I Bought a LIKE NEW Backwards Compatible PS3 from EBAY... will it work this time??

I'm a big fan of buying stuff from eBay. This time, I decided to go for a premium console and bought an 80GB Backwards Compatible PS3! This is a legendary console because it's one of the only PS3 consoles than can play PS2 games. This console even game with the original box. Check out the video to see if I got my money's worth!
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[@jrob0021]

Is this the best console of all time??

[@neilhitchen9989]

Love my fat ps3 :D

[@martin.aguilar.a]

Yeah it does. It’s pretty fine tho. But i have a PS2 and PS3 slim btw. I love my PS slims.

[@OfSpeed]

its pretty good, but nothing can beat PC

[@ricardovazquezIsDumb]

Maybe

[@AvalarRazielTS]

I hate glossy consol...that why i got PS3 slim not fat(PS3SS look like some cheap console from china so no thx) ... its nice to have warrany stiker but 1st think I did with my ps3 was change permal paste and HDD to SSD .

[@GoldenEagle9000]

it has been forever since i played ps3 it feels nice to see people still use it

[@jrob0021]

It's a solid console

[@GoldenEagle9000]

@@jrob0021 yes

[@darthgonk8918]

solid? i would say THICC

[@theshield1613]

I still have my launch ps3 60gb and now it in my closet since 2009, perfect condition 100%.

[@tekkenfan01]

@@theshield1613 give it to me

[@rockyramsy]

This is a great PS3. Now all you need to do is send it to game stop and ask them to use sanding paper to turn it to matte black

[@ben-tol]

😂🤣😂😂

[@aliensquid]

They are the experts at sand paper matte that us for sure!! 🤣🤣

[@Crorksy]

Yuck

[@gigib.7956]

Funny asf. 😆 🤣 😂

[@souless2009]

​@@aliensquid a

[@MetxsightseerRailfan]

The difference between Sixaxis and DualShock 3 is that the Sixaxis did not have any rumble feedback due to an ongoing legal battle with Immersion. Once the lawsuit was settled in 2007, Sony introduced the DualShock 3 with rumble.

[@TheChillStart]

What was the legal battle about?

[@MetxsightseerRailfan]

@@TheChillStart really don't know what happened back then, but the first time I heard about no rumble 8n Sixaxis Controllers was 50 Facts about the Playstation 3 from Mystic.

[@TheChillStart]

@@MetxsightseerRailfan oh I see

[@futbolproactive3059]

Stating the obvious AHH the best type of comments.

[@sander230e]

I'm not 100% sure, but i thought the 2nd difference was that the 1st model also had a giro-sensor built in. And the dualshock didn't. I know for sure the 1st have this feature bc i own one. And there are some supporting games for this function. (and demo's). 1st model is also transparent-black. (just hold it against a lamp or something to see it). And it weighs less, bc it has no rumble feature.

[@HornedFrog619]

Ahh the Spider-Man font is so cool

[@ComputerTechnic217]

ikrrr

[@moi10_tennyson]

where is the font tell me !!

[@HornedFrog619]

@@moi10_tennyson the branding on the box and the system. Sony used the same font for the original Spider-Man trilogy.

[@itsjonathan_gaming8248]

Jonathan my name is your name

[@Eclipzebass]

@@itsjonathan_gaming8248 same

[@Harbourmaster68]

"Mirror finish" with a massive scratch :( CF = CompactFlash.

[@CasSpell]

I'm honestly shocked that your PS3's CPU fan did not take off! Because a console at that age is sure to have crusty old thermal compound on the CPU right now 😅👍

[@ivan.guitaraaa1903]

How bout the ps4?

[@dodovomitory3496]

@@ivan.guitaraaa1903 Same

[@ShelyMB]

The thermal paste depends on how much the console was used. The more usage the more the thermal paste over time gets hard and crusty like. I know cuz I replaced the paste for one I got from whatnot. Boy that stuff was nasty and cruddy. Hardly any dust inside thank goodness. I am not tech expert, but have enough skills and experience.

[@knighthawk86855]

I found a perfect one in the trash during clean out of a local college dorm, the kid gave it to me, and controllers, needed a little cleaning, and it works perfectly.

[@jrob0021]

That's pretty cool. Wonder why he was throwing it away lol

[@knighthawk86855]

@@jrob0021 I find when the kids leave college, they have very limited space, you should see what they leave behind, nice TVs, game consoles, fans, the expensesive ones, tools, mopeds.

