I Bought a Backwards Compatible PS3 on EBAY in 2020!! Gone wrong...

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[@jrob0021]

I bought a 60GB PS3 on Craigslist 5 or 6 years ago - it was still in the box and in great condition. I sold it soon after though because it was worth so much lol

[@reyalmon9721]

Wait why does it play ps1 games and not ps2 games i dont understand

[@cfreddykrueger]

@@reyalmon9721 I think all PS3 models can play most PS1 titles, Jailbroken or not. I have a super slim that is on OFW that plays my PS1 disc perfectly. CECHA01, A00, B01, (Full Hardware: EE + GS) C03, E01 (software EE) Are the only PS3 Models that can play PS2 disc.

[@monsterjustinmyers604]

You need go to playstation stores to download ps2 system data that's way to play playstation 2 games. You got it's jacob

[@imrudi8424]

Search up ps3 Sku models. It's a whole ps3 wiki if you want to know exactly what ps3 models play ps2 games. Remember kids do your research before you buy anything.

[@vdochev]

@@reyalmon9721 Because all PS3s are PS1 compatible. PS1 games run entirely on emulation, but in order to be PS2 compatible, the PS3 main board should contain the Emotion Engine.

[@sterlingnimbus1]

I could already tell that it was a scam, because: 1) 2 USB ports instead of 4 2) No card reader 3) silver plate is not reflective

[@philhalo66]

also the model numbers was different, the 60GB is CECHA01.

[@Supreme_transport]

Silver plate is s supposed to be like that

[@Z64sports]

@@Supreme_transport My 80 GB one is different

[@flownw1105]

I think video is made this way to get relevant lol

[@rmaaniii]

Silver plate was the later models. Older models had chrome finish instead.

[@TheBdog113]

"I used to repair PS3s" *Doesn't know that the 60GB version has chrome trim and removable SD slot and has no idea where the model number is on the console* Lol okay

[@theone3776]

Bwahahahahah, dude you made my day

[@kr4t0sg.28]

Yeah this dude has no clue

[@MrSuperVikingo]

This dude is a noob, he’s bought tons of Lbox ones after all. 🤣

[@DrChrisRespect]

Don’t they also have 4 USB ports on the front instead of 2 like he showed

[@hreggerino]

Dr ChrisRespect Yes, biggest indicator for ps2 backwards compatibility without knowing the model.

[@ArcadeFreak-gw5rp]

I could have told you right from the start that this one isn’t the backwards compatible system, the backward compatible system has the chrome look not the brushed chrome look like your also the sd slot door on the left opens. As soon as I saw your system I knew it was not what you wanted.

[@glennielsen]

Also it has 4 front USB ports

[@DeadlyHellhound]

The ports on the back should also be close to the main power switch, later non BC PS3 have the back ports towards the left of the system

[@8bit_billy]

I said the same thing.

[@streetz1011]

Four front USB is the most important

[@BenHall289]

Yup

[@RDMANGLEYT]

This is why you do your research on how to tell between consoles. The biggest give away if its back compatible with ps2 games is if there are 4 usb ports on the front. Also looking at the serial number is also helpful.

[@THANOS_SPA]

What if it has 2 ports and it says ceche01??

[@detectiveblutomindpretzel6292]

@@THANOS_SPA doesnt exist

[@THANOS_SPA]

@@detectiveblutomindpretzel6292 mine has 4 and says cechg04 but it has burnt motherboard lol

[@Sanity98]

If you used to repair PS3’s then how on Earth didn’t you clock immediately lol

[@ShadowKrueger]

I always liked how Sony used the Raimi Spider-Man font for this version of the console haha👍🏻

[@KingStr0ng]

I really wish they kept it. The newer PS3 logo looks ugly.

[@autolife2785]

@@KingStr0ng I think that the older Sam Raimi Spiderman PS3 logo was a very cool look. On my slim, I kinda made it unique, not gonna lie; I made the new logo "PS3" white, and I also added the old Sam Raimi Spiderman "Playstation 3" logo to it as well.

[@joeyboy3209]

I knew when I saw 2 usb ports the ps2 game wasn't gonna work. Still a decent deal for $50

[@extremepsykosis]

Nobody ripped you off. You assumed incorrectly that a properly listed post was something it was not, and failed to recognize this until well into the video. You then proceeded to blame the seller for your inabilities.

