Mystic, always love your videos. Playstation 3 is a beautiful console, that plays many forms of media. The fact this model plays PS1, PS2, PS3, all CD's, DVDs and Blu-rays, makes this the champion of all retro machines. Also... HDMI.
Yep, other than the gaming awesomeness the PS3 is a better 1080p Blu-ray player than the PS4 and PS5, much more slick interface and the BD Bluetooth remote is a lot more premium than the joke of a thing that the PS5 has. Plus the PS4 and PS5 don't play CDs, the drives simply don't have the laser for it. Cost cutting.
This video is eye gold to us ps3 players. The best consoles that have ever graced the earth, I still hold on to my $600 launch model ps3 (manufactured in february 2007 that has the better 19-blade fan that came from factory for better cooling) and still works today to play all my ps1, ps2 and ps3 games. There will be no console in the future that will come close to how epic the ps3 was
@@sunray2818 I would most definetly say yes for matching region code ps2 games it is worth it but is wastful of the lifespan of the unit for just regular use as a ps3 if you can feasibly aquire nay model ps3 regardless what region because only 4 games use region lock on ps3 discs.
It would be cool if Sony used the original PS3 form factor in the future, for other consoles but with updated hardware, it still looks absolutely glorious.
Seeing those boxes in stores was exhilarating. The packaging design just felt like the future was here!. But I also had the sinking feeling that I could never afford it. First ps3 was a $299 slim. But ended up owning a 20gb and two 60gb ps3s eventually. I was more excited for those used OG models than I was for my slim.
Same here. I had a bunch of Slims and Super Slims, and the BC CECHA models are far superior... IF you can find them in good working condition and then take care of them yourself too.
Sony PlayStation deserves to give this guy 1 million dollars just because he's the biggest fan and shares his fan knowledge and love of PlayStation to the world so much so that everyone else loves it too.
That's only because we are grown men honestly. I didn't even get the PS4 or PS5 at launch and I enjoyed both of those consoles too but it's not the same feeling as being a kid or a teenager.
The ps3 was the last playsation thay felt like a continuation of the ps1. Truely amazing console generation and the 60/20gb model playing ps1/2 was awesome
So many good memories with my old 20gb console (RIP). I reaaally wanted to play MGS 4, and I also reeallly wanted full backwards compatibility. Throw in a 120gb internal hard drive and a wireless dongle and it was perfect. Liked the all black trim, too.
I hadn't considered that relation in tech products. It makes a lot of sense for the ps3's elegant design. Its always appeared like the more luxurious look to me especially when you compare it to the matte textured look they went for for the lower cost redesign.
This took me down the memory lane! It was one of the most anticipated launches I've ever waited for! The first PS3 I bought was an import 20GB HK model, got YLOD on it after less than 6 months and before the official regional launch, so I again bought another HK 20GB model which still works (hopefully), but has been placed in its box for preservation some 12 years back. I still remember how taken I was by the GT tech demo and the physics of Super Rub 'a' Dub which I installed day one back then. And, of course, easily one of the smoothest and best looking games on the system, a launch 60FPS/native 1080P, Ridge Racer 7. I played it again 5 years ago in front of a friend and he's first reaction was "Wow! This thing's holding up pretty good today!"
Ridge Racer 7 is a gorgeous game, as is Gran Turismo 6. Yeah they've aged a bit but overall are still stunning, and both run in 1080 (with GT6 it's 1080i and you do get screen tearing on busy tracks with lots of CPU players but it still looks better than 720p to me). We were spoilt for choice with racing games back then - Blur is another good one.
It's amazing how far playstation has come and how far unboxing videos have come during this PS3 the wasn't much content and if there was an unboxing it was of this quality great work
I actually prefer the matte look of the 20gb model. I purchased one at launch and it was my favorite console of all time due to the look and BC. Sadly it did not last long due to YLOD. I purchased 3 more BC compatible models but they all gave in. Finally I decided just to go with a Slim PS3 and an OG PS2 hooked up to my Retrotink 5X. Haven't had any issues since. Good luck, hopefully yours last.
Same. I got a 20gb model not too long ago. The black trim just looks so much cleaner imo. It's neat that the model is fairly rare too. A unique piece in the game room.
I sure hope Sony can make a bc console that plays ps5, PS4, ps3, ps2, and PS1. If not ps3 then the rest of the ps consoles. Maybe the ps6 and keep it backwards compatible, and workable (although I think you would be able to get it fixed)
The only PS3 I ever had was the super slim. But I was mostly playing on a PS2 at the time. No secret that the PS2 was my personal best PlayStation console. Not just because of the sales numbers but the majority of games that I liked were on that system. Really until The Last Of Us pushed me to upgrade.
