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Additionally, all discs at NexWave Games are carefully inspected and assessed for quality. When discs arrive, we do not accept any that are so badly damaged that they are unlikely to work. We only accept discs with light scratches at most. Discs with scratches are then treated in our professional disc repair machine. By warming the disc and polishing it with soft brushes, these machines can remove a very thin layer from the disc. This removes the layer containing surface scratches and improves the disc’s readability. This ensures the disc works properly, even on consoles with ageing lasers that have difficulty reading games! Great news for the player.
PlayStation 3 Phat CECHC04
This PlayStation 3 Phat is the CECHC04, an early European model with the larger black body and a disc slot on the front. Start PS3 games from the XMB menu, which also contains saved progress and system settings. The console supports a wireless PS3 controller and has four USB ports for tasks including pairing and charging. Connect it to a compatible display through HDMI; AV MULTI OUT is available for older connections.
Backward compatibility is a distinctive feature of this model. The CECHC04 can play many original PlayStation and PlayStation 2 discs, but not every game works correctly or exactly as it did on the original console. Create virtual memory cards for supported older games. A PS2 controller does not plug directly into the console. The model number therefore matters more than the Phat name alone: later PS3 models do not have the same PS2 disc support.
Saved progress and any installations use internal storage; the current capacity depends on the offered model. PS3 also plays compatible Blu-ray films and DVDs. Keep the ventilation openings clear and place the console on a firm surface. Included controllers and cables follow the specific offer; the five games below are examples, not automatically bundled items. Local multiplayer requires additional controllers. Online features depend on each game and the services available.
History
Sony introduced PlayStation 3 in Japan and North America in November 2006; Europe followed on 23 March 2007. The first model's larger body housed a Blu-ray drive and internal hard disk. HDMI, wireless controllers and the XMB menu also changed everyday operation compared with PlayStation 2. The CECHC04 belonged to that European launch, combining PS3 software with limited support for earlier game libraries.
For the European design, Sony used a combination of original hardware and software emulation for PlayStation 2 games. Compatibility therefore differed from some earlier overseas models. Not all games worked flawlessly. Sony later focused more heavily on new PS3 software, and subsequent hardware removed support for PS2 discs. The general Phat name consequently says too little about a particular console: the CECH code distinguishes the early variants.
The PS3 library then grew through varied designs. Uncharted 2 paired cinematic action with climbing and shooting, LittleBigPlanet made building part of play, and Gran Turismo 5 developed motor racing further. The 2009 Slim and 2012 Super Slim offered that same game generation in smaller bodies. The first Phat remained recognisable through its curved shape and connections, but changing the console design did not change a game's PS3 version.
Five popular PlayStation 3 games
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves follows Nathan Drake on a quest combining climbing, taking cover and shooting. Move with one stick and aim the camera and weapons with the other. Combat can continue even while hanging from a ledge. The PS3 release offers a single-player story with large action sequences. This example concerns that original campaign, not later remasters or functioning online matches.
LittleBigPlanet has Sackboy jumping through levels made of cardboard, fabric and moving parts. Grab objects, activate switches and reach collectibles. The original PS3 game supports up to four local players, each with a controller. Its built-in tools also let you make your own levels. The original series' online services have ended; this description focuses on platforming and local creation.
Gran Turismo 5 centres on learning cars, racing and expanding your collection. A-Spec puts you behind the wheel; B-Spec lets you guide a driver as team manager. A controller handles steering, acceleration and braking through the chosen layout. A racing wheel is another control option, not a requirement for this example. GT5's original official online services have ended.
Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time alternates Ratchet's combat and platforming with Clank's time puzzles. Use weapons and tools, explore locations and combine recordings of Clank's actions. One part demands quick movement while the other emphasises planning. Both sticks and the action buttons handle these different tasks. This is the standalone PS3 adventure, not a later reinterpretation of the series.
The Last of Us follows Joel and Ellie through a world of scarce supplies and dangerous combat. Explore buildings, find materials and choose between stealth and direct attacks. One stick moves your character while the other controls looking and aiming. The single-player story is the focus here. This is the original PS3 release, without graphical and technical additions from the later remaster or remake.