[@user-te1le7ck6b]

rookie mistake 1 : putting console on carpet rookie mistake 2 : not realising that ps1 compatibility doesn't mean ps2 rookie mistake 3 : using a somewhat damaged cd slot rookie mistake 4 : not realising hard drives can be swapped and not reading the listing properly You live and learn

[@Himothy_xx]

G lmfao dude got cut from the team within 5 minutes

[@bryanvallejo2584]

Only specific 40gb models can do ps2

[@08esco]

This is the newer model because it is mat. The 60 GB one is chrome and has more usb ports

[@mitsostechtips9047]

that's what I was to say, same thing

[@flizzy4645]

How comes they nerved the fat PS3 much more

[@autolife2785]

I'll go ahead and say it; finding a PS3 fat in good condition is near impossible these days. I got a used 80 gig, backwards compatible back a year ago off of ebay and while it was working good for a couple months, it got YLOD. I do remember it would used to get pretty loud and overheat, and shut down sometimes. I tried repairing it twice; first time replacing the thermal paste, didn't work. Second time heating up the capacitors, still no luck. I got the slim instead and so far I'm satisfied with it. It runs flawlessly like new, and it's truly an awesome console. I just play my PS2 games on my PS2 instead.

[@TyroClint]

I still have a 60gb PS3 so I knew the moment you took it out of the box that It wasn’t. 60gb model has 4 USB ports, flap opens on front for SD card etc and the silver front is meant to be shiny

[@CassandraPantaristi]

Yea, the mirror trim is the number 1 factor in telling a PS3 is backwards compatible. Other than the 20GB with the black trim, the mirrored trim PS3s were the only other ones that had it.

[@Gakki_Aniki]

I don't know if he's trolling or not ... "I USED TO REPAIR PS3s"

[@YoungMrBlue]

Now he does it for a living lmao

[@bboy7531]

Another thing to point out is that the ports on the back are on the left side. The CECHA01 has the ports on the right side, closer to the power switch.

[@Dyl_Apple]

Also the thing that didn’t flip up in the beginning is supposed to flip up on the backwards compatible model and the backwards compatible console also has 4 Hannigan ports not 2

[@bboy7531]

@DylApple, You are 100% correct with both of your facts.

[@amirali.m7621]

60 GB doesn't mean backward compatible. It was compeletly your fault you didn't research enough. Even pics on ebay shows it wasn't backward at the first place.

[@Mr88RX7]

Shortly after you opened the box. I already new it wasn't a 60gb console. The original had 4 usb in the front. I actually still have mine and use it all the time

[@jamieross9265]

I also used to have the full backwards compatible 60GB PS3 and it also suffered the ylod :(

[@Mr88RX7]

@@jamieross9265 I feared mine would get the ylod too. So depending how often I use it. I take it apart and clean it regularly and change the thermal paste once every 2 years

[@kelvavelva]

@wobz you can fix it by putting new thermal paste

[@1mcclg1]

I do also! I actually have 3 of them!

[@1mcclg1]

@Mr. Obama Jr. Yes I do!

[@MadMamluk88]

Two things I always check for to get a launch PS3 off eBay: the 4 USB Ports and the Warranty sticker on the side where the HDD is switched out. If missing any of these things, I don’t buy. PS I have what I hope is a legit one coming next week. EDIT: he included the serial number and thankfully it was an A01 not a P01

[@angrymobsters1599]

Like they say, you get what you pay for. No way you were getting a legit backwards compatible one for 50 bucks. The legit models are pricey. A really good condition one can cost you $300.

[@jrob0021]

Well I didn't expect it to be in good condition but yeah $50 was cheap

[@CautionusJay]

@@jrob0021 so yeah it isnt.

[@deshirabrinson272]

The dude at game xchange told me they only worth 50 even ifs it backwards compatibility .they base the value off of memory

[@mauropoletto5113]

Agree, and these BC age like fine wine: if they are kept in good condition and never had issues they keep getting more and more expensive. If you see one dust free and in good condition for $150 or more just grab it! There is a reason why a CHECHA01 weights over 5kg and an 80gig hdd only weights just above 3.6kg. Sony were just losing money with these BC ones hence the reason they started producing the 80gig fat and the slim models.