Same I stayed with my silver ps2 slim till the ps5 came out. I actually ended up with my ps2 for Christmas when I was young because my parents got me it instead of a GameCube or ps3. I think I ended up w/ the ps2 because the GameCube wasn't as popular (so none in store) and the ps3 was expensive. I still enjoy my ps2 (still have it to this day) because of the same reason you said because of the enjoyable games. Btw I got a GameCube w/the controller and a NBA game from my mom while I was in college, she got it from a yard sale for less than $50.
I bought the newer models where you slide the door open and had this one the longest. I remember when I got the original on amazon all those years ago...memories. :D
I’ve never clicked so fast on a video. I’ve had literally dream of opening one of theses when I was a kid. I remember seeing those OG PS3 boxes at the store and never could afford to have one my I grew up with only my mom and she couldn’t afford buy a 600$ console for her 8 year old kid. BUT MAN I remember that blue Ray logo on the box like it was yesterday. SORRT BUT F the time stamp I need to enjoy every second of this
I can still remember the day the PS3 launched. March 23, 2007. I ran home from school that day like I was forrest gump after weeks of drooling over the empty boxes on the shelves at ebgames. And there it was. The phat 60gb BC model. I finally had one. It would sadly eventually YLOD on me. And I basically had no games for it so I mostly played ps2 games and watched dvds on it but it was still cool af.
Dude, you really are living the dream, aren't you? I wish I could afford buying those, or actually even finding practically brand new PS3's nowadays. I'm really happy for you, and it is really good to see that you're taking good care of them, PlayStation 3 is my all time favorite console too. Much love, keep up the good work ❤
My word the lid on that PS3 60gb is so immaculate it looks like a mirror. I downgraded to a slim PS3 move bundle after my replacement PS3 from Sony died. I remember at the time, Sony was like we will give you a brand new PS3 or a refurbished one. The only difference was the new PS3 didn't have all the extra ports and card readers. Plus the new one didn't have Emotion Engine so I went with the refurb instead. Tbf to Sony it also looked new and was factory fresh. It lasted quite a while but it YLOD and I was still able to sell it for enough to buy a brand new PS3 slim. The PS3 slim is still going strong today.
Nice dude, that's pretty much exactly how I'd want my office/game museum room to look if I had a house and higher income. Love the LED shelves with the black felt, looks great
I have the 80gig model and only ever had trouble with Red Dead Redemption. It would freeze on certain missions and lock me out of making progress in the game. I assume my disc drive couldn't handle all the excessive loading from Rockstars streaming technology, but I had to go out and buy a slim model to continue playing. Bummer!
No doubt these are in my opinion the sexiest consoles ever released by man. All that shiny reflective plastic and smooth curves really does give it a premium feel to match its launch price. Gorgeous!
Loveee the PS3 design. Definitely the best console design imo, I never got the people who called it a George Forman grill. Your cabinet display looks immaculate & sexy!
@@IIBeanieIt was a smaller jump from PS3 to PS4 than PS2 was to PS3. The PS4 to PS5 is the smallest graphical jump yet, but new tech like the SSD is very beneficial.
I mean... no... death stranding for example looks leagues beyond anything on the ps3 yes even last of us or beyond two souls. 512 mb to 8 (actually 6 usable by games) GB is a massive difference.
Just a little info on 3:21, because of the year/month/date format that Japan uses and the fact that some stores (like Yamada Denki, where the 60GB console is from) uses Japanese era years on their stamp instead of Gregorian years, the 60 GB console was purchased on February 7th, 2007 (2007 is Heisei 19, which is why the 19 was written first on the stamp). Also, the 60GB console is from Yamada Denki's Techland Moji store from Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, and the 20GB console is from Yodobashi Camera's Kawasaki LeFront store from Kawasaki, Kanagawa. Hope this could help, and enjoy those nice consoles!
I remember buying my first 60gb ps3 on early 2007. That rumbling bug definitely there back time, i need to wait for more than 1 hours back then after buying it because the staff needs unbox and update its firmware to remove the bug. Man, watching your video always reminds me about good ol' times.
My OG 60g PS3 fatboy is my baby. Still my most used and loved console and I have all of them. And the picture quality looks phenomenal on my 4k tv with no upscaling. True 1080p still looks great 👍
The ps3's aesthetics and ui have aged so gracefully. The console still looks just as sleek and modern now as it did in 2006. And the XMB is still superior to whatever the ps4 and ps5 have.
this is really cool to see, i figure this is as good a place as any to share i just recently resurrected a 40GB model from the dead, had YLOD, did the heat gun reflow method expecting it to not work at all, and for like 3 months now this PS3 works like new. so cool to see a brand new one tho
I still have my 40gb ps3 model which i still play from time to time for trophies. My sliver fat ps2 which i got off ebay not too long ago. My launch ps4 which is still connected to my tv but never played it in months and my launch ps5 which i play every day. Playstation ftw
I've been thinking about doing this for awhile because I think a brand new Fat PS3 in white would look awesome. Everything I've bought used from Japan so far has been pristine; They really take care of their stuff so well. Even though they take such good care of their stuff, I still have the itch for a brand new one for the same reasons: A perfect, untouched, and fresh console just has a certain magic to it.
