This system is giving me a headache and I've had it for only 2 days. When I first set up the internet it had an IP address conflict with my home computer so I had to assign the PS3 its own IP address. No biggy, then I noticed that every time I turn on my PS3, everyone in the house would lose internet connect, but can reconnect shortly. No biggy again, but for those who plays games or were downloading something got mad. I fix this by disabling media sharing after researching a bit on the internet.

My system has also frozed a few times as well when I tried to surf the internet. Something about Java and when I clicked yes, it went to a black screen and stopped loading. I did update the system already, but why does it ask me something about updating system before the game starts, I can click cancel and play the game, but if I accidentally click yes , it freezes again like I did the first time.

I do play games such as WOW, Warcraft, Starcraft online, but not so much on a console. I downloaded some demos on the PS3, but do I really need the 250 gb? I doubt I am going to do much than play MW2, surf the internet for fun and use the blue ray. What exactly is the hard drive for? I am deciding if I want to return this 250 gb, get the 120 gb and use the $50 on another game.

One more question, can I play ps2 games? and are PS3 graphics better than PS2? I know it's probably yes, but making sure. PS2 games are pretty cheap.

I have mine a little over a year.

No problems...Zero.

connection is fast and trouble free, no interference with any other systems in the house.

sorry to hear about your troubles, hope you get it all sorted out.

Mine is still going strong over 2 years I think. I don't see how you could NEED 250gb. I was unlucky enough to purchase the 40gb when they were the price the 120s are now. And if I get a new game, I have to delete stuff. 40gb is not near enough. Especially if you put demos on there. I have 11 games and then rent some so I have all those downloaded on the ps3 since that's what it does when you start the ps3. I've gotten to the point where I don't have any demos on there and when I get a new game, I'll have to delete another downloaded game.

I'd think you'd be fine with 120 though. Plus it sounds like you have a bad ps3 anyways and should take it back no matter how many gigs you decide on.

It was designed to be more of a media console, and not just for gaming. You can store music, pics,  and downloads out the wazoo. The only thing I don't like, is that they stopped making them backwards compatible.

Trippy

Unless you are going to be using your PS3 for multiple functions the 120 is perfect.  You will not notice any difference and its cheaper.  However, you cannot play PS2 games on the PS3 unit.  The problems that you are describing sounds more like a setup issue than a console issue.  Make sure you have the system hooked up properly and you should not have any issues. 

Also, unless you are hooked up to an HD tv you will NOT notice a huge difference in graphics. 

Trippy

Unless you are going to be using your PS3 for multiple functions the 120 is perfect. You will not notice any difference and its cheaper. However, you cannot play PS2 games on the PS3 unit. The problems that you are describing sounds more like a setup issue than a console issue. Make sure you have the system hooked up properly and you should not have any issues.

Also, unless you are hooked up to an HD tv you will NOT notice a huge difference in graphics.

Thanks for all the replies, I think I will exchange it for the 120 since I don't plan on doing much with it. I thought you can play ps2 games on the PS3. I read online about how you cannot play ps2 games on the 20gb, but you can on the 40gb. Obviously those were old threads, can someone clarify this?

Trippy

Unless you are going to be using your PS3 for multiple functions the 120 is perfect. You will not notice any difference and its cheaper. However, you cannot play PS2 games on the PS3 unit. The problems that you are describing sounds more like a setup issue than a console issue. Make sure you have the system hooked up properly and you should not have any issues.

Also, unless you are hooked up to an HD tv you will NOT notice a huge difference in graphics.

Thanks for all the replies, I think I will exchange it for the 120 since I don't plan on doing much with it. I thought you can play ps2 games on the PS3. I read online about how you cannot play ps2 games on the 20gb, but you can on the 40gb. Obviously those were old threads, can someone clarify this?

I think some of them were backwards compatible at one time but they aren't anymore....sometimes. I have heard of people getting one that would work with all the Greatest Hits PS2 games, some work with just the regular games, and then some none of them would work. It was a hit/miss sort of thing. I think the game updating is for on-line play. I could always play mine without updating, but I had to if I wanted to play on-line.

I have mine a little over a year.

No problems...Zero.

connection is fast and trouble free, no interference with any other systems in the house.

sorry to hear about your troubles, hope you get it all sorted out.

You, a gamer?  Whodathunkit?  ;D

Thanks all.