[@raywoodfin6465]

I bought one for a 100$ with ps2 and ps3 games

[@cysper4703]

5:03 Ah yes. This is not the console you wanted. Different PS3 Logo.

[@flameboi4209]

thats not true, a Phat BC PS3 updated to the latest software will show the new logo, i know this because i have a Phat BC PS3

[@ChrisCovers78]

I knew the second that door on the front didn’t open, that this wasn’t a 60gb BC unit.

[@siloPIRATE]

The lack of 4 USB ports is the other tell

[@heydata]

Cmon dude, we can even see on the pic that this is not a backward compatible model ...

[@supbro293]

you can tell this isnt an og ps3 because the silver around the drive on the original was glossy plastic not a mat finish (EDIT: I forgot to mention that the backward compatible ps3 has 4 usb ports)

[@jrob0021]

Ahh

[@Nonya_Concern]

@@jrob0021 another easy way to tell is that the letters of the playstation logo on the side of the backwards compatible ps3's are also raised up so you can actually feel the letters with your fingers. they arent smooth or flush to the console as they are on the non backwards compatible models.

[@eliasmartinez6406]

The disc might be dirty

[@bluepeng8895]

Also, if it has 2 USB-A Ports, it's not backwards compatible with PS2. Only the ones with 4 USB-A ports are backwards compatible with PS2. That's the easiest way to tell if it's backwards compatible with PS2

[@electronicreviewer2541]

Jacob R I've gotten 2 backwards compatible PS3 fats Ive bought one for 30.00 the other for 60.00 both for parts they both didn't read discs I've fixed both and they both work

[@Spartan007]

Rookie mistake. Yet you stated in the video that you have “repaired” ps3’s in the past foh lol

[@optimusp517]

B Your Own Plug what a bunch of crock right? If you’ve repaired PS3 you should’ve known this.

[@qelsiankelley589]

B Your Own Plug where in the video tho

[@anthropicPanda]

The moment you realize the other sticker on the back says “PS3 160GB” The key thing is it having 2 USB slots on the front. Always 4 for backwards compatibility. The 80GB model also had its own form of backwards compatibility. Software emulation mainly and it didn’t matter what firmware it was on (since there was a rumor that you would lose it if you updated the console) I do hate eBay sometimes.. eBay also ruins prices for things. Especially old things. Prices get jacked ridiculously high for things that usually aren’t worth it. But I paid $100 for an unopened copy of Hitman Agent 47 for PC. Turned out it was opened, the sticker on the bottom showed that the paper ripped, which made the words not line up. So they gently put the sticker back on. I complained to the seller and they refunded me in full and I got to keep the game. eBay can be super fun and you can find great deals. But the sellers reputation matters, if they screw someone, they can’t hide it. Never give them 5 stars if they don’t earn it and that includes packaging. Personally I think this person did a horrible job packing that console but I might just be a stickler for that.

[@MarblesSoda]

Some 80 gig models weren't backwards compatible but some were which is why you need to be careful

[@copy.floppy]

he thought every ps3 60 gb can do ps2 its his fault and he didn’t do any research

[@anthropicPanda]

@@copy.floppy checks out

[@nigelnightmare4160]

The a01 and c01 were both backwards compatable with PS2. The c01 was the same as the 60 gig but with brushed effect instead of chrome. After they went to emulation software the compatability with PS2 dropped from 100% to around 80%. HTH

[@ninjamigs1766]

im pained by your mistake. but hey for 50 bucks you learned alot. some lessons are not anywhere near that cheap bro. great video

[@KingRey.]

This is why its important to do some research before buying something.

[@GlassEyeGaming]

This reminds me of my eBay experience regarding the top-loading NES. This occurred back in 1999 when the site was still in its infancy. Back then.. the community boards were very active. I requested to buy all top loaders.. and ended up buying most of them offered to me through the message boards. Since pictures couldn’t be attached back then to the message boards .. I bought most of them sight unseen. ALL the ones I bought were the SIDE LOADING ones. Haha. To this day.. 21 years later.. I still don’t have a top loading one.

[@jrob0021]

Lol wow

[@SegaChann3l]

Hard

[@jasperfox6821]

Yikes, and this when the Internet was still taking off.....this never change huh, even 20 odd years later.

