Amazon Renewed

Sony PlayStation 3 250GB Console - Black (Renewed)

Name: Sony PlayStation 3 250GB Console - Black (Renewed)
Brand: Amazon Renewed
SKU: B07T8CH14W

Bottom line: The Amazon Renewed Sony PlayStation 3 250GB Console: 250GB HDD holds games, music, videos, and photos without an external drive; main trade-off: controller color varies, so you may not get a matching black pad.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-04

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 250GB HDD holds games, music, videos, and photos without an external drive
✓ Built-in Blu-ray player also spins DVDs and CDs on the same box
✓ Built-in Wi-Fi connects to PSN and streaming apps out of the box
✓ Ships with a wireless controller and power source, no extra purchase
✓ Amazon Renewed Guarantee covers replacement or refund if it disappoints

Cons

✗ Controller color varies, so you may not get a matching black pad
✗ Refurbished unit, not new: cosmetic and drive wear vary by supplier
✗ 250GB fills fast if you buy PS3 games digitally rather than on disc
✗ Safe Mode reset via pin and triple power beep is fiddly for newcomers

Manufacturer 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 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 scored Amazon Renewed Sony PlayStation 3 250GB Console using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Amazon Renewed's retro consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

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

Brand	Amazon Renewed
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

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