[@jrob0021]

@@knighthawk86855 that's crazy, never thought about that. I guess space is especially a premium if they are flying home

[@knighthawk86855]

@@jrob0021 exactly.

[@americawalk1154]

Rich kids. They hav no savings mentality

[@SteelSpurs]

Having just a PS5 and a backwards compatible PS3 is what I dreamed of, but having recently bought a PS2, I want to treasure it forever.

[@willryan4974]

Haha my brother is already there living the dream

[@thecoolguy549]

I don't own a backwards compatible PS3 used to,but I've got a cfw PS3 slim next to my ps5 cfw PS3s are the next best thing for PS2 backwards compatibility.and it's still just 2 console's for 5 generations.

[@LandonTheToon]

There’s his real life face!!! 11:06

[@ADeeSHUPA]

uP

[@coolguy2873]

He didn’t even censor it lol.

[@JoshYaDunoe]

Still have my backwards compatible Ps3 that I bought at launch, absolutely love it best looking console ever in my opinion. Had a friend put in a more powerful fan with adjustable speeds and upgraded the thermals to avoid overheating! Runs like a dream

[@ad_stayfly7]

I need that

[@Florin20D]

Did u experience ylod or did it had ylod before/after the modification u did?Ik phat models are very common in getting it

[@powerpc64]

@@Florin20D there are things such as the “frankenstein” mod, which replaces the 90nm RSX with a 60 or a 40nm RSX, which eliminates the issue

[@claudespeed277]

I feel like your the kind of person who would love the Pontiac Aztec, such a quirk

[@iamkarlozz]

@@powerpc64how would go by on doing the upgrade?

[@crashoverride576]

Nice. Back in the day when the PS3 got released I was fortunate enough to get 2 PS3 60 gig and 1 PS3 80 gig all backwards compatible. I still have one untouched in the box in my closet and the other 60 and 80 gig models I upgraded the hard drive to 750 gigs and they both still work absolutely fantastic. My opinion the original PS3 system was one of the best consoles. The only problem that I have encountered is it is a dust magnet. But there are some things you can do to help that.

[@dantewolf707]

What do you do to prevent dust around the PS3?

[@aubreygreer]

CF is compact flash and is mostly used on high end cameras (or used to be). CF Express has since replaced it on new cameras. Very strange decision to put those card readers on a video game console. But then again Sony was marketing the PS3 as a multimedia device at the time.

[@3lfamilystudio719]

it was actually common to be used for mini PCs

[@shinonomenano9043]

They put the slot there so people can share photo from the PlayStation 3 because sony also make Cameras and playstation 3 has abylity to open a web browser

[@chriswilliams9734]

My very first ps3. Man I loved this thing. Mine had the rlod after 4 years. I wish I had held on to it and had just swapped the motherboard or something to keep the backwards compatibility. Not long after that happened I traded it in to gamestop for $100 of my ps4 preorder. My ps4 is still running after 7 years. I now have the super slim ps3 that I bought from mercari not too long ago. The ps3 games are really cheap which is why I bought it. I loved the ps3 era.

[@bls3746]

This was my first PS3 i had as well I got it when i was 3 years old but it only lasted about 2 or 3 years. I have no idea how it got to my country though because I live in the UK and this model was only in America I think but not fully sure. I still have mine somewhere I might try and fix it one day but for now I’m happy with my jailbroken slim that I’ve had since this one broke

[@dannyboy643ify]

I’m looking into buying a backwards compatible ps3 but i might just get a ps2 and 3 lol

[@Badar2310]

I'm considering getting a used Backwards compatible PS3. Can you please let me know if this version of PS3 can play pirated versions of PS2 games?

[@thecoolguy549]

​@@Badar2310 you'll need custom firmware for that basically jailbreaking it but don't know how to do it personally

[@beachbaIIs]

i guess im super lucky since i managed to score a backwards compatible ps3 on ebay for £30 recently

[@x2brotherss394]

wait really

[@beachbaIIs]

@@x2brotherss394 yep cant believe it either myself

[@theshield1613]

I still have my launch ps3 60gb with original box and now it's been in my closet since 2009, perfect condition 100%.

[@UdaPlays]

If it costs 30 dollars its probably broken

[@GmkSuperstars]

That's a dub

[@zekerodriguez13]

You’re right, CECHA01 (60GB) & BO1 (20GB) have PS2 hardware. CECHEO1 & CO1 have PS3 emulator software.