[@kennethfairley7955]

I still have a backward compatible ps3 that has never failed. I keep it clean and thermal paste has been changed.

[@sonofastudstudios4552]

This exact thing happened to me. While I was looking through eBay and I saw a listing for a “backwards compatible” ps3 with the pictures showing that it was the backwards compatible model, but when it arrived it turned out to be the wrong model.

[@michaelgould1706]

Ways to tell it’s an original and to play all: .1. The flap opens on front for use of SD ports. .2. There are 4 USB ports .3. The trim is a shiny chrome not a Matt plastic grey. .4. The logo on the top is raised like a 3D print so should just sit off the surface. .5. Lastly there should be vents all around the unit. I’m going off my broken PS3 from Hong Kong I had for 5 years.

[@LekkerVibes]

7:07 The exact moment he realised he has been switcheroo-ed😂

[@adammzain]

9:45 Jacob R: 20GB and 40GB is not compatible 20GB ps3 phat: Am i A joke to you?!?

[@davidstring8301]

There are so many giveaways that it wasn't actually backwards compatible with PS2 games. How do you have so many subscribers?

[@greenplay-doh761]

Didn’t realize there were so many “experts” here. If someone has already said what you’re about to type why waste your time?

[@darksidegamer6192]

this is a fake video anyways, you can tell he was acting plus nobody buys a backwards compatible ps3 and only checks for the hdd size.

[@dfromthawoodshow4812]

@@darksidegamer6192 WTF are you talking about? Bro, you have to check the hard drive space in order to see if you have the proper backwards compatible model. That's like me saying don't check the model number to see if you have the right system.

[@nightknight445]

RIP. For future reference, look out for a flip cover for the SD card slots, 4 USB ports at the bottom instead of 2, and a shiny chrome color around the disc slot instead of a brushed matte finish.

[@Johnny90296]

Easy way to tell if it’s backwards compatible is by the chrome trim on front and also the 4 USB ports on the bottom

[@LILGHETTI]

At the beginning of the video, I was concerned because I didn't see the chrome disc slot! Good video man!

[@abo1199]

I was able to get a 60gb ps3 from an auction 6 years ago for $35. I replaced the thermal paste and drilled a hole in the casing where the fan is. Still works great to this day!

[@retrobox5677]

fan mod or custom firmware can only save this consoles from ylod.

[@copy.floppy]

actually drilling a hole in to it will make it hotter cause you don’t mess with the ps3 cooling

[@bizzles44]

eBay is literally 50/50 hit and miss. I bought one on eBay for $40 that was a POS and another one for $80 a year ago and the 2nd one is the CECHE01 model which works PERFECT and had been barely played. Well worth $80. Sometimes you get lucky

[@mileskratz]

Don’t think the seller was scamming just you didn’t realise that it wasn’t the correct model and proceeded to buy without knowing the things that distinguish a backwards compatible from a non backwards, there is meant to be 4 USB slots instead of two and you didn’t have the extra vents and had not the right model number

[@alexptjp9569]

When he tried to open the chamber to the sd slot and it didn't open, I was like "Oh boy". Followed up by the 2 usb ports -> Me: *facepalm*

[@czhalo]

The og ps3 has 4 usb ports, an SD card compartment on the left, that glossy silver trim behind the playstation logo should be chrome, and their should be a chrome splitter under the 4 usb ports. I bought mine on offerup a couple years ago, really dusty but nothing I haven't cleaned up before.

[@xXshinichiconanXx3]

It hurt so much, knowing that you were gonna be disappointed from the moment when I saw it didn’t have the SD Card slots and only 2 USB ports

[@bsanchez3563]

Ikr

[@marlonwebber4952]

60 and early 80 gb models have four USB ports and sd slots on the front! When I saw the model number and dull gray trim, it was a dead giveaway! I knew that ps2 game wasn’t going to work at all!

[@sixhundredstiiizysix6133]

That 5 percent got you 😂💀

[@DiGiTAL_S80]

the backwards compatible ps3 has a 90nm cpu and gpu they consume a lot of power and because of that, the psu gets very hot due to high power consumption which cracks the solder beneath the cpu and gpu, and kills the nec/tokin capacitors and bluray drive chipset which results in the yellow light of death

[@SiCVoltage]

Yes the original PlayStation 3 60GB console had the actual PlayStation One and 2 original hardware built inside this particular models system.

