PS3:Buying Guide

This page serves as a reference for the pros and cons of each model of PS3. This is all objectively based recommendations, with no bias for the appearance of the console. Acronym definitions can be found on the FAQ page. ===First Generation Fat Consoles=== ’‘’BE WARNED THAT ALL FIRST GENERATION FAT CONSOLES HAVE A VERY HIGH YLOD RISK: PROCEED WITH CAUTION IF YOU COMMIT TO BUYING ONE.’’’  A good way to distinguish first generation fats is by looking at the front of the console and seeing if the silver lining above the disc drive has reflection/is chrome. If it does, it is a guaranteed first generation fat.  ===Second Generation Fat Consoles=== ===Third Generation Fat Consoles===