[@nonyabusiness999]

Could you please clear up one thing I wasn't sure about?does it have a mirror finish?wasn't too clear in the video 😅

[@maxpowar9986]

Haha

[@deans-rewind2882]

You are indeed correct, It’s backwards compatible via partial emulation. The CECHA01 is the model that is full backwards compatible. By having the emotion engine chip. The other ones that are not the 60gb model have the cell broadband engine chip.

[@DragonProtector]

Interesting

[@apap7170]

The greatest console ever made ,still have mine. Still works 60 gig version

[@ineedandrenaline]

That's PS2

[@redwaldcuthberting7195]

@@ineedandrenaline In terms of sales yes, but it comes down to what you enjoyed most.

[@Mackten420]

I hunt video games and consoles a lot and you rarely see one of these....I bought 3 of the early models one summer from garage sales and all 3 pooped out pretty quick....I repaired a 60G and it worked for a while until i went to turn it on the other day and nothing lol....The same day I hit up the marketplace and got one of these 80G models with 15 games for 50$ and it runs like a champ....I read that having the partial emulation instead of hardware makes the 80G less likely to break down....Im going to open mine up and clean it and put new thermal paste on the processors and a 19 blade fan inside...Its supposed to be the best way to keep em from overheating and pooping out...The metal gear solid sons of liberty ps3 is an 80g with the same serial number with and MG after that....That 80g is the best possible ps3 because that 80g backwards unit actually had Dual Shock 3...Sony had a lawsuit going on over it so that was the only backwards model to get it after the suit was over

[@Thejennonanator]

The og PS3 that's backwards compatible with ps2 games legit had a ps2 built into it

[@ericmiller2052]

The CECHExx didn't come with a dualshock originally. Dualshock 3 didnt come out until like 2009. Also I don't think lacking the emotion engine actually added any reliability. I have 3 backward compatible systems, and the only one that doesn't work properly is the 80gb unit.

[@W4NKER]

I feel like you're on a ps3 spree now

[@DafuckyallLookingAt]

A “psSpree” 😉

[@W4NKER]

@@DafuckyallLookingAt i see what you did there 😳

[@DafuckyallLookingAt]

@A Channel Stan ?

[@ksp1278]

I still have my PS3. I dug it out a few weeks ago after being in storage for the last 13 years! I have since then bought over 40 of the best rated PS3 games (from both the standpoint of graphical quality and from gameplay perspective) and also I have bought a few of the PS2 / PS1 games! Loving it! I have put a cheap 1tb SSD inside now to replace the 60Gb that was in there. I think I will take it apart and repaste the CPU/GPU to help with longevity. I am considering jailbreaking it so that I can copy all of the games to the SSD and not wear out the blueray drive (as that's a main component that's prone to fail over time). I think the one thing that's a little disappointing though is that most PS3 games are 720p or even lower. It looks rather jagged when displayed on my 1080p monitor. It has been so long since I used the console, I think I had nostalgic memories about how good the games looked. I guess I have been spoiled by PC gaming since then.

[@rosstee]

I don't care about resolution as long as a game plays well, but if you don't like 720p you really won't want to play those PS2 / PS1 games 😄

[@pixelsrnautded9286]

The thermal paste on top and underneath the heat spreaders should be changed or this PS3 will soon be another casualty. NSC mods has good info on how to do that.

[@asenciolosangeles6778]

Who that can you send me link I have one I use it and I've never opened it

[@Brivera1126]

The delidding of the gpu is what scares me

[@chriswright8074]

@@asenciolosangeles6778 you should mod it

[@kieronsavage7656]

Yep.... Just left a similar comment.

[@unrewritable]

I still do this on mine every now and then and until this day it is still working fine. Never had YLOD or anything of the sort. Working perfect. I’ve had mine since launch.

[@cruise0074]

I’ve got the 60gig pal model in pristine condition . I don’t use mine though as I want to preserve it. But then again I was a Xbox fan back in the day rather than ps2, so I don’t own any ps2 games.

[@theshield1613]

Same and now it's in my closet since 2009 with original box.

[@tekkenfan01]

Give

[@TRell454]

@@theshield1613 u wanna sell it?

[@hkoizumi3134]

I still have this myself. My box is much more in better condition and it does have all the manual and ads inside. As soon as I opened it back in 2007, I placed the packaging in my closet never to be touched again. It is still there as we speak lol. I really missed the feeling of getting this kind of console because I believe this was the last time we associated Sony with HiFi purchase. For those that are too young, Sony used to be known as quality purchase. Looking at the 1st Gen PS3, you can absolutely tell the Professional look to it.