[@rabitec.]

One of the "actual pics from the listing" clearly showed the sticker with the serial. So in all seriousness I ask myself why you didn't google the serial before you bought it?

[@ortegonadam]

EXACTLY!!literally takes 5 mins...Its like common sense search it before you buy. Not afterwards once your money's gone.

[@samdeanson9927]

I literally bought one from a reseller and they said if it had 4 usbs at the front it was ps2 compatible but 2 USB ports means not backwards compatible.

[@MRARCADE]

Most have 4 USB ports, sd slots, and very shiny metallic finish. Total bummer man. Don't worry - ps5 coming soon !! Yeaahh boy. Pray they keep there work on backwards compatible 👍👍

[@chippurvis6879]

Gotta love the unrealistic reactions. Academy award winning....

[@Dashman98]

Ps2 backwards compatible ps3 have: -Shiny chrome strip (not silver) near the BR slot -the Playstation 3 logo on the top is also shiny chrome - 4 usb slots -the media compartment must open NOT ALL 60gb are backwards compatible. 1st gen 60gb CECH-A01 are, but 2nd gen PAL 60gb are not

[@RondoOfBloodX]

Yeah the minute I would've seen the 2 ports instead of 4 I knew that I was being ripped off.

[@Just_Zack]

PS2 compatible PS3 models for the NTSC market are CECHA (60GB) or CECHE (80GB). Any other model number will play PS1 and PS3 games only.

[@sbkilla187]

If you don’t have the media card slots which is on the left of the console which suppose to lift up then it’s not backwards compatible sorry And the backwards compatible console has 4 USB ports on the bottom left as well 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jrob0021]

Yeah I vaguely remembered both of those things, so I started getting worried when I saw it was just 2 USB ports and no sd card slot lol

[@blakebambam3143]

I could tell by the thumbnail (without clicking on the video) that the ps3 isn’t backwards compatible. The grey color in the front is the dead giveaway. Backwards compatible ones are either reflective chrome, or are all black.

[@natewhitelow1]

Bro this is why you need to know what you’re doing when you buy stuff on eBay or anywhere else second party. As soon as you pulled it out the box I saw that it was not backwards compatible. And you should’ve noticed too lol you saw two USB ports and your card reader slot door is nonexistent 😂 you said yourself that these are extremely hard to find. And you really thought you found one on eBay for $55? Lol smooth. I just bought one for $200. And that’s a good deal for one of these. Mine works perfectly and looks great. I have a lead on another one that a guy is selling for $120. I don’t think he knows what he has. Kind of like you did

[@majorpayne0195]

The fat PS3 with 4 USB ports on the front are the model that have either full or partial PS2 compatibility.

[@dairykingofthemidwest4544]

I always always go for the 4 port chrome trim model to be on the safe side. I don't care for hard drive size i end up replacing with solid state drives anyway. Always ask for a photo of the serial number as some 2 port models offer some ps2 support via emulation. I've been lucky that local sellers were honest that their 4 port models lost their ability to play back ps2 disks. I still have my og phat. Do thorough maintenance twice a year hopefully lasts a good while longer

[@sha-elemental6321]

Knew it wasn't a 60 gig launch model once he took it out of the box hahahahahahahahahaha

[@heynic37]

>used PS3 repair guy >doesn't know obvious differences between models or CECH-codes This, ladies and gentlemen, is why you inform yourself at least 30 minutes and don't buy stock image only things

[@User_1795]

It's on 4.82 jailbreak it!! You can make it backwards compatible plus you can play any retro game you want with emulators.

[@tylerg3568]

The original PS3 with 4 USB port is backwards compatible with PS2 you're being scammed by eBay seller

[@stantwice9564]

I have 4 usb port :))

[@thestardustgamer296]

@mylifeintheknifetrade actually he's right & wrong the only ps4 with the 4 usbs that are backwards capable are the 20 60 & the limited edition Motor Storm & MGS 4 80 gb one

[@Run187]

No, he bought what was advertised. I'd be happy to pay 40 gbp for a working ps3..

