just go into a store to pick up a ps3
Wow....I thought there was going to be something special about these drives despite the regular connection..
if this is the case Sony gets kudos for being smart in this instance ! When I get a ps3 in like 3 years from now i'm going to have to think carefully about which one to get if the drive is that simply upgraded!@
if this is the case Sony gets kudos for being smart in this instance ! When I get a ps3 in like 3 years from now i'm going to have to think carefully about which one to get if the drive is that simply upgraded!@
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