Sony
PlayStation 3 250GB Console - Black (Renewed)
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-05-26. Price and availability subject to change.
Bottom line: The PlayStation 3 250GB Console - Black (Renewed) is a solid pick with broad community endorsement in the retro consoles category, priced around $185.78, rated 4.2★ across 270 verified Amazon reviews. A solid choice — worth comparing against one or two close alternatives first.
This pre-owned or refurbished product has been professionally inspected and tested to work and look like new. How a product becomes part of Amazon 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 Amazon-qualified suppliers. Then, the product is sold as an Amazon Renewed product on Amazon. If not satisfied with the purchase, renewed products are eligible for replacement or refund under the Amazon Renewed Guarantee.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks classifies Sony PlayStation 3 250GB Console - Black (Renewed) as a solid pick with broad community endorsement in the retro consoles category, based on 270 verified Amazon reviews and our ranking model that weights rating × review-volume × price-fit. Sony's positioning sits within the broader category mid-tier. Use the Compare tool to put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives before clicking through to Amazon.
Common buyer scenarios for retro consoles of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Solid 4.2★ customer rating
- ✓ High-Definition Blu-ray player for the best movie experience. Plays DVDs and CDs
- ✓ Backed by Sony's warranty and support channels
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Key Features
- Internet ready with built-in Wi-Fi . To reset the device insert a small pin to the reset button and hold own for 5 seconds.
- ncludes Wireless Controller (color of controller varies) and power source. To reset the console, Continue to hold the power button and you will hear a second beep, indicating the video reset.
- Keep holding the power button down until you hear a third beep. The console will power off afterwards. Activate the Safe Mode feature and select 'restore file system
- High-Definition Blu-ray player for the best movie experience. Plays DVDs and CDs
- 250GB HDD for storing games, music, videos, and photos
Full Specifications
| Color | Black |
|---|---|
| Platform | PlayStation 3 |
| Model Name | PlayStation 3 |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Connectivity | Wireless, WiFi |
| Input Device | Gamepad |
| Model Number | PlayStation 3 |
| Connection Type | Wireless |
| Warranty Description | 90 days limited warranty |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 250 GB |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 99032-cr |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi |
Ready to buy?
Sony PlayStation 3 250GB Console - Black (Renewed) is available on Amazon with Prime shipping and the full Amazon returns policy. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-05-26. Price and availability subject to change.
Related Retro Consoles