[@thestardustgamer296]

@@Run187 He brought what he thought was a 60 gb PS3 which he found out wasn't a 60gb it was a 160gb ps3

[@TsuyAr]

Watching this as someone who tracked a Partial Emulation PS3 on his own and had it repaired is painful.

[@ninthx007]

If I can remember the 60 gig backwards compatible PS3 had the memory card slots and the 20 gig didn't

[@bimmer8602]

Yep, and the 20gb one didn't even have wifi if I'm correct.

[@MGOFor3ver]

That's the only PS3 that's completely black.

[@mavowar72]

AviCul o that was the “Core” system. I had to settle for buying one of those on release day because all the 60gb units were taken. People camping out over night to get those. Lol

[@legendaryocelot]

You needed more knowledge. Backwards compatable ones have 4 usbs, and have chrome trim, non backwards compatable ones have 2 usbs and silver trim.

[@Nelson_C_KNOWS]

Switch-a- roow. I like this phrase lol

[@amrsalama911]

First thing I noticed in the first second of the video was the model number which is a CECHP01... The only backwards compatible models are the CECHA, CECHB, CECHC & CECHE (A&B being full hardware backwards compatibility and C&E being partial emulation)

[@NextGeneration9501]

how do you "used to repair" ps3 when you don't know which model is bc lol. even for a non-repair guy like me, i would study about that bc ps3 on internet before i buy online. i guess you've probably panick buying when you saw that listing and you assumed other buyer will buy that soon. don't rush next time lmao.

[@Gsr_automotive]

The dead giveaway was the fact that this has 2 USB ports in the front

[@reagenparker3221]

As soon as that door didn’t open and saw 2 USB ports yep wasn’t a backwards compatible

[@guitarboyjeff]

B01 20GB and A01 60GB launch models are the system on a chip backwards compatible ones meaning they shoved a PS2 by adding the Emotion Engine chip on the motherboard. The E01 don’t know the storage capacity is software emulated backwards compatible but it’s compatibility is slightly less than the A01 and B01 which basically are the launch models. The E01 also looks just like the A01 with the chrome finish.

[@AhPhoey]

Jacob, did the Ebay ad you purchased this from state that it was backwards compatible? If yes, then you have Ebay protection and can get your money back. If not, then you are screwed.

[@BLKBRD-SR71]

For those who don't know. If you want a backwards compatible PS3, look for the last 3 digits of the serial number. The ones to get are A01 & B01. The E01 uses emulation just like most slim models. Also if the model number is not shown or has been swapped, look for 4 USB ports. ALL NON-backwards compatible PS3's have ONLY 2 ports. Another thing to note ALL PS3's can play PS2 games through the PSN store. BUT only the A01 & B01 can play PS2 discs.

[@LightningTheRaiden98]

I cold literally tell from the start it wasn't the right model m8

[@jeffhammond1709]

With some old ps3s. You actually need to download the ps3 configuration from the playstation store

[@TriWaZe]

Should have watched MetalJesus’s video. The backward capable ps3 has 4 usb ports on the front...

[@ENFDO]

I bought a fat ceche01 for 70 and everything goes fine except i think its time (maybe again) to changes in the collant pads.

[@iNAZUMA_AiDAN_H]

Not all First models are backwards compatible with PS2, that's the reason why PS2 games didn't work, And why there is no memory card slots next to disc trays Not even 4 usb ports

[@thestardustgamer296]

Actually i had a 60GB ps3 and it was fully backwards capable the one only ones that are full backwards capable are 20 & 60 gigabytes the 80 is limited backwards capable with the ps2 if its ether the metal gear solid or motor storm limited edition ps3 and the 40 second generation 80 gb & 160 gigabytes and not backwards capable with ps2

[@iNAZUMA_AiDAN_H]

@@thestardustgamer296 but the one he got was a second revision with two usb ports, no card slots and most importantly, System on a chip *AKA* PS2 compatability

[@thestardustgamer296]

@@iNAZUMA_AiDAN_H I know he got the 160 fat one the guy who sold it to him ripped him off

[@iNAZUMA_AiDAN_H]

@@thestardustgamer296 yeah. All that the owner did was just swapped the hard drive and called it a day. We know that for sure.

