Price facts
- Best price today: $140.00 refurbished at Amazon (checked Nov 15, 2026).
- Checked at 3 stores.
Our take on the Sony PlayStation 3 Slim 120GB Black Console (CECH-2001A)
The PS3 Slim is Sony's 2009 redesign of the PlayStation 3, smaller and quieter than the original fat model and fitted with a 120GB hard drive. It plays the full PS3 disc library, Blu-ray movies and DVDs, and adds built-in Wi-Fi and BRAVIA Sync that the launch model lacked. It suits buyers who want a cheap way into PS3 exclusives and Blu-ray playback, but it drops PS2 backwards compatibility and the card reader slots of earlier models. Compared with the original PS3 it runs cooler and draws less power; compared with a PS4 it has no current-gen titles but a far deeper budget back catalogue.
- Runs the entire PS3 disc library, including Uncharted, God of War and The Last of Us
- Built-in Wi-Fi, unlike the original launch PS3
- Smaller, lighter and quieter than the fat PS3
- Plays Blu-ray discs and DVDs as well as games
- 120GB hard drive holds a good number of installed games and saves
Sony PlayStation 3 Slim 120GB Black Console (CECH-2001A) prices at every store
- AmazonRefurbished
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$140.00Free shippingChecked 7 h ago - Geek BoutiqueNew
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$179.99Free shippingChecked 7 h ago - WalmartNew
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$387.50Free shippingChecked 7 h ago
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Sony PlayStation 3 Slim 120GB Black Console (CECH-2001A) price history
Lowest price we've seen: $179.99 on Nov 15 at Geek Boutique. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 15.
What reviewers say
- 3.6 / 5183 ratings
Owners rate it around 3.6 out of 5. Most praise the slim build, quiet running and the huge back catalogue, while complaints center on the loss of PS2 support and the age of the hardware.
- BuildPraisedOwners say the slim chassis is noticeably smaller and quieter than the original PS3.
- Backwards compatibilityCriticised
Questions and answers
- Does the PS3 Slim play PS2 games?
- No. The 120GB Slim dropped the PS2 hardware that early fat models had, so it only plays PS3 discs, Blu-ray and DVD.
- Is the PS3 Slim better than the original PS3?
- It is smaller, quieter and uses less power, and it has built-in Wi-Fi. The trade-off is no PS2 support and fewer USB ports.
- Can it still go online?
- The console can connect to the internet over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, but much of the original PlayStation Network store and multiplayer service has been shut down, so online play is limited.
- What is in the box?
- A used console typically ships with the console, one controller and a power cable. Check the listing for the controller and any cables included.
- Does it play Blu-ray movies?
- Yes. It plays Blu-ray discs and DVDs, and it upscales DVDs to HD over HDMI.
- How much storage does the 120GB model have?
- 120GB, and the hard drive can be swapped for a larger 2.5-inch drive if you need more room for installed games.
- Where is the Sony PlayStation 3 Slim 120GB Black Console (CECH-2001A) cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $140.00, as of our latest check.
