Please keep in mind the ratings for ease of use and game selection relate to the fact I'm not using this online, or with newer games, as it will not work with them, having older firmware. I bought this particular used playstation because it had the original firmware 2.70 on it. If you don't play online, having older original firmware, pre-3.15 or 3.30 (I think, don't remember the specific update that removed the OtherOS option) means you can install a linux, mac osx, or even windows operating system on the playstation, and use it as a computer. Sony has made a contingency of using their Playstation Network, that you must update your firmware. In their updates, they have eliminated this option to install other operating systems. This console, with its older firmware represents innovation and respect for consumer choices and flexibility. Sony's new approach is most similar to their betamax fiasco - they try to dictate all terms in an autocratic function between them and us, the consumers. It's disrespectful, insulting, and design to bilge us of our money, their device become a money siphon, rather than entertainment system. Which is why I refuse to use the newer playstation firmware, and refuse to participate in their online gaming community. A device like this is for aficionados and open source fans, as well as hackers and inquisitive minds. It is not for the people who want to get the latest releases, and the bling-bling of the latest re-texturing of the unreal engine, the newest rendition of PvP online gaming complete with moderators and 12 year old cursing poorly, but fluently, and other trite garbage. If you want to use your playstation as a testing ground for homebrew or coding, or as a linux box, or for a media server without DRM and so forth, this is the right choice for you. Compared to the newer playstation slims, this thing is a beast. The four USB slots I think a better design than the 2 USB slots, but that's just nitpicking. Swapping hard drives remains easy, as is accessing the system restore mode, critical for when mistakes are made in modifying the system. The one I bought was potentially dead in the water. All I can say is, your mileage may vary, but unless the hardware was really abused, most PS3 problems are fixable without replacing hardware or soldering the board.Read full review
What can I say? If you enjoy top of the line video games that are in high definition, in 5.1 surround sound and watch both your DVDs and Blu-Rays in 1080p HD then this is your machine. The only issue I have with the PS3 is that they get overheated and that overheating can and has caused a Yellow Light of Death error, and that PS3s are kind of pricy for a common problem. If you prefer your games to be back compatable such as PS1 and PS2 games with the elimination of the PS1 or PS2 system entirely, I'd go with the 20, 60 or first generation of the 80gb models. I went with the 20GB model first time, but it fell victim to the YLOD a year after buying it (2 weeks after buying a few Resident Evil 5 add-ons). I returned to the 20 GB model thinking that my game saves would only be for that 20GB HDD. I'm glad that I was wrong, because you don't need your original HDD or HDD GB size to regain your old PS3 game saves. You just need a PS3 with any HDD in it, and you can reinstall your PS3 achievements via PlayStation Network. Now I'm considering a bigger GB size HDD than the measly 20GB drive for future Resident Evil, Tomb Raider, and Call Of Duty games. This is a great XBOX 360 alternative if you don't care for games that have been with the PlayStation franchise such as Resident Evil (RE 5 is for both systems though).Read full review
I repair these to fund my kids ps3 stuff and things for my ps4 the value on them has gone down a broken unit without the seal is only worth the parts that function it cost over $150.00 just to repair it like new and no pro is gonna buy it with a seal missing there only worth $25.00 cause there's no guarantee that anything will work cause someone opened it . A good 1 has the seal and is no more than $50.00 .
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The 20gb launch PS3 is the other fully backward compatible version; meaning it can play both PS3 and PS2 titles. The key differences between the 60 gb version is the lack of built in Wi-Fi on the 20gb, and there is no memory card reader or lift up door on the front. Also, the console is all black with no chrome accents. But you can buy a usb wifi dongle and a USB memory card reader to make it do every thing the 60gb does.
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This console is still awesome after so many years of being outdated with new tech. Main reason I bought the original fat model is due to backwards compatibility. So many awesome features that you can see progressed from here to the new PS4 models as well. It's getting hard to find these models since it's an oldie, but if you're interested, keep your eyes open & shop smart! Durability & value come a long way for these types of systems.
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