[@thestardustgamer296]

@@iNAZUMA_AiDAN_H it's a 160 the 60GB serial number is CHECHAthe 160's serial numbers is CECHP or CECHQ

[@jonjenkins5793]

Ol for those who are confused on classification. Used is as is. rebuilt is a device, item, or equipment that was faulty in some same and the fault was replaced nothing else. A refurbished is a product that had some major issue and along as the housing is in an excellent condition then they got it and out all new internals. Unless something changed recently, then this is how it all classified more or less

[@sherlanmamaril7368]

Nah cech 00 Itherws a specific model not just basing on ur hdd

[@markus19999]

I bought a backwards compatible PS3 last December for about £120 from eBay UK. The condition is perfect, it has very little scratches and the guy even said he had changed the thermal paste! I'd say it was a pretty good deal

[@baconatorrodriguez4651]

Yeah, got one for £80, said it was BC and recently delidded. Said it had YLOD but "fixed". Checked the price for YLOD repair in case (would cost me £130 total, with the £50 YLOD fix) , totally seemed reasonable. High five to us!

[@Daniel-dl6fp]

Only the ps3 with the flap and card reader and shiny finish on the front play ps2 games not just every 60gb model feel so bad for you

[@jrob0021]

Yeahh that's honestly the point when I started getting worried lol. I could've sworn the 60gb had a flap

[@tenchimuyio]

Found 3 at my recycling center. Fixed them, three A01 models one E01 model. Chilling in my closet .fixing ps2s now

[@Nodnarb95SE]

CECH-A01 That’s the one you need and that’s not the one you got

[@lilpp4791]

dannie curlett I’ll give you 100$ for it

[@lilpp4791]

Falco Gaming you shut up

[@Crylhound]

I always wonder how these consoles get so scratched. I mean, I have had consoles since the early 90s and never ever had any of them a single scratch

[@Southized]

Kids putting them in backpacks along with other junk and they get tossed around

[@Crylhound]

@@Southized Sounds understandable

[@ErnestJay88]

When i see 2 usb ports i knew you were getting scammed.

[@Tylergitmed]

What dose that mean?

[@ot4kon]

CECHAxx (60 GB) and CECHBxx (20 GB) - Full hardware backwards compatibility. CECHCxx (60 GB) and CECHExx (80 GB) - Limited hardware emulation

[@HanoverFiste001]

I sell Tons of Stuff on eBay. First I would say to you, You should have Looked at the Pictures of the PS3 showing the Serial Number. If there weren't any pictures, as I say Many times on my listing, ASK QUESTIONS. No Pictures to me means move to the next listing. Yes, you got screwed. You Didn't get what you wanted. BUT, you only paid $51.00. Still not to bad. Resell it! Geez, at least it still works. I haven't owned one yet that lasted more than 3-4 Years, or hasn't been Re-Balled 5 Times. And your fault for Not Asking Questions Prior to buying the item. If the Backwards Compatibility is of the Most importance. Ask Questions, Ask Questions, Ask Questions. If you don't get an answer, That should also set off some flags. Don't buy from them. Period. Oh, and By The Way, I was NOT the person that sold this item to you. LOL

[@overdoseiinstereo]

my dad has one that's turning 11 when I turn 14

[@HanoverFiste001]

@@overdoseiinstereo Wow, Lucky You/Your Dad. LOL.

[@overdoseiinstereo]

@@HanoverFiste001 haha its a matte silver trim fat one but it only has 2 ports. He modded it to have a 240gb hard drive from my brothers old gaming pc

[@overdoseiinstereo]

@@HanoverFiste001 I have a super slim by the way

[@jaezone3400]

I paid 55 free shipping for the 60gb BC model back in 2020. It had no controller, but it played all ps gen disc 1-3. It was also modded and delided. I just updated the mod to the new evilnat firmware 4.90 and it’s still running!

[@KingRey.]

The second you pointed the camera to the front face of the console, I knew you were doomed.

[@trendmassacre8423]

Were you drinking Cola before making this video? Sounds like you were trying to belch at times 🤣

[@mushroom774]

To be fair the seller did not lie to you it does have a 60gb hdd in it the rest is on you for not doing your home work

[@JarilloYT]

I mean he did switch out the hard drive and called it a 60 GB when I actually wasn’t also it wasn’t backwards compatible because I didn’t have four USB slot so that’s on YOU For not doing your homework

[@EvilTurkeySlices]

@@JarilloYT notice the seller didn’t show the front of the system.