[@TKIvanov]

"don't know why they included an ethernet cable, pretty sure the console has wi-fi" Because a wired connection is still, to this day (let alone 15 years ago), better than a wireless one?

[@DiscoverALLAH7777777]

20gb is not wifi...Last backward compatinke was this edition Ps3.The rest of the 80GB were not...Sold the last factory sealed Sony PS3 60GB for £1750 on Ebay..

[@thecookj454]

This console is very expensive specifically the (CECHA01) model. It’s becoming rare to the point where it’ll be a collectors item in the future. I advise getting one of these as soon as possible before the price of these things get ridiculous

[@soulja617]

I found 2 for $300 each do u think it’s a good $600 investment ?

[@thecookj454]

@@soulja617 I picked up a ao1 and it wasn’t worth it for me. I ended up selling it back. I sold it back because if you jailbreak a ps3 slim you can play hundreds of ps2/ps1 games for free. It’s a super heavy/clunky console. The disc drive was loud as hell and the console overheats way faster than the ps3 slim. If you are buying it to collect it may be worth it but if you just want to play ps2 games on ps3 you can easily modify a ps3 slim and play ps2 games that way.

[@soulja617]

@@thecookj454 Thanks for the very helpful info, I just don’t know about jailbreaking at all.

[@soulja617]

@@thecookj454 that was the launch one so maybe that’s why u had more issues then usual but I may pick up a E model even tho it’s emulator they seem to run better if decently cared for

[@hadi420_]

@@thecookj454 if you modify a ps3 slim and play ps1 and ps2 games you will get very bad frame rate

[@67Wilky]

Mod it and install webman and you can see how much playtime the console actually has (how much time its been on)

[@That_Handle]

[Noted] _Thanks!_ 👍

[@3lfamilystudio719]

and turn fan speed to 35% so it will be not too loud

[@goldensperm7182]

@@3lfamilystudio719 it would be best to put the fan percentage where the sony engineers decided how much it should be.

[@supbro293]

i could tell right fron the thumbnail u got it bc it was glossy on the disc drive

[@ComputerTechnic217]

and the chrome trim in the bottom

[@ChaotixBR]

I still have my bricked ylod first model ps3, i tried to fix it but it didn't work.

[@TheSterlingArcher16]

You try the capacitors?

[@overcastskyline1747]

Same, just waiting for the day when some genius solves the problem for good.

[@damiennoir1301]

@@overcastskyline1747 You can try to reflow the mainboard without the battery in the oven at 250°C (I live in germany, so you have to convert °C to °F) for a couple of minutes.

[@JerrySM64]

@@damiennoir1301 Reflowing most likely isn't the problem. Most likely it's the dodgy NEC/TOKIN capacitors next to the CELL and RSX. Grüße gehen raus, btw. xD

[@damiennoir1301]

@@JerrySM64 Der YLOD weißt doch auch Mangelkontakt der APU hin? Grüße gehen zurück XD

[@DannyGPro]

Everyone take a shot every time he says mere finish

[@wrenboy2726]

😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@Omrentonth999]

if i did i would need a new liver

[@jameseaton28]

Yes.. keep that pristine backwards compatible PS3 they are not easy to find in such good condition. I have a backwards compatible PS3 too.. it's also in really good condition 👍🏽.

[@robertdonnelly2054]

I have two pristine condition backwards compatible PlayStation 3 Consoles. One is unboxed and used regularly and another one boxed. Many of the leaflets and cables ard still bagged and unopened, but everything is in the box.

[@That_Handle]

Gottabe wary of firmware version, last I read up on latest jailbreaks/CFWs to keep PS2 B-C which was denied to certain PS3 model(s) after update.

[@pennydropper6875]

@@jameseaton28 i just got one and havent connected it to internet or anything yet. So you're saying i shouldnt connect it to internet for update?

[@jameseaton28]

@@pennydropper6875 - Yes.. don't ever attempt to update the PS3 system software.. it will likely result in repair costs.

[@pennydropper6875]

@@jameseaton28 aight for sure thanks for the info. Do you know why that happens by any chance?

[@sabbathtribute]

I almost bought one of these for the backwards compatibility...I tried it out and the unit got very very hot very fast. So I decided against it. I still wish I had one since the ps2 and ps1 games just look miserable on HD televisions

[@taytayrazors9033]

I only pay $80 dollars for My PS3 console and Games and I got From eBay for Christmas and Works fine.