I still would absolutely love to have a brand new sealed OG PS3 because i never got to buy PS3 at launch so i had to settle for the 360 because it was cheaper but still amazing console
@@ChrisThePlayer777 I can definitely recommend it! If you're looking for one that's new, or like new condition may as well check overseas. The prices are better and it'll almost certainly be in better condition than a NA console. JP has cool colorways and limited editions that we didn't get either.
Thank you for this video!! Im a nerd when it comes to console history and this ps3 design is legendary. That box is in better condition than both my Series X box and PS5 box. Series X box had a dent on the corner from shipping and im okay with that as the console was not damaged and i dont display boxes but man that box looks clean. Really appreciate this because you dont do it for money you do this for you and us and i thank you because you probably spent alot of money on them. You only live once so enjoy them! I own all platforms and Xbox is my main one so if you do Xbox content like evolution of game cases for example i would watch in a heartbeat. I find this so interesting
I love the Sony PlayStation 3 It has many fun and great games. It also makes for a great PS1 and PS2 backwards capability gaming console. Those Yu-Ghi-Oh statues look amazing. I love Yu-Ghi-Oh. I hope one day you make a game room tour and collection videos showing your collection of PS1 , GameBoy , ect. Cool video. ^_^
As much as you may have mentioned in previous videos why the Sixaxis was included at launch and DualShock 3 came later I would’ve appreciated a quick mention of it in this video.
I still have my 60GB PS3, still working just fine, I bought it in 2007, a few months before the 80GB came out. I don't use it much anymore, but until I got a PS4, it's gotten heavy use
Only thing cooler are Playstation 3 Test Systems like the one I bought from this lady in England for one of the Tomb Raider games. Very impressive bro, congrats
Cool to see the 20GB, I'm not sure if we ever got that model here in the UK. By the time I bought my PS3, it was 18 months since the UK release (22months US/JP), by then the PS2 compatibility was gone. But so was the high price tag, it launched in the UK at £425, but by the time I got my 80GB (bundle with 2nd controller & MGS4), I paid about £330. It would have been nice to have had PS2 compatibility, but even in the 4 months between US/JP launch & UK, I believe it was already software rather than hardware BC.
The UK got the 60GB backwards compatible model briefly. The 20GB was planned to release in the UK and EU but the delayed launch was just after the 20 was discontinued I think. Didn’t take long for the 60GB to be replaced by the 40GB without backwards compatibility and then the 80GB. Pretty much had every single model apart from the 20GB.
@@scbond The 60GB in Europe/UK was the 80GB is the US. The RAM and CPU were fully software emulation so compatibility was at ~80%. It improved over the years through the early firmware updates.
best xmb to date! ps4 chime music is so creepy thank god this one never had that this was an amazing system and time to play video games. people will never know
man I remember working all summer as a student and paying for $800 PS3 60gb with sd card slots and 4 usbs back in 2007. and the only they had one game and that was oblivion. so came out $900, and only a few bucks left for a whole bunch of munchies. oh what simple times. will always remember that day.
They don’t break man as the game original launch models of all Consoles are always the best as I’ve never had a launch model Console have issues including the PS3 & Xbox 360
@@HaloinfiniteEternalyes they do man don’t compare the coin op arcade machines to arcade 1 up these need trucks to go take them to places to fix them they don’t fit in cars these do break just like the consoles from the 80’s everything was breaking your in 2023 nothing breaks but in the 80’s everything was breaking if you buy something that’s from the 80’s it will break
@@HaloinfiniteEternalthat’s what you think they don’t break did you play marvel Vs capcom 2 on the PS3 yet the physical copy PS2 did you play PS2 games certain PS2 games can break the PS3 that’s why Sony removed the PS2 games let them only play PS1 and PS3 and sold only what PS2 games that’s safe to play digital
@@HaloinfiniteEternalare you serious they don’t break dude these are the ones that break everyone knows that how old are you were you even playing PS2 games on them go do a research then say lies these are the worst PS3 consoles in the world I rather have the 500 gb PS3 more storage then play PS2 on a different console that doesn’t give trophies 🏆 I was lucky I got my refund back it broke less then 15 days so Best Buy refunded me
Always wanted a 20gb...That all black looks the best IMO. Super clean design anyway, and then put it in all black. Just missing too many features. No WIFI while not a big deal now, would've been tough back then. I finally bought a PS3 when MGS4 came out. Really wanted the Gray MGS4 one, but yeah $$$$...Ended up with the cutback 40gb. But it lasted me for about 3yrs before YLOD'ing. Got it working just long enough to trade it in on a Slim, that I've now owned for 12yrs. Still works like the day I bought it.
