Sony PlayStation 3 CECHL01 80GB in glossy black
Late 2008 fat-model PS3 on the CECHL01 board, the 80GB revision with the full four-USB front panel
The PlayStation 3 fat model is Sony's original glossy black console, built around a Cell processor and a Blu-ray drive that made it a serious disc player as much as a game machine. This CECHL01 revision dates from October 2008 and carries an 80GB hard drive, four front USB ports, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and HDMI output with Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio bitstreaming.
This is a late fat unit, so it plays PS3 and PS1 discs but not PS2 discs, and it retains the piano-black shell and touch-sensitive power and eject panel that later Slim models dropped. The hard drive sits behind a front cover and can be swapped for a larger 2.5-inch SATA drive by hand.
Condition:
Used and good overall. The glossy black shell shows visible surface scratches and scuffs across the top and sides, most obvious under direct light the way gloss finishes always are, and there is dust settled in the rear ports.
Includes:
- Sony PlayStation 3 CECHL01 console
- Third-party wireless controller
- Not included: Power cable, HDMI cable, box, games
Key Features:
- 80GB internal hard drive, user replaceable
- Blu-ray, DVD and CD playback
- Four front USB ports, unique to the fat models
- HDMI output with 1080p support
- Bitstream output for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Plays PS3 and original PlayStation discs
- Touch-sensitive power and eject panel
- Glossy piano-black chassis
- Ships with a third-party wireless controller
Technical Specifications:
- Brand: Sony
- Model: PlayStation 3
- Model Number: CECHL01
- Manufactured: October 2008
- Region: NTSC U/C
- Storage: 80GB hard drive
- Optical Drive: Blu-ray Disc, DVD, Compact Disc
- Video Output: HDMI, AV Multi Out
- Audio Formats: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, 4 x USB 2.0
- Power: 120V 3A 60Hz
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 10.8 x 3.8 in
- Weight: Approx. 11 lb
- UPC: 0711719831006
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Will it play PlayStation 2 discs?
A: No. The CECHL01 is a late fat revision with no PS2 hardware or software emulation. It plays PS3 and original PlayStation discs.
Q: What do I need to get it running?
A: A power cable and an HDMI or AV cable, neither of which is included. The console uses a standard IEC C7 figure-eight power cord.
Q: Is the controller a genuine Sony DualShock 3?
A: No. The included wireless controller is a third-party unit. Genuine DualShock 3 or Sixaxis pads pair over Bluetooth if you prefer one.
Q: Can the hard drive be upgraded?
A: Yes. The bay is behind the front cover and takes any 2.5-inch SATA drive up to 9.5mm thick. Sony's system software has to be reinstalled from a USB stick after a swap.
Q: Does it still connect to PlayStation Network?
A: Sony continues to support PS3 online services and the store closure announced in 2021 was reversed for the console. Wi-Fi and Ethernet are both built in.
