condition: excellent
make / manufacturer: Sony
model name / number: PS3 'Fat'
Sony :: PS3 :: 60G :: CHECA01
For Sale
I am offering a full featured CHECA01 (originally 60G, updated to 7200 RPM 1-TB Hitachi hard drive). This unit includes additionally (controller, remote control, and component cable adapter).
Additionally, the operating system has not been updated to the level that would disallow Linux operating system.
Additionally, I’m including summary of questions and answers regarding this generation of PS3 for both background and your convenience.
If interested, please contact me at your convenience - thank you
pss :: comprehensive photographs will be forthcoming.
Q&A
What model is the PlayStation 3 CECHA01?
This is a seventh generation console first released in 2006 as the successor to the PlayStation 2. This model is the CECHA01, one of the first two models released. It features a 60GB hard drive, hardware-based backwards compatibility with PS2 games and flash memory card readers.
How to tell if a PS3 is backwards compatible?
To determine if a PS3 is backwards compatible, look for four USB ports on the front and a chrome or shiny trim around the front. The backwards-compatible models are the original 20GB and 60GB "fat" models.
Which model PS3 is fully backwards compatible?
All PS3 models are backward compatible with PSone games. However, only the original model features backward compatibility with PS2 games. Even then, most original models are only backward compatible via software emulation, meaning that not every PS2 game is supported.
Why is the backwards compatible PS3 so expensive?
It doesn't emulate. It will play all of your discs, PS1, PS2 on top of PS3 with plenty of exclusives. Since it has original hardware of previous consoles like the Emotion Engine. It's why they're so expensive and in demand even Slim and Super Slims will at least play PS1 games.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Backwards-compatible models:
CECHA (60GB) and CECHB (20GB): These models have the best PS2 compatibility, as they have real PS2 hardware onboard.
CECHC (60GB) and CECHE (80GB): These models have only the PS2's GPU (GS), with the CPU (EE) emulated.
Identifying features:
Four USB ports on the front .
A flap above the USB ports that opens to reveal card slots .
Chrome or shiny trim around the front .
Vents below the power button and indicator lights .
Two lines that pass through the HDD bay cover on the right side of the console .
Vents below the HDD bay .
Non-backwards-compatible models:
CECHG (matte silver trim) and above: These models are backwards compatible only with PS2 Classics downloaded from the PlayStation Store.
Identifying features:
Two USB ports on the front .
A matte silver trim around the front .
No flap above the USB ports .
No vents below the power button and indicator lights .
Lines that go below the HDD bay cover on the right side of the console .
No vents below the HDD bay