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

Is this the best console of all time??

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

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

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.

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.

Ahh the Spider-Man font is so cool

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 😅👍

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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!

Great video. It's hard to believe you found one in such good condition. We have the PS3 fat 20 GB model that I bought from Game Stop for $55 back in 2016. I upgraded the hard drive to 1TB and had to replace the Optic Laser Disc reader back in 2019. This is the best gaming console I have ever owned. Love all the things you can do with it besides playing games. We stream movies, play DVD/Blu-Ray, store our family pictures and converted CD to MP3 to play our music.

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.

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.

There’s his real life face!!! 11:06

It’s so soothing watching these videos, great work man keep it up, and stay healthy !

I hardly played my PS3, and it's still tucked away. Nice video. It brought back memories.

"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?

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.

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

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.

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.

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 ;)

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!

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.

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!

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

Video is spot on man. Great content !

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

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

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.

I believe the tab missing from the box was sent in for 3 free Blu-ray movies if memory serves me. I’ve had 4 fat models since launch that were all ps2 backwards compatible except for my most recent pick up, a ceramic white Japanese model. Probably the most beautiful model I’ve ever seen in perfect condition and still with the og box and accessories. I plan on upgrading the hdd and installing cfw on it. Btw, the original sixaxis controllers didn’t have the motors for the rumble feature. It came later with the DualShock 3

Got one of these, console only in 2019 for $50, nice condition still had warranty sticker. Replaced thermal paste and been running great since.

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.

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

I sold my Xbox one around a year ago and bought a 360 last month n honestly I’m loving it playing all the OG assassin creed games and far cry 3 and 4 u just can’t get better then that

Nice PS3 video and great job on it too! I still have a backwards compatible PS3 myself as well which is the original 60 GB model. I've had it now for over four years already since I got it off of Amazon back in 2018 and it still works fine so far too for the time being since I haven't had the YLOD or anything on it yet which is really great since I've been pretty lucky so far. I also like how you tested out both "Crash Bash" for PS1 and "Grand Theft Auto III" for PS2 on the backwards compatible PS3 in this video since those are also two of my favorite games. I even have "MotorStorm" for PS3 as well which is also one of my favorite PS3 games, and it was actually the very first PS3 game I ever played when I first got into the PS3 many years ago. In fact, I actually picked up the 80 GB MotorStorm bundle way back in 2008 which included the 80 GB PS3 itself which was also backwards compatible with PS2 games even though it ran on software emulation, plus the "MotorStorm" game itself which I still have. Unfortunately, though, my 80 GB PS3 stopped working many years ago since it wouldn't read any of the game discs that I would insert into the console even though it still powers on and off fine since it never got the YLOD. I now have two working PS3 systems so far which are the 60 GB backwards compatible model that I just got from Amazon back in 2018, and I also have an old 160 GB PS3 Slim model which I actually got way back in 2011, and I use that as my main PS3 even though it's not backwards compatible with PS2 game discs.

This is my favorite model of the ps3 the mirror finish is gorgeous

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.

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

7:55 This is a beautiful console. The console's shell, shape, and mirror finish, it reminds of a luxury car.

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.

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

this ps3 console was one of the nicest playstation sony made, i remember when the ps4 came out that was still very happy with the ps3 and wish the ps4 came later

I bought this exact 80 GB Motor-storm console with original everything! A collector had owned it and I happened on it in January off of FB Marketplace. 320.00 later, and sweating bullets till it arrived! Beautiful Piano finish, not a scratch. Here it sits in my living room, I can now play PS3, PS2 and PS1 with only One Console! Love it!

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

The memory card slots on that model are CompactFlash(CF - used on early DSLR cameras before SD went mainstream), SD, and Sony’s MemoryStick, which is what the PSP used.

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.

I love your videos as always keep it up and have a million in no time

Everyone take a shot every time he says mere finish

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

That cable is actually called a mini b usb cable. They are super easy to come by. I googled it and it came up with about 6 different listings.