[@moreandmorethings8518]

I’m so glad that the console was used but it stills works don’t you say

[@sameeramzan7463]

I like trains

[@Kylehappy305]

@@sameeramzan7463 Im a Dog

[@ironopps661]

The Slots under the Front Flap are compact Flash, SD card, memory stick, memory stick Pro, and you can also use micro sds with an adapter. Truly Excellent Console.

[@AdamAve93]

Sadly going for well over $300, it’s cheaper just to get a PS3 slim and ps2 both. Only thing you get extra honestly is the combined factor. I just couldn’t jump for it after getting the ylod on my console.

[@jrob0021]

Yeah, tbh I mainly just want to play ps2 games, so I'm probably going to sell this console and just play my ps2 games on my ps2 lol

[@gott2641]

I was going to go back from the start and count how many times you said the phrase "mirror finish" throughout the whole video, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it ;)

[@ThyHeraclez]

I bought mine for $80 at gamestop a few years back lol.

[@jrob0021]

That's a good price

[@erenjaeger2191]

That’s just the regular version, not backwards compatible.

[@ct12369]

Yes, I have a ps3 80gb that I got off of eBay in December of last year and I ended up bidding for it for $210.00 and I think it was worth it because it was in mint condition and it runs smoothly for hours and yes, I still play it. I personally think it is the greatest console of all time because of the looks, features, and games. You’ve earned a sub.

[@Florin20D]

Make sure to replace thermal paste and maybe consider installing a new powerful and efficient fan if u dont wanna get ylod

[@joseolvera9287]

Crash bash is a classic! Played it as a kid :’)

[@jrob0021]

I remember buying it from blockbuster forever ago (probably early 2000s?)

[@EraseableCrab]

My ps3 is backwards compatible with ps1 but not ps2

[@W4NKER]

The original launch variant supports ps2 backwards compatibility

[@Unknown-sf6cs]

all ps3s are compatible with ps1 games

[@maciejgada740]

PS5 can play all PS games, but Sony does not want You to have that. PS1, PS2 and PS3 games can be played by emulation and Sony having ALL tech documentation can make it work with support from devs of PS3 games. Shell out money for re-releases, because Sony does not want us to play games we like, they want your money.

[@gmintraining4597]

Beautiful system, and clean! Looks like a great buy. I still have a BC PS3 and I barely play it anymore as I don’t want it to burn out, but yeah, awesome option to have! Great vid!

[@JerrySM64]

If you have soldering skills, buy tantalum capacitors and swap the NEC/TOKIN capacitors out. Then have fun, your PS3 is now most likely immune to the YLOD. (You have 8 NEC/TOKIN caps in your system. You need 32 Tantalum caps, because you need 4 Tantalum ones to swap 1 NEC/TOKIN)

[@timelymirror7826]

🙃 remember the last fat one you got that wasn't ps2 compatible

[@jrob0021]

Lol yeah

[@maddstewie7193]

@@jrob0021 Do a psp 3000 next:)

[@aidanhelfrich4887]

@@maddstewie7193 aka psp Brit

[@SpaceOwl]

Ebay goes sky-high with those prices, dang. But for a pristine, 80gb PS3 in it's original box, I can see where they were trying to go. I got a PS3 recently for $60, it's not an 80gb though, I think it's a 60gb.

[@jrob0021]

Yeah, it wasnt cheap because it checked all the boxes. In good condition, with original box, warranty sticker still in place, and backwards compatible. They're hard to come bh

[@killerdeamonking]

@@jrob0021 Far versions yes but mods make everything backwards compatible . Even the slims, though I prefer the gloss console over the Matt finish.

[@MaxwellsUnearthly]

Glad you have a great working PS3. I still have my PS3 (80 gig Backwards compatible PS1,2,3 from back in 2006) and it works beautifully still (knock on wood). Back in the day, these 80 gigs ran for 600$ new. I do believe I got mine before the "limited edition", but I would have loved to get this one because motor storm was the game to get back in the day, this game needs a remake for PS5 badly. Last but not least, and I'm not exactly 100% sure about this, but, Sony first made the PS3 with the built-in physical emulator chip to play PS1, PS2. After the console was out for a while, they decided to manufacture the PS3 to be backwards compatible but with software only. I heard this change was made as a way to kinda save money, and because the actual chip was hard to update the software with, because there were some issues playing some PS1, PS2 games that I do believe they fixed with an update. However, I was never quite able to play Hitman blood money with mine, it seemed to freeze all the time at a certain level, and so I never played it again, but still have it lol. Anyways, enjoy, it's a great system to have.

