A 20GB Playstation 3 can be purchased at any of your local retail stores, such as Walmart or Target. There are also specialty stores such as GameStop to provide customers with all of their gaming needs. If you want a cheaper route, and do not want to buy a brand new 20GB PS3 - there are options such as eBay or Amazon. However, one these websites it is not always guaranteed that you will "get what you pay for" so to speak.
The Sony PlayStation 3 originally debuted on November 17th, 2006 in North America for $499 (20GB) and $599 (60GB). As of August 2012, the 160GB PlayStation 3 retails for $249.99. A 320GB bundle which comes with one game sells for $299.99. And finally, a PlayStation 3 with Move bundle is $349.99.
By the model number the 20 GB model number starts with CECHB
If you have the PlayStation 2 version of Batman Begins, it will play on certain versions of the PlayStation 3, namely the 20GB, 60GB, and 80GB versions. The 20GB and 60GB PlayStation 3s contain the Emotion Engine (EE) chipset of the PlayStation 2, and thus retain backwards compatibility. The EE was removed starting with the 80GB PlayStation 3, but it retained backwards compatibility through the use of software emulation. This feature was dropped with all subsequent PlayStation 3 units.
The only PS3s that can play PS2 games are the 20GB and 60GB models.
All models, excluding the 20GB model, include 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi.
40GB, 80GB, or 160GB PS3s can not play PS2 games. NO MATTER WHAT. Do not listen to anyone that says they can play them. On the other hand, 20GB and 60GB PS3s can play them.
You can play them as long as your PS3 is a 20GB or 60GB model.You can not get an upgrade for a PS3 that is not backward compatible to become able to play PS2 games
PlayStation 3 Slim because it is quieter and lighter. It really depends the use of the PlayStation 3 that you need. If you want to play the PlayStation 2 games on your new system, you should get the Original 20GB or the 4USB port 60GB or 80GB PS3. If you want a quiet and with more HDD space system, then by all means get the new slim versions. Hope this helps.
The most common way is to purchase one from a store or online site
40GB, 80GB, or 160GB PS3s can not play PS2 games. NO MATTER WHAT. Do not listen to anyone that says they can play them. On the other hand, 20GB and 60GB PS3s can play them.
Just go to the PlayStation store and purchase it for $15
You can purchase a Playstation 3 on Amazon if you want to buy it online. Also, all stores that sell electronics sell it as well, such as Best Buy, Target, and Walmart.