Amazon Renewed

Sony Playstation 3 160GB CECH-3001A, Console Only (Renewed)

Name: Sony Playstation 3 160GB CECH-3001A, Console Only (Renewed)
Brand: Amazon Renewed
SKU: B0945FDFBB

Bottom line: The Amazon Renewed Sony Playstation 3 160GB CECH-3001A: 160GB drive holds a large PS3 game and media library; main trade-off: console only; no controller or cables included.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-05

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 160GB drive holds a large PS3 game and media library
✓ Plays BD-ROM, DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs
✓ Built-in wireless for PSN and online play
✓ Covered by the Amazon Renewed refund/replacement guarantee

Cons

✗ Console only; no controller or cables included
✗ Locked to NTSC North America region
✗ Renewed unit, not new; light cosmetic wear possible
✗ CECH-3001A slim omits PS2 disc backward compatibility

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 160GB CECH-3001A 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

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

Full Specifications

Brand	Amazon Renewed
Color	Black
Platform	PlayStation 3
Model Name	Playstation 3
Resolution	4K
Connectivity	Wireless
Input Device	Gamepad
Model Number	CECH-3001A
Connection Type	Wireless
Warranty Description	90 days limited warranty
Connectivity Technology	HDMI
Memory Storage Capacity	160 GB
Manufacturer Part Number	CECH-3001A-cr
Wireless Communication Technology	Wi-Fi

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