[@maciejgada740]

Yea, PS3 at first had WHOLE PS2 crammed inside, on PCB. Literally. Next revisions had some parts of PS2 removed and those were emulated by software. Next, PS3s had PS2 compatibility removed by removing last bits of PS2 hardware. Putting PS2 HW inside was more convenient for Sony, as they did not want to do any SW PS2 emulation for some reason. PS1 compatibility is done by software emulation.

[@MaxwellsUnearthly]

@@maciejgada740 ugh, sad to report my ps3 has the yellow light of death, sadly I don’t think it can be fixed.

[@rosstee]

@@MaxwellsUnearthly It probably can - worth looking into, or sell it for spares and repairs. Better than throwing away something which might be fixable.

[@jimbosgames21]

I just came across this video now. Sorry I forgot to include the mini usb cable, but glad that you're satisfied with the mirror finish!

[@bmwein1994]

i found a like new 80 gb model at a thrift store recently for $60.

[@mohamedakrouch242]

Dude so crazy, I just whipped out my PS3 and played RDR1 and now your unboxing one, such a coincidence

[@MariusBoss11458]

I unboxed my 2015 PS3 Slim a few months ago just because i wanted to play God of War. Got to play the Whole saga Except GOW 4. I still can't believe I didn't got God Of War 3 for PS4. I still have time and in the Future i can even play it on a PS5.

[@kieronsavage7656]

Shes in beautiful condition.The backwards compatibility feature is also nice but these original older 'fat' models were a bad design fault & are very prone to over heating and dying (yellow light of death). 15 years down the line and these original fatties are dropping like flies. Good luck.

[@GRIMLOCK07]

I believe you mean *"Mini"* USB cable when referring to the PS3.

[@TheBcoolGuy]

MotorStorm: Arctic Edge for the PS2 is an amazing game.

[@fiyahblaze8732]

This the best PS3 glad I had this back in the days! 4 USB ports, BC, also included free game and blu-ray disc in package.

[@homerthompson416]

CECHE emulates the Emotion Engine (PS2's cpu) but has the Graphics Synthesizer (PS2's gpu) in hardware. CECHA and CECHB have both the EE and the GS in hardware.

[@JohnWI13]

So CECHA and CECHB have more support for games right?

[@kamamat530]

In Europe 60gb model is basically exactly same as this model but harddrive is smaller. I found one for 120€ couple years ago with original controller in very good shape but unfortunately not in original box

[@Kyle-pj2vc]

Paid 70 bucks for mine and looks brand new. First gen checha.

[@imbored3289]

Good thing you bought another one in case the rest mysteriously self destruct

[@barebarekun161]

I was about to ship a Fat 60 GB PS3 from Japan but shipping was too expensive so I ditched it and the YLOD time bomb on these early models is always on the the back of my head. I used to have a used 60 GB model model and it only lasted a month 'till it YLOD on me that's why. Slim and Super Slim PS3 is all I need since I'm already doing PS2 SATA HDD mod there's no need for BC on fat PS3. But I loved the looks of launch models so elegant but it only looks like that for 15 minutes. My PS3 Slim is such a tank it over 10 years old and it only needs disc drive replacement despite being very dusty and scratchy.

[@Stringfox]

I just got one dirt cheap, it was used and very dirty on the inside. Spent countless hours brushing every spot clean, changed the paste and replaced the lens tray for the disc drive. Now it runs butter smooth, looks amazing and plays all of my PS2 games - there's no other feeling like that!

[@leonardoserna2238]

Sounds you like you know your stuff. My controller won't sync sometimes when i boot up ps2 games even after "resetting" controller with the little button in the back. But sometimes it will almost like roll of the dice🤣controllers are new and Sony. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 👍

[@rosstee]

@@leonardoserna2238 Old comment I know, but if it's the controller causing problems then PS4 controllers also work on PS3.

[@LNCRFT]

A quiet PS3 like this one is actually bad when it's on official firmware since u can't tell how hot the console itself runs because of the low fan speed. Just 10-13% higher makes a huge difference in temperatures and it's still not very loud or annoying.

[@Jonathan11225]

very nice console, i also have a Backward compatible PS3 it is a 20 GB model in good condition i paid 180$ for it couple years ago and i also have a fat 40GB Japanese PS3 CIB in Ceramic white which i really liked and never available in NA in that color

[@DonNeverGivesUp]

You were lucky you found a PS3 in prestine condition. . As all I see is damaged / spares an repairs for backwards compatibility 🤦‍♂️

[@DJGillman]

I had the same model when this was launched I loved it, but then I had the ylod and was unfixable. I so miss it. Best looking PS3 Sony made and with backwards compatibility was a big pro.