[@JarilloYT]

@@EvilTurkeySlices I know he just made such a cool statement that I just had to do it to him

[@Rodrigo-ks6oc]

@@EvilTurkeySlices or maybe THE SELLER DID. And Jacob just didn't include the photo where it shows the front of the console..

[@pj_mars9791]

Bro I'm sorry to hear that. My partner works on eBay he said you got to be extremely careful and read your ads before making a purchase next time. Go buy Amazon there the truth but be extremely careful

[@Daniel-dl6fp]

Make a claim terrible condition and not the one you ordered make a claim and get your money back also sometimes ebay let's you keep the console and get the refund

[@7531monkey]

How do you know its not the one he ordered? We didnt see the listing.

[@thesummergamer7245]

@@7531monkey it isn't the one he ordered cuz it was supposed to be ps2 game compatible and it isn't

[@RonyIsaPony]

There is way too much misinformation being spread about PS2 backwards compatible PS3's. It does not matter whether it is a 60gb, 80gb, 40gb, or 20gb. People change out harddrives way too often and the boxes are not always there. You distinguish it by the model numbers like he did at the end of the video. So there are 4 different backwards compatible models out there. 3 of them look identical up until the serial. The 4 models are the CECHAXX, CECHBXX, CECHCXX, and CECHEXX. The CECHAXX is the launch model that came out in every region. This is the 60gb model and it has the chrome accents, translucent plastic (yes the backwards compatible models have translucent plastic where the later fats with silver accents are pure black), card reader flap, 4 usb ports, and had the complete PS2 hardware inside so it has the CPU and GPU all in one chip. The CECHAXX is considered the definitive model. The CECHBXX is a really strange one and is the ugly duckling out of all backwards compatible PS3's nay all PS3's. This came out as a 20gb model and has a black accent strangely enough but no wifi. It lacks the flap with card readers and for some reason has full PS2 hardware in it just like the CECHAXX. Those were the only models with the full PS2 hardware in it, those PS3's will play PS2 games as good a PS2 as it is running off of original hardware. The 3 model that was released was the CECHEXX which has only the PS2 GPU. It looks identical to the CECHAXX, but it lacks full hardware. This PS3 will play PS2 games quite well, but it will lag or stutter in certain games and some games do not work. The CECHEXX is an 80gb model originally. Now the last on is the CECHCXX which was released only in PAL regions and it is pretty much a CECHE01. They are identical from the outside as they both have the card reader flap and have silver accenting, but the motherboard is a little different. They both have partial emulation of PS2 games as the CXX contains the PS2 GPU as well. The CECHCXX is a 60gb and it was only released in PAL regions. Those are EVERYTHING that is needed to distinguish backwards compatible PS3's. If I forgot anything please mention it. I would love to know more about these as they are quite interesting compared to the rest of the PS3's.

[@Akechi_The_Phantom_Detective]

Yeah, the only version of the PS3 60GB that has backwards compatibility was the CECHA Model. It has 4 USB slots as well as several memory card slots under the base plate that you pointed out. This model was released as standard in the UK but I believe in the US it came bundled with MGS4. Some 20GB PS3's in the US can play PS2 games but weirdly not all of them.

[@sk84lyfe1211]

60gb CECHA was the launch model here in the US. It was the standard here in the US on launch day back in 2006, years before MGS4 even came out. The 60gb backwards compatible model never had a bundle here in the US. In 2008 Sony released a revised 80gb backwards compatible console that came bundled with MGS4, however that consoles backwards compatibly was through emulation, not built in hardware. Also, ALL 20gb CECHB consoles here in the US are backwards compatible. They never released a console with as small a hdd as the 20gb launch model (excluding the 12gb super slim, but that is flash memory not even a drive), coupled with the fact that both the 20gb and 60gb consoles have the ps2 chips built in, every 20gb ps3 can play ps2 games.

[@tzmacadociouz7798]

It's the 40gb consoles that are backwards compatible. One way to tell is the black plastic piece to the left of the disc drive pops up and has ports inside... most ppl didnt know that