I had a white 20gb straight from Japan. I had to boot the PS3 up with an English update because everything was in Japanese. X is O when playing games, not on the controllers but options in games. It's always X to select but using a Japanese one, it O instead of X
I have a jailbroken 60GB model and I've brought back the original startup, the black XMB and the original gameboot. They're all just so beautiful. I wish Sony gave us the option to enable or disable them
Still have my 80gb version since 2008 but suffered YLOD twice since I owned it and recently got a 60GB model for $200 at my local retro store which will be set for a Frankenstein Mod in the future.
Mystic, always love your videos. Playstation 3 is a beautiful console, that plays many forms of media. The fact this model plays PS1, PS2, PS3, all CD's, DVDs and Blu-rays, makes this the champion of all retro machines. Also... HDMI.
SACD too 😉
Can you easily mod a PS3?
@@dsimpson530 True, that's wild. I've been playing the Mass Effect Trilogy recently. The PS3 Version gives you three discs, zero updates needed.
Yep, other than the gaming awesomeness the PS3 is a better 1080p Blu-ray player than the PS4 and PS5, much more slick interface and the BD Bluetooth remote is a lot more premium than the joke of a thing that the PS5 has. Plus the PS4 and PS5 don't play CDs, the drives simply don't have the laser for it. Cost cutting.
@@InsertBuffSoundingNameHerewhy is it a better blu ray player
So jealous I would love a mint condition 60gb ps3. No joke if Sony released them again in stores for a limited time I would gladly pick one up
For a 60gb PS3? You're joking right?
@@espada9000serious as a sprained ankle. PS3 backwards compatible is everything
@@HonestAbealso good if it hasnt had the yellow light of death
Yo 60gb is a lot like with 250gb one it felt like having 4tb of storage at times
They should rerelease PS2’s
This video is eye gold to us ps3 players. The best consoles that have ever graced the earth, I still hold on to my $600 launch model ps3 (manufactured in february 2007 that has the better 19-blade fan that came from factory for better cooling) and still works today to play all my ps1, ps2 and ps3 games. There will be no console in the future that will come close to how epic the ps3 was
I got the ylod on mine unfortunately and I’ve yet to find a permanent fix
2007 CECHAs has better cooling? I found one made in March 2007, still havent tested it but confied can trun on and play PS3 games at least.
@@sunray2818 I would most definetly say yes for matching region code ps2 games it is worth it but is wastful of the lifespan of the unit for just regular use as a ps3 if you can feasibly aquire nay model ps3 regardless what region because only 4 games use region lock on ps3 discs.
It would be cool if Sony used the original PS3 form factor in the future, for other consoles but with updated hardware, it still looks absolutely glorious.
Yeah but its huge. Unless they included more backwards compatibility i see it as a bad idea
I doubt that would sell well.
@@KevinFought Have you seen the size of a PS5?
It's a terrible design.
@@bookerdante4170 It's still better than the PS5 and PS5 slim design.
Just a beautiful console. You described it perfectly. The PS3 looks like luxury.
Seeing those boxes in stores was exhilarating. The packaging design just felt like the future was here!. But I also had the sinking feeling that I could never afford it. First ps3 was a $299 slim. But ended up owning a 20gb and two 60gb ps3s eventually. I was more excited for those used OG models than I was for my slim.
Same here. I had a bunch of Slims and Super Slims, and the BC CECHA models are far superior... IF you can find them in good working condition and then take care of them yourself too.
Sony PlayStation deserves to give this guy 1 million dollars just because he's the biggest fan and shares his fan knowledge and love of PlayStation to the world so much so that everyone else loves it too.
Unboxing a Xbox 360 and a PlayStation 3 is a type of feeling that will never come again.
Let that sink in...
That's only because we are grown men honestly. I didn't even get the PS4 or PS5 at launch and I enjoyed both of those consoles too but it's not the same feeling as being a kid or a teenager.
Always loved the Sam Raimi Spiderman font design
The ps3 was the last playsation thay felt like a continuation of the ps1. Truely amazing console generation and the 60/20gb model playing ps1/2 was awesome
Crazy how good that design still looks, one of the best looking consoles ever
So many good memories with my old 20gb console (RIP). I reaaally wanted to play MGS 4, and I also reeallly wanted full backwards compatibility. Throw in a 120gb internal hard drive and a wireless dongle and it was perfect. Liked the all black trim, too.