[@Lennji]

12:56 Thats a Mini USB, not a Micro USB and they are not at all hard to come by even in 2023.

[@theheisenberg1961]

“Mirror finish perfect console” *has major scuff on top that he tries to hide and not point out*

[@kdbyers]

Yup that major scuff is trash!

[@RETROCENGO]

Nice, I have the 60gb model that runs ps2 on hardware level, how does it run in software emulation?

[@dahacksterkent8169]

i think this ones plays ps2 hardware as well,, then they included the dual rumble controller is when it was emulation

[@Strider-Ragnarok]

For the price, box included and conditions, you got a good deal.

[@songoku_6446]

i got a 60gb one for modding and it still works great, hard to find 3rd party parts such as better fans nowadays but if you change the thermal paste and keep it standing upright youll be good

[@Mjo742]

Standing upright improves cooling for this model?

[@songoku_6446]

@@Mjo742 air gets pulled from the top and blown out the back of the unit, if you stand upright then it can get better flow. There's a higher chance of suffocation when the consoles on its side, fan has to work harder to cool the unit

[@pepsidude8919]

I don't know why actually, but one other thing that I also always happen to notice with backwards compatible PS3 consoles, for some reason, is that every time you start or quit a PS2 game on the PS3, the Sixaxis or DualShock 3 wireless controller always disconnects from the console and then you have to press the PS button each time to reconnect the controller again. I've had that happen to me too a lot from before whenever I would start or quit a PS2 game on a backwards compatible PS3 even though that doesn't seem to happen with PS1 and PS3 games though. It's only with PS2 games for some reason.

[@grahambeech4634]

I’ve still got my PS3 fatty which I bought on release day. Fitted a 250gb hd many years ago. Still works a treat.

[@jrob0021]

That's awesome. Have you had to do any maintenance on it? Like clean dust out of it?

[@grahambeech4634]

Nope never. Warranty sticker still there. No scratches. Got all my (digital) games on hdd. Whisper quiet. Just a well built console.

[@chriswilliams9734]

@@grahambeech4634 mine lasted 4 years. Had red light of death. I remember trying the hair dryer/ heater gun method to get it to work 😂.

[@grahambeech4634]

Unlucky Chris. Just been and dusted mine. I have 3 of the sixaxis controllers too although 2 of them need new batteries. Problem is I don’t have any discs anymore, ps1,2 or 3, to play ha ha ha.

[@MrAlan1828]

Good Stuff, all my PS3 now all fitted with 1TB SSD's ;)

[@bandkidzilly6172]

Actually jacob, sixaxis is all dualshock 3 controllers, meaning you can ise the controller and turn it to the side to turn in a game instead of the stick

[@elibridgers2781]

The DualShock 3 has rumble, the SixAxis doesn’t.

[@jrob0021]

Ah ok that's whatthe difference was

[@IndigoPowerForce]

and sixaxis is the only controller that is original...i have 6 of them better than the p3 monkeys

[@asheleydavies]

Most important question though.. does this console have a mirror finish? You didn't mention anything about that...

[@jrob0021]

It has a dirt finish

[@Baseballr101]

I’m not 100% sure, but to answer why the top of the box was cut out was for a UPC rebate. I can remember purchasing my 60GB version from FYE, and there was some sort of rebate to send in, but required the UPC cutout from the box.

[@frank-bmtz]

Such a beautiful looking console.

[@Gamevet]

I have a 60 GB PS3. It's still running strong, but I had to replace the power supply, that failed a couple of years ago. It has better compatibility than your 80GB model, but it still had PS2 games that would crash.

[@robertdonnelly2054]

MotorStorm Arctic Edge PlayStation 2 version crashes.

[@Pallypots]

Mine still works I’m just currently looking for someone who’s qualified to mod it because I want this baby to last.

[@halenmartini6705]

Blur your mac address!

[@Suhadisgood]

You must be a millionaire you don’t care paying scalpers for a PS3 console if I were to buy one it would be Gamestop not a scalper the scalpers have taken over on ebay if you were buying from ebay in the 1900 -2004 it was worth buying those days are gone new sellers that made me no longer shop on ebay

[@itsOGP]

Take it from me. In the year 2021 the average PS3 price on eBay should not be considered scalping cause it’s still well below it’s real value. The ps5 market place is the true epitome for scalping there is no reason for it too cost so much as it really isn’t that big a deal from its predecessor.

