If you go fat, be sure to get the 60 GB / 20 GB launch models with 2 hardware chip full BC. The later 80 GB fat had only 1 of the 2 PS2 chips and dropped compatibility down to ~80%. But if you ...

60GB Fat Model: This model is fully backwards compatible with both PS2 and PS1 games. It includes the necessary hardware components to run these older games without any issues.

PlayStation YouTuber Mystic has revealed a detailed video on how to properly maintain and preserver your PS3, specifically the ‘fat’ model that offers full PSOne and PS2 backwards compatibility.

Dive into the world of gaming restoration as the iconic Sony PS3 Fat console is brought back to life. This video reveals every meticulous step involved in restoring a vintage PlayStation 3 ...

Sony heralded the new PlayStation 3 Slim as more energy efficient than previous models, but that's an easy feat considering the older PS3 'Fat' models were some of the most power-hungry home video ...

So how do you get to cash in? First you must have bought an original “fat” PS3 between Nov. 1, 2006 and April 1, 2010, from an authorized retailer, Polygon reported.

I have an old US 60GB PS3 Fat with backwards compatibility (CBEH-1000) (with HDD upgraded)... I know lot of people had overheating issues, YLOD etc. with their fat models and it is always whay ...

So, if you purchased a FAT PS3 between November 1, 2006 and April 1, 2010, you can file a claim online before April 15, 2018. You'll need to have the serial number of your original PS3, or your ...