Where to Buy an Older PS3 Model (Fat / Slim) in 2024

Sony stopped production in 2017. You'll buy used/refurbished:

Best Sources

eBay / Mercari / Facebook Marketplace: Filter "Sold" for true prices. Look for "tested, working, includes cables/controller."
Retro game stores: DKOldies, Lukie Games, RetroGameRepair, local shops – often cleaned, thermal-pasted, warrantied (30–90 days).
CEX (UK/EU) / GameStop (US): Graded stock, but prices high.
Japan importers: Solaris Japan, Rakuten (via proxy) – excellent condition, Japanese models (region-free for games, DVD region 2).

Model	PS2 BC	Notes
CECHA/B (60/20 GB "Fat")	Hardware	Best BC, runs hot, YLOD risk
CECHC/E (80 GB Motorstorm/MGS4 bundles)	Software (partial)	Good BC, cooler
CECH-20xx/21xx (Slim)	None	Reliable, quiet, no PS2 BC
CECH-30xx/40xx (Super Slim)	None	Top-loader, cheapest, most reliable

Super Slim (CECH-40xx) is the safest used buy for pure PS3 gaming.

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