I used to have a 60 GB model, that was my very first ever console and I gave it to my sisterbecause she specifically wanted mine. It ended up getting fried from a short circuit but later down the line I picked up the god of war deluxe edition which was a super slim model 500 GB. That one still works, it's a bit dusty but it works like it did day 1. I'm never giving it up because I grew up on ps3 and in my opinion the best game library of any system.

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 😅

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.

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.

Glad to see you didn't get swindled. Enjoy your console man!

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

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

I bought this exact console new back in the day (still have it) and if I remember correctly there was a promotion at the time where you mailed in that little corner of the box for 5 free blu ray movies.

Mine is in perfect condition with no scratches. Backward compatible, Rebug, 500 GB and a special Bios modification from a expert user. Love my PS3 !

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.

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.

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.

I want a backwards compatible system so bad, I just don't want to fork out that kinda cash. I do have the 120gb system and a ps4 slim. I'm definitely thinking of get a ps2 and ps1. I like to collect all the game systems from the past. I'm 45yrs old and have seen all the systems introduced and it's crazy how far they've come!!! Hell I even have the Wii mini and still love playing it with the fam. Great content. I've been binge watching your channel and subbed. Keep up the great work!!

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

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 :)

i got to say, this is one my favorito videos. really nice unboxing, really nice choice, great video and test.

Best looking console ever made and yes I loved looking at that blue n green light combo at night even the little orange flicker light when the hdd is being read

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

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

Even though the warranty sticker hasn't been messed with and the console is pretty clean I would still recommend opening the system up and applying new thermal paste. The console is almost 15 years old I know that factory thermal paste is completely dried up by now, better do it now before it comes back to bite you, its very simple and the console isn't under warranty anymore anyway, its just a sticker. I also upgraded my hard drive to 500gb, so if its gonna be the console to run all ps1, ps2, and ps3 games you own I would highly recommend upgrading the hard drive as well.

Nice video. If I had known you were looking for a ps 3 console I have the 60 gig also in pristine condition. An amazing find..

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

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

You’re right, that’s the best setup. I’m looking to get a PS3 now , watching this made me feel hype

Jacob! you handle those packages like me when I spend some serious bread on consoles lol ! much appreciated man! :}

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

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

I've got 2 fat PS3 models. I have this model ..I got it for £60 and in excellent condition like yours. I didn't know it was that model until I bought it and the guy didn't know how rare it was. Came with a few games, remote control and a controller...bargain at £60. I've still got my 80Gb Fat model too but I added a 500Gb HD to it. I need to update the thermal paste on them actually.. Great buy mate and very nice condition too.

I was worried about the title but nice to see that people still play on the PS3

amazing gorgeous console😍🔥

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

I love seeing videos like these

Nice console, I had a backwards compatibility ps3 when I got my first one, I can remember playing nfs most wanted on it 🙂 mine had the plain black box though

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

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 👍🏽.

That ps3 looks pristine. So lucky to have the bc ps3 in really good condition

I got one just like that for less than half the price you paid. No box, controller, or cables but same with minor scratches and bc and everything. Cf is compact flash. My ps3 came with pga masters in the disc drive.

I feel like you're on a ps3 spree now

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

Cool video, I have the exact same model PS3 you have currently but i don't use it often i like these old PS3's but they are kind of a one trick pony trying to find one that's in good condition and still works great. My personal favorite is the 60GB one i had 2 of them but my first one rlod'd twice and i sold my 2nd one almost 2 years ago so i bought my current one last year and it worked every time i turned it on.

I am pretty sure that the "limited edition" on the box was just referring to the game itself not the console. The reasoning is because it is the NOT FOR RESALE version. Also the whole six axis controller came about because Duelshock so it's own company and the license to Sony ran out. They eventually made a new deal because customers didn't like the six axis so the Duelshock 3 was born.