How can I tell which PS3 I have?

To locate the model and serial number of the PlayStation 3 system, look on the back of the system and locate the bar code sticker. Underneath the bar code you will see the 11-digit serial number followed by the model number which begins with “CECH”.

Does the PS3 slim overheat?

If the problem of turning off occurs in the slim or super slim model, then try to clean up the dust that had been accumulated inside the system. That’s a common problem with the fat model of PS3. If you see a red light blinking when your PS3 turns off, then it means your system has been overheated.

Is there a 298 GB PS3?

Details about Sony PlayStation 3 PS3 Slim CECH-3001B 298 GB w/ 5 Games- 1 Controller – TESTED.

What is the difference between PS3 slim and Super Slim?

The biggest difference between the Super Slim and previous PS3 models is the power supply (PSU, or power supply unit). The Super Slim does offer one major improvement: quiet fans. The Super Slim is the quietest home console I’ve ever used.

When was the PS3 Super Slim released?

In the United States, the PS3 Super Slim was first released as a bundled console. The 250 GB model was bundled with the Game of the Year edition of Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception and released on September 25, 2012; and the 500 GB model was bundled with Assassin’s Creed III and released on October 30, 2012.

How much does a PS3 Slim cost?

The redesigned PS3 Slim sells for $118 (120GB), $84 (160GB), $96 (250GB), and $86 (320GB). Lastly, the final redesign, the PS3 Super Slim, sells for $67 (12GB), $105 (250GB), and $87 (500GB).

What hard drive does a PS3 Super Slim use?

We noticed our new PS3 super-slim came fitted with a 7.5mm, 500GB hard drive. 7.5mm drives are typically used in slim laptops like ultrabooks , due to being thinner than standard 9.5mm drives. That said, the PS3’s hard drive slot is large enough to accommodate 9.5mm drives should you wish to use one.

What is PS3 Slim hard drive?

Slim model. The redesigned version of the PlayStation 3 (commonly referred to as the “PS3 Slim” and officially branded “PS3”) features an upgradeable 120 GB, 160 GB, 250 GB or 320 GB hard drive and is 33% smaller, 36% lighter and consumes 34% (CECH-20xx) or 45% (CECH-21xx) less power than the previous model, or one third of the original PS3 model.

Which PS3 is backwards compatible with PS2?

In brief, the 60GB and 20GB launch PS3’s are backwards compatible with PS2 games because they have PS2 chips in them. Other models, most notably the 80GB “Metal Gear Solid PS3” used to be backwards compatible (using emulation software) but now they aren’t.