[@tougeruzbay]

Owned my ps3 since August of '08 an 80gb model that came with MGS4 and really enjoyed it and over the years started to collect games for it and really liked the games that came on this system compared to the Xbox 360. I suffered the yellow light of death once back in 2012 because of leaving the system on for hours and hours due to downloading demos from the PS store. From there on upgraded the HDD to an SSHD 1tb and never had that issue again since then. Recently been playing some games like RAGE, Lair, Haze, Heavenly Sword, Gran Turismo 5 and 6, and Asura's Wrath and I got 2 cabinets filled with the games over the years and some hidden gems that are now worth a pretty penny.

[@Emiougus]

5:57 Believe it or not alot of people didn't have wifi modems when the ps3 came out, so a ethernet cable would've been required

[@theshield1613]

I still my launch ps3 60gb original box and now its been in my closet since 2009, perfect condition 100%.

[@robertdonnelly2054]

How times are you going to post this comment?

[@pokeydjgamer2006]

Stuff from eBay always give me lice.

[@inklingswtf]

rip

[@NintendoNamcoAndNickFan]

I was just looking into an older PS3 model a couple days ago & I’ve got a PS3 Slim that I may want to replace. Would anyone recommend the 60GB or the 80GB system?

[@b00sted_b18c5]

The barcode corner of the box was cut off because during that time (circa 2007), Sony was offering 5 free blu-ray movies if you provide proof of purchase of a blu-ray player, and the PS3 was considered one. I'd know because I did the same, and still have my original CECHE01 model in original condition :)

[@jrob0021]

Lol that's cool. Makes sense now

[@Moose185]

It’s not better than Mario kart that was a good joke

[@bryanwages3518]

I got one from my gamestop back in 2016. Guy turned his in to get a ps4 and I bought it for 140. Guy barely used it. I put a 2tb ssd and it runs flawlessly

[@MariusBoss11458]

A PS3 or a PS4 you got? I'm a little confused but wow putting a 2TB SSD would be really awesome.

[@bryanwages3518]

@@MariusBoss11458 ps3

[@MariusBoss11458]

@@bryanwages3518 Okay. Pretty surprised you can use a 2TB ssd for a PS3. You can use the same one for the PS4 i think. Maybe not but who knows.

[@bryanwages3518]

@@MariusBoss11458 you can use the same one. I have one in my ps4 as well.

[@MariusBoss11458]

@@bryanwages3518 That's good. Save money.

[@unknownwolf4046]

Ps3 still expensive compared to Ps5

[@kevvvvj]

Remember everyone whos gonna buy this, make sure it has 4 usb slots, if it doesn’t its not backwards compatible

[@throwaway6257]

It may have 4 ports and still not be BC model. What you should look at is the colour of frame around disc tray, if it's silver it's BC one, if black it may be software based BC (or no bc at all), both of them though actually can't play ps2 and ps1 games...

[@smilingskull7827]

I have the 60gb original PS3 launch console I purchased on day one, never had an issue and has very little play time, I also applied new thermal paste a few months ago. The console has always been dust free and was very well taking care of and is like brand new in and out. The console you're showing is far from pristine at least from the videos. If you're interested in buying it from me, I also have a ton of games that I collected and not have played more than a few hours some just a couple of minutes as I usually just collect them. Let me know. Console is adult owned, and I was the only one who used it.

[@russellmayer1501]

Rare nowadays. That thing is probably worth alot to the right buyer

[@natejafeth]

I might be interested. I’ve been looking around to grabbing one of these models for awhile.

[@alantherock225]

This is the same model I got for Christmas in 2007. Still running strong fourteen years later.

[@Kenno10rapid]

Just under 3 minutes into watching this video and the postman arrives. Brings me a 60gb backwards compatible PS3. about to open it while I carry on watching the video.

[@OfSpeed]

one of the first

[@luckiii8417]

Have the same one except mine is the metal gear solid edition. Basically I got msg as my bundle game 80gb 4 usb ports backwards. Definitely a great console ! I am not selling mine lol

[@shayminator0772]

amazing gorgeous console😍🔥

[@SumTingWong.45]

The difference between six axis and DualShock 3 is that DualShock has force feedback (vibration)

[@J-dogg-2007]

Hi

[@irtesunver8624]

I bought ps3 on 2015,I did use my ps3 until few months ago then i sold. and all this time i really enjoyed playing with ps3... especially free online multiplayer gaming is the best.