The blackout PS3 looked sick
Even to this day I still love the Launch PS3.
Such an awesome system
Its interesting that glossy usually makes tech look cheap but the OG PS3 it works for some reason.
I hadn't considered that relation in tech products. It makes a lot of sense for the ps3's elegant design. Its always appeared like the more luxurious look to me especially when you compare it to the matte textured look they went for for the lower cost redesign.
This took me down the memory lane! It was one of the most anticipated launches I've ever waited for! The first PS3 I bought was an import 20GB HK model, got YLOD on it after less than 6 months and before the official regional launch, so I again bought another HK 20GB model which still works (hopefully), but has been placed in its box for preservation some 12 years back. I still remember how taken I was by the GT tech demo and the physics of Super Rub 'a' Dub which I installed day one back then. And, of course, easily one of the smoothest and best looking games on the system, a launch 60FPS/native 1080P, Ridge Racer 7. I played it again 5 years ago in front of a friend and he's first reaction was "Wow! This thing's holding up pretty good today!"
Ridge Racer 7 is a gorgeous game, as is Gran Turismo 6. Yeah they've aged a bit but overall are still stunning, and both run in 1080 (with GT6 it's 1080i and you do get screen tearing on busy tracks with lots of CPU players but it still looks better than 720p to me). We were spoilt for choice with racing games back then - Blur is another good one.
I had a 20gb model when it first came out. That's all my parents could get their hands on. Wish I still had it.
It's amazing how far playstation has come and how far unboxing videos have come during this PS3 the wasn't much content and if there was an unboxing it was of this quality great work
I actually prefer the matte look of the 20gb model. I purchased one at launch and it was my favorite console of all time due to the look and BC. Sadly it did not last long due to YLOD. I purchased 3 more BC compatible models but they all gave in. Finally I decided just to go with a Slim PS3 and an OG PS2 hooked up to my Retrotink 5X. Haven't had any issues since. Good luck, hopefully yours last.
Ah shit it’s sad the PS3 community figured out the actual fix about a year ago
Same. I got a 20gb model not too long ago. The black trim just looks so much cleaner imo. It's neat that the model is fairly rare too. A unique piece in the game room.
Only problem with 20GB models was that it had no wifi and you pretty much were forced to upgrade storage
I sure hope Sony can make a bc console that plays ps5, PS4, ps3, ps2, and PS1. If not ps3 then the rest of the ps consoles. Maybe the ps6 and keep it backwards compatible, and workable (although I think you would be able to get it fixed)
Had the same problem with that model they were really faulty. Personally I recommend slim or super slim models
ps2 is probably my favorite console. that generation was the most i ever played video games. but ps3 60gb is my favorite look.
I almost thought the PS3 was given a re-release with some update/upgrade because of the title.
Me too lol
Facts. The ps3 mini, well, kinda mini. 😂
Man opening up my PS3 on Christmas was such a crazy feeling. This brought me back man thank you beautiful consoles
The only PS3 I ever had was the super slim. But I was mostly playing on a PS2 at the time. No secret that the PS2 was my personal best PlayStation console. Not just because of the sales numbers but the majority of games that I liked were on that system. Really until The Last Of Us pushed me to upgrade.
Same I stayed with my silver ps2 slim till the ps5 came out. I actually ended up with my ps2 for Christmas when I was young because my parents got me it instead of a GameCube or ps3. I think I ended up w/ the ps2 because the GameCube wasn't as popular (so none in store) and the ps3 was expensive. I still enjoy my ps2 (still have it to this day) because of the same reason you said because of the enjoyable games. Btw I got a GameCube w/the controller and a NBA game from my mom while I was in college, she got it from a yard sale for less than $50.
Same
I bought the newer models where you slide the door open and had this one the longest. I remember when I got the original on amazon all those years ago...memories. :D
Iconic pieces of history man. Thanks for the memories
I’ve never clicked so fast on a video.
I’ve had literally dream of opening one of theses when I was a kid.
I remember seeing those OG PS3 boxes at the store and never could afford to have one my I grew up with only my mom and she couldn’t afford buy a 600$ console for her 8 year old kid. BUT MAN I remember that blue Ray logo on the box like it was yesterday. SORRT BUT F the time stamp I need to enjoy every second of this
PlayStation 3 is definitely my favorite console as well 😊
PS5 era bout to be second place ❤
Orchestral start up of PS3 is the best start up sound ever imo ♡
I really wish we could have themes and not see ads right when the PS5 turns on lol.
