Ps3 60 gb model #, and other things to check?

[carlcarlson]

Someone on Craigslist wants to trade me a 60 gb PS3 and some games for a Premium 360 (20gb version) and some games. The value of the games evens out so I'm basically trading a 360 for a BC PS3 which is a steal. My question is, what is the model number for the 60 gig? I want to make sure it actually is a 60.. Also, what else should I look out for? What are the common problems with these systems?

And I know these questions have been answered somewhere but "Playstation 3" didn't turn up anything and I can't search "ps3", so sorry for the (possible) double post.

[Oobgarm]

It's model number starts with CECHA. The 60GB models had a raised font on the top where it says PLAYSTATION 3. IIRC, it's the only one that has that style logo. I'd just ensure it boots up a game and you should be good to go, I think.

If the person is willing to let you try a few discs, I'd suggest a PS3 game, PS2 blue-back game, and DVD movie just to be safe.

[carlcarlson]

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately I'll just have to store that information away for later because the dude backed out as soon as I insisted I see the system in action. I'm not super surprised, but it's still a bummer.

[jcalder8]

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately I'll just have to store that information away for later because the dude backed out as soon as I insisted I see the system in action. I'm not super surprised, but it's still a bummer.
geez that pathetic.

[Oobgarm]

At least you did your homework on the deal.

[The 1 2 P]

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately I'll just have to store that information away for later because the dude backed out as soon as I insisted I see the system in action.

Then he was probably trying to rip you off. But like you said, you were already prepared for this.

[mnbren05]

Sounds like a real shady deal that guy was trying to pass off. Probably a broken/defective PS3 or something along those lines. Hell it may have been a PS1/PS2 glued together.

[Rickstilwell1]

I think what happened was his PS3 got bricked that one time Sony screwed up their software update via PSN. They wouldn't fix everybody's PS3 for free.

Luckily for me, I didn't go online much and update every time there was a new update.

[carlcarlson]

Update: I now own a 60 gig PS3. I did the "raised letter" test and checked the model number to be sure. Thanks again Oobgarm!

[Oobgarm]

Don't mention it! Glad my info was of some use.