--- product_id: 318959215 title: "Sony Playstation 3 160GB CECH-3001A, Console Only (Renewed)" brand: "amazon renewed" price: "$519.90" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Amazon Renewed" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/318959215-sony-playstation-3-160gb-cech-3001a-console-only-renewed store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Supports Blu-ray & 4K resolution media 160GB storage for epic game libraries Built-in Wi-Fi for seamless online play Sony Playstation 3 160GB CECH-3001A, Console Only (Renewed) **Brand:** amazon renewed **Price:** $519.90 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎮 Level up your nostalgia with powerhouse performance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sony Playstation 3 160GB CECH-3001A, Console Only (Renewed) by amazon renewed - **How much does it cost?** $519.90 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/318959215-sony-playstation-3-160gb-cech-3001a-console-only-renewed) ## Best For - amazon renewed enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted amazon renewed brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **4K Media Support:** Experience stunning visuals with Blu-ray and 4K resolution compatibility. - • **Renewed & Reliable:** Professionally inspected and tested to look and perform like new—play with confidence. - • **Massive 160GB Storage:** Store thousands of classic and modern games without compromise. - • **Wireless Connectivity:** Enjoy hassle-free online gaming and streaming with built-in Wi-Fi. - • **Iconic Cell Broadband Engine:** Powered by Sony’s legendary CPU for smooth gameplay and multimedia performance. ## Overview The Sony PlayStation 3 CECH-3001A is a renewed gaming console featuring 160GB of storage, wireless internet connectivity, and support for Blu-ray and 4K media playback. Professionally inspected and tested, it offers reliable performance powered by the Cell Broadband Engine CPU. Note: Console only, no controller or cables included. ## Description This pre-owned or refurbished product has been professionally inspected and tested to work and look like new. How a product becomes part of desertcart Renewed, your destination for pre-owned, refurbished products: A customer buys a new product and returns it or trades it in for a newer or different model. That product is inspected and tested to work and look like new by desertcart-qualified suppliers. Then, the product is sold as an desertcart Renewed product on desertcart. If not satisfied with the purchase, renewed products are eligible for replacement or refund under the desertcart Renewed Guarantee. Review: Wow! So pleasantly surprised. - I've always been leery about purchasing refurbished products. Seems I've always been burned in the few times in the past I've bought them. Inheriting someone else's problems and all. With that said, I really wanted a PS3 again, so I started looking into buying one. There are reports of certain companies claiming to refurbish consoles only to be flat out lying. There are several videos on YouTube exposing them, but it seems desertcart generally gets a passing grade. So, I put in the order (with an extended warranty), crossed my fingers, and waited for my PS3 to arrive. When it arrived and I first opened it, I was immediately shocked by its condition. It was advertised as being in "excellent" condition, and that is exactly how I would describe it. Practically looks brand new. The only signs of wear are the two scratches above the HDMI port as you see in the photo. This obviously didn't affect the performance. All of the other ports look great and show no visible signs of wear and tear. Either desertcart replaced everything or the console's previous owner took good care of it. As the photos show, the console as a whole looks clean and free of blemishes. I found no dust around the fan or vent. No grime in the cracks. The console may have lost that "new electronics" aroma long ago, but it does have a clean, fresh scent. I've had it for ten days now and have put quite a few hours into it. I've downloaded a few games from the Playstation store and played a few from discs. Discs load, are read, and eject smoothly with no signs of struggle. Games and apps play and work as they should. I could have found a PS3 a little cheaper elsewhere, but I wanted to go this route, as desertcart usually stands behind the quality of their products and services. I couldn't be happier with this purchase so far, and I intend to order a refurbished PS2 here on desertcart very soon. Review: Worth It? - Just got it today. I was hesitant to order a used one because it's hit or miss most of the times. I was blown away by how clean the ps3 was. It looked brand new. I'm very pleased with it. I wanted to play some old school call of duty games and ps3 was the right choice. The order only came with the console so if you don't own a ps4 or ps5 that uses the same cables then order some separately. You can use ps4 and ps5 controllers with the ps3 so that's a nice bonus. Update: The ps3 does lag and stutter on games. The hard drive does need to be replaced for an SSD. It is worth it as after the upgrade it works like new. ## Features - Console only; does not come with the controller or cables - Supported Media-BD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM - Internet Connectivity-Wireless - Region Code-NTSC-North America - Ram Technology-RDRAM (RAMBUS) - CPU-Cell Broadband Engine ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0945FDFBB | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,691 in Amazon Renewed ( See Top 100 in Amazon Renewed ) #8 in PlayStation 3 Consoles #932 in Renewed Video Game Consoles & Accessories | | Brand Name | Sony | | Color | Black | | Connectivity Technology | HDMI | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (403) | | Input Device | Gamepad | | Manufacturer | Sony | | Manufacturer Part Number | CECH-3001A-cr | | Memory Storage Capacity | 160 GB | | Model Name | Playstation 3 | | Model Number | CECH-3001A | | Model Series | Playstation 3 | | Platform | PlayStation 3 | | Resolution | 4K | | UPC | 649661989936 | | Warranty Description | 90 days limited warranty | | Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi | ## Images ![Sony Playstation 3 160GB CECH-3001A, Console Only (Renewed) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FjbFhrcJS.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can you get into the psn store??** A: You need to have an Internet connection, though, and AOL doesn’t work, on PS3... Hope this helps! Stupid Sony... **Q: Can I use older playstation 1&2 games on this?** A: Only ps1 games work, only specific models of the PS3 are backwards compatible with ps2 games **Q: Can this model run custom firmware for homebrew?** A: Most can, but you have to find out if there is a work around for the firmware that comes installed. **Q: does console only refer to games or to the power cord and av cables to connect it to a tv. do you need to buy the connectors too?** A: yes ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow! So pleasantly surprised. *by K***N on May 20, 2023* I've always been leery about purchasing refurbished products. Seems I've always been burned in the few times in the past I've bought them. Inheriting someone else's problems and all. With that said, I really wanted a PS3 again, so I started looking into buying one. There are reports of certain companies claiming to refurbish consoles only to be flat out lying. There are several videos on YouTube exposing them, but it seems Amazon generally gets a passing grade. So, I put in the order (with an extended warranty), crossed my fingers, and waited for my PS3 to arrive. When it arrived and I first opened it, I was immediately shocked by its condition. It was advertised as being in "excellent" condition, and that is exactly how I would describe it. Practically looks brand new. The only signs of wear are the two scratches above the HDMI port as you see in the photo. This obviously didn't affect the performance. All of the other ports look great and show no visible signs of wear and tear. Either Amazon replaced everything or the console's previous owner took good care of it. As the photos show, the console as a whole looks clean and free of blemishes. I found no dust around the fan or vent. No grime in the cracks. The console may have lost that "new electronics" aroma long ago, but it does have a clean, fresh scent. I've had it for ten days now and have put quite a few hours into it. I've downloaded a few games from the Playstation store and played a few from discs. Discs load, are read, and eject smoothly with no signs of struggle. Games and apps play and work as they should. I could have found a PS3 a little cheaper elsewhere, but I wanted to go this route, as Amazon usually stands behind the quality of their products and services. I couldn't be happier with this purchase so far, and I intend to order a refurbished PS2 here on Amazon very soon. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth It? *by J***S on June 9, 2023* Just got it today. I was hesitant to order a used one because it's hit or miss most of the times. I was blown away by how clean the ps3 was. It looked brand new. I'm very pleased with it. I wanted to play some old school call of duty games and ps3 was the right choice. The order only came with the console so if you don't own a ps4 or ps5 that uses the same cables then order some separately. You can use ps4 and ps5 controllers with the ps3 so that's a nice bonus. Update: The ps3 does lag and stutter on games. The hard drive does need to be replaced for an SSD. It is worth it as after the upgrade it works like new. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beyond impressed *by S***E on June 20, 2023* Yes, beyond impressed. Advertised as console by itself no plugs or controller which is fine. I have been wanting to replace my PS3 from 2010 that shuts off or don’t play good anymore so I have all cables and controllers. This was my second attempt at purchasing a PS3 through Amazon and this one, I struck gold. Thank you to this seller for such excellent care and honesty. It works perfect and looks brand new. Have been playing and making sure physical games discs and movies work and i have had no problem. The downloaded games work as they should and am beyond impressed. Thanks again. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sony Playstation 3 160GB CECH-3001A, Console Only (Renewed) - AC Power Cord Compatible Sony PS5/PS4/PS4 Slim/PS3 Slim&Super Slim, Xbox Series S/Series X, Xbox One S/X, PlayStation 5 PlayStation 4 Power Supply Cable Replacement - Powerextra Wireless Controller Compatible with PS-3, 2 Pack High Performance Gaming Controller with Upgraded Joystick for PS-3 (Black) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/318959215-sony-playstation-3-160gb-cech-3001a-console-only-renewed](https://www.desertcart.us/products/318959215-sony-playstation-3-160gb-cech-3001a-console-only-renewed) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-09-25*