harddrive size vs space needed
Ok I'm new to ps and a little confused on harddrive space needed. I'm thinking of getting a 120 system for my dad for christmas...he won't had intenet access for for at least a year or two. I read that some games install like a pc? So how many game (roughly) will the 120 hold? Who or what apps is the 250 (or something) made for? thanks for any help guys.
if your dad isn't going to have internet for a year or two, he won't be able to download the necessary software updates that come out periodically. the software updates are for both games and the PS3 system and is pretty essential.
as for hard drive size, 120GB should be plenty since it doesn't sound like he'll be downloading games (due to a lack of internet). most games are disc-based and don't require installation. the software updates don't take up a lot of memory either.
those people who are looking at the 250GB are ones who will be downloading games and movies onto their hard drive. i couldn't tell you the number, since it'll vary between the games and movies, but it won't fill up quickly.