PS2 is my fav but I love the PS5 also.
PS3 was slick with exclusives too.
I loved my fat ps3 but lost it to heat issues.
Still have a super slim. But OG is the definitive console.
I can still remember the day the PS3 launched. March 23, 2007. I ran home from school that day like I was forrest gump after weeks of drooling over the empty boxes on the shelves at ebgames. And there it was. The phat 60gb BC model. I finally had one. It would sadly eventually YLOD on me. And I basically had no games for it so I mostly played ps2 games and watched dvds on it but it was still cool af.
I'm really excited to see this cabinet finished. I imagine it'll basically be the museum in Astro's Playroom.
Dude, you really are living the dream, aren't you? I wish I could afford buying those, or actually even finding practically brand new PS3's nowadays. I'm really happy for you, and it is really good to see that you're taking good care of them, PlayStation 3 is my all time favorite console too. Much love, keep up the good work ❤
I had the 60 and it was gorgeous, but I was always jealous of the all-black 20 gb look. Beautiful.
Hell yeah, I remember getting my 60GB BC model back in 2007 from Circuit City. I wish I still had it
My word the lid on that PS3 60gb is so immaculate it looks like a mirror. I downgraded to a slim PS3 move bundle after my replacement PS3 from Sony died.
I remember at the time, Sony was like we will give you a brand new PS3 or a refurbished one. The only difference was the new PS3 didn't have all the extra ports and card readers. Plus the new one didn't have Emotion Engine so I went with the refurb instead. Tbf to Sony it also looked new and was factory fresh. It lasted quite a while but it YLOD and I was still able to sell it for enough to buy a brand new PS3 slim.
The PS3 slim is still going strong today.
PS3 60gb is still King of PlayStation consoles.
Nah PS5 is the true King of Playstation consoles.
@@espada9000definitely not.. it's an underpowered PC in an over engineered plastic shell. And it plays only a handful of games older than PS4.
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Nice dude, that's pretty much exactly how I'd want my office/game museum room to look if I had a house and higher income. Love the LED shelves with the black felt, looks great
PS3 design has aged beautifully.
The PS3 slim is still my favorite console design, small, sleek and deep black
I love when u bring up the og ps3s
I still have mine and still works. Swapped out the 60gig for 500gig one. I always keep clean and dust free.
I have the 80gig model and only ever had trouble with Red Dead Redemption. It would freeze on certain missions and lock me out of making progress in the game. I assume my disc drive couldn't handle all the excessive loading from Rockstars streaming technology, but I had to go out and buy a slim model to continue playing. Bummer!
No doubt these are in my opinion the sexiest consoles ever released by man. All that shiny reflective plastic and smooth curves really does give it a premium feel to match its launch price. Gorgeous!
So many memories with the ps3 especially opening the box to my 80gb and LBP
Loveee the PS3 design. Definitely the best console design imo, I never got the people who called it a George Forman grill. Your cabinet display looks immaculate & sexy!
This generation truly was the last big jump in gaming.
@@IIBeanie absolutely
@@IIBeanieIt was a smaller jump from PS3 to PS4 than PS2 was to PS3.
The PS4 to PS5 is the smallest graphical jump yet, but new tech like the SSD is very beneficial.
The last playstation that actually played from the disc and not the HDD.
Agreed first time playing gta 4 on ps3 i thought it was real life back in 08
I mean... no... death stranding for example looks leagues beyond anything on the ps3 yes even last of us or beyond two souls. 512 mb to 8 (actually 6 usable by games) GB is a massive difference.
Just a little info on 3:21, because of the year/month/date format that Japan uses and the fact that some stores (like Yamada Denki, where the 60GB console is from) uses Japanese era years on their stamp instead of Gregorian years, the 60 GB console was purchased on February 7th, 2007 (2007 is Heisei 19, which is why the 19 was written first on the stamp).
Also, the 60GB console is from Yamada Denki's Techland Moji store from Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, and the 20GB console is from Yodobashi Camera's Kawasaki LeFront store from Kawasaki, Kanagawa. Hope this could help, and enjoy those nice consoles!
My box is 16, does that mean 2006?
Beautiful console always loved it..
I remember buying my first 60gb ps3 on early 2007.
That rumbling bug definitely there back time, i need to wait for more than 1 hours back then after buying it because the staff needs unbox and update its firmware to remove the bug.
Man, watching your video always reminds me about good ol' times.
My OG 60g PS3 fatboy is my baby. Still my most used and loved console and I have all of them. And the picture quality looks phenomenal on my 4k tv with no upscaling. True 1080p still looks great 👍
The ps3's aesthetics and ui have aged so gracefully. The console still looks just as sleek and modern now as it did in 2006. And the XMB is still superior to whatever the ps4 and ps5 have.
