The Original PS3 Phat Model
There are several original Phat model PS 3 which are usually referred to
by the size of their internal hard disk drive. Released were the 20, 40,60,80,160GB.
The most common Phat model console released and in Australia were 40, 60, 80 Gig The 60Gb was the only model released in Aus that had features that made it stand out from the rest including today’s latest Slim Version.
The 60Gb Phat Having the ability to play PS 2 games also having a massive number of USB ports on the front , 4 in total, including an abundance of memory card reader slots this PS model stood out from the rest.
The only difference in the appearance of the first five Phat Playstation was the color of the trim, number of USB ports, the presence or absence of a door (which covers the flash card readers on equipped models) and some minor changes to the air vents.
Playstation Slim Console Model
In September 2009 Sony announced the release of the new Console 120Gb, 250Gb
The New Redesigned Slimmer version of the Phat console Known as the PS 3 Slim
Later in July 2010 the 160 and 320Gb Models were selling.The new Console features an upgradeable 120, 160, 250 or 320 GB hard drive and is 33% smaller, The Slim Model Power consumption is one third of the original PS3 Phat model thus producing less heat, utilizing a smaller less robust internal switched mode power supply module
The Console Serial Number is located at the rear of the PS3 console, on a white label as circled Below. its the last alpha numeric characters of the serial number starting with CECH.... eg. CECHG02
Playstation Model Number Circled in Yellow
displayed as CECHL02 this is a Phat PS 3
Current Sony Playstation 3 Model Listing
Sony Playstation 3 Models from bottom Original Phat to the Slim then the Super Slim on the top
Check Below to See what model console you have Via the Serial number stamped at the rear of the console on a white label It will start with CECH***
Example Checking the table below CECH2002B is the PS3 250Gb Slim Model
Playstation 3 Slim Model
Latest model PS3 Super slim Released October 2012 looking quite cheap with a sliding disc drive tray This is the current model in production in retail stores now March 2013