Christmas 2007 my brother got the ps3 with Skate, NBA 2K7, Madden 08, & Marvel UA. Miss the PS3 & 360 Days....
I still remember unboxing my 60gb model for my birthday back in the day.
Cool blast from the past! I kinda miss my OG 60GB model. Oh how time flies...
Fun stuff, Ryan. The blue gloves were a nice touch. Surgical precision. 😉
I want one of those original PS3 backwards compatible for my collection.
this is really cool to see, i figure this is as good a place as any to share i just recently resurrected a 40GB model from the dead, had YLOD, did the heat gun reflow method expecting it to not work at all, and for like 3 months now this PS3 works like new. so cool to see a brand new one tho
I still have my 40gb ps3 model which i still play from time to time for trophies. My sliver fat ps2 which i got off ebay not too long ago. My launch ps4 which is still connected to my tv but never played it in months and my launch ps5 which i play every day. Playstation ftw
I bought my ps5 in Japan in 2020 I was shocked to see it didnt have a sticker seal on it!
Ryan you are the absolute king of PlayStation content. Much love for the videos you make not only for me but for the PlayStation community.
I've been thinking about doing this for awhile because I think a brand new Fat PS3 in white would look awesome. Everything I've bought used from Japan so far has been pristine; They really take care of their stuff so well. Even though they take such good care of their stuff, I still have the itch for a brand new one for the same reasons: A perfect, untouched, and fresh console just has a certain magic to it.
I still would absolutely love to have a brand new sealed OG PS3 because i never got to buy PS3 at launch so i had to settle for the 360 because it was cheaper but still amazing console
@@ChrisThePlayer777 I can definitely recommend it! If you're looking for one that's new, or like new condition may as well check overseas. The prices are better and it'll almost certainly be in better condition than a NA console. JP has cool colorways and limited editions that we didn't get either.
@@PowerSynopsis good thing PS3 is region free so i might get a Japanese version brand new
@@PowerSynopsis i dont know if the grey fat PS3 is japanese only but that console is the most gorgeous thing on the planet
Thank you for this video!! Im a nerd when it comes to console history and this ps3 design is legendary. That box is in better condition than both my Series X box and PS5 box. Series X box had a dent on the corner from shipping and im okay with that as the console was not damaged and i dont display boxes but man that box looks clean. Really appreciate this because you dont do it for money you do this for you and us and i thank you because you probably spent alot of money on them. You only live once so enjoy them! I own all platforms and Xbox is my main one so if you do Xbox content like evolution of game cases for example i would watch in a heartbeat. I find this so interesting
Something about the Phat PS3 is just so cool.
I love the OG PS3 model. 🔥🔥Resistance Fall of man is my favorite hope to see Insomniac Games make a comeback to the series.
Still have my 80gb ps3 and it still works alongside my ps5 og
I had the 60Gb one for the first 10 years until I got the Yellow light of death. I then got the Slim and still have it
I always wanted a phat PS3, i got the 1st generation ps3 slim and 1st game was fallout 3 game of the year edition. Such good times.
You dont what them they are the best looking PS3 but very unreliable
Ps3 version 1 is quite literally my favourite console of all time. Enjoy it dude 😊
I love the Sony PlayStation 3 It has many fun and great games. It also makes for a great PS1 and PS2 backwards capability gaming console. Those Yu-Ghi-Oh statues look amazing. I love Yu-Ghi-Oh. I hope one day you make a game room tour and collection videos showing your collection of PS1 , GameBoy , ect. Cool video. ^_^
As much as you may have mentioned in previous videos why the Sixaxis was included at launch and DualShock 3 came later I would’ve appreciated a quick mention of it in this video.
This video gave me so much nostalgia
Wow that black one is beautiful!!!
What a legendary case w/ Egyptian God Card/statues!
The packaging on these are immaculate
I miss my 20GB PS3 so bad! I LOVED the all black look of it.
TIL there was a 20 gb version. I had the 60 gigs one but it died on me by about 2012 I want to say. Always had good times with this machine.
Please keep the consoles in their boxes and protective cases. And for the love of god don't take them apart!! Great video Ryan.
That all black one look dope
I still have my 60GB PS3, still working just fine, I bought it in 2007, a few months before the 80GB came out. I don't use it much anymore, but until I got a PS4, it's gotten heavy use
You know how jealous I am right now? Great video btw!!!
Only thing cooler are Playstation 3 Test Systems like the one I bought from this lady in England for one of the Tomb Raider games.
Very impressive bro, congrats
Design-wise I absolutely love the Ps5 including the slim redesign.
My Ps3 nostalgia was lost when my CECH-C went YLOD.
Cool to see the 20GB, I'm not sure if we ever got that model here in the UK.
By the time I bought my PS3, it was 18 months since the UK release (22months US/JP), by then the PS2 compatibility was gone. But so was the high price tag, it launched in the UK at £425, but by the time I got my 80GB (bundle with 2nd controller & MGS4), I paid about £330.
It would have been nice to have had PS2 compatibility, but even in the 4 months between US/JP launch & UK, I believe it was already software rather than hardware BC.
The UK got the 60GB backwards compatible model briefly. The 20GB was planned to release in the UK and EU but the delayed launch was just after the 20 was discontinued I think.
Didn’t take long for the 60GB to be replaced by the 40GB without backwards compatibility and then the 80GB. Pretty much had every single model apart from the 20GB.
@@scbond The 60GB in Europe/UK was the 80GB is the US. The RAM and CPU were fully software emulation so compatibility was at ~80%. It improved over the years through the early firmware updates.
I bought one on launch day back in the good old days and took me almost 15 years later to find out you can turn the little PS logo on the disk drive 😂
Yeah I didn't notice that till last yr for my ps2 slim.
Even the ps2 slim! Wish I still had it but ex never gave it back 😂
The all black on the 20g model is something I never realized growing up😭
Winter time in Houston my room was super cozy with my 60gb out performing any heater out
best xmb to date! ps4 chime music is so creepy thank god this one never had that this was an amazing system and time to play video games. people will never know
man I remember working all summer as a student and paying for $800 PS3 60gb with sd card slots and 4 usbs back in 2007. and the only they had one game and that was oblivion. so came out $900, and only a few bucks left for a whole bunch of munchies. oh what simple times. will always remember that day.
Man i love the 20gb version, good video Mystic as always !
Buying the 2 PS3 models that we all know breaks less then a year is a waste of money you just threw money in the trash and made the seller very happy
They don’t break man as the game original launch models of all Consoles are always the best as I’ve never had a launch model Console have issues including the PS3 & Xbox 360
@@HaloinfiniteEternalyes they do man don’t compare the coin op arcade machines to arcade 1 up these need trucks to go take them to places to fix them they don’t fit in cars these do break just like the consoles from the 80’s everything was breaking your in 2023 nothing breaks but in the 80’s everything was breaking if you buy something that’s from the 80’s it will break
@@HaloinfiniteEternalthat’s what you think they don’t break did you play marvel Vs capcom 2 on the PS3 yet the physical copy PS2 did you play PS2 games certain PS2 games can break the PS3 that’s why Sony removed the PS2 games let them only play PS1 and PS3 and sold only what PS2 games that’s safe to play digital
@@HaloinfiniteEternalare you serious they don’t break dude these are the ones that break everyone knows that how old are you were you even playing PS2 games on them go do a research then say lies these are the worst PS3 consoles in the world I rather have the 500 gb PS3 more storage then play PS2 on a different console that doesn’t give trophies 🏆 I was lucky I got my refund back it broke less then 15 days so Best Buy refunded me
CONTENT JUST DROPPED 😤👌
The best console ever made.
This video was a treat. Thank you!
I was shocked when I read the title, I thought sony released new ps3's. But I'm jealous, i've always wanted one of the original chunky ps3s
Always wanted a 20gb...That all black looks the best IMO. Super clean design anyway, and then put it in all black. Just missing too many features. No WIFI while not a big deal now, would've been tough back then. I finally bought a PS3 when MGS4 came out. Really wanted the Gray MGS4 one, but yeah $$$$...Ended up with the cutback 40gb. But it lasted me for about 3yrs before YLOD'ing. Got it working just long enough to trade it in on a Slim, that I've now owned for 12yrs. Still works like the day I bought it.
I had a white 20gb straight from Japan. I had to boot the PS3 up with an English update because everything was in Japanese. X is O when playing games, not on the controllers but options in games. It's always X to select but using a Japanese one, it O instead of X
Man I love these videos! Hope you’re doing well Ryan!🎉
Ouuu this the backwards gen versions !!! I remember this I loved this console !
that black on black is 😍 glad i got my 60GB, although that silver trim doesn't look so premium anymore 😅
Ryan: I need to stop buying Fat PS3s
Also Ryan: TWO IN ONE VIDEO BAYBEEEE
the 7th generation of consoles was simply the best!
I have a jailbroken 60GB model and I've brought back the original startup, the black XMB and the original gameboot. They're all just so beautiful. I wish Sony gave us the option to enable or disable them
Still have my 80gb version since 2008 but suffered YLOD twice since I owned it and recently got a 60GB model for $200 at my local retro store which will be set for a Frankenstein Mod in the future.