ps3 test console

[Jeremy1976]

so I picked up a ps3 test console this morning  I havent been able to find a value.  anyone have any knowledge of these systems...what does it do since the dashboard looks the same as a regulear ps 3.  thanks in advance

[segamer]

How much did you pay for it?

[Jeremy1976]

$40
so on further inspection the label on the bottom does not say debugging console...back label says cecha01 so I am wondering if gamestop refurb it with the test top piece on.  Any one in here work for gamestop?

[shenske]

Take a picture and post what makes you think it's a test console. Is it a sticker or something?

Could just be a demo unit. Check the firmware

[Jeremy1976]

http://www.mediafire.com/view/pp0ct08tf7d5q4m/2016-07-23_09.59.51.jpg

I have seen others on the web that actually say debugging unit.  All the stickers are still in place so it wasn't opened

[segamer]

If it's backwards compatible with PS2, it's worth about $600.

[Jeremy1976]

yes it plays ps1 and ps2 games.  Any idea why it doesn't say debugging console on the bottom label?  I haven't found much on it...just the debugging console

[sheep2001]

I understand that the debugging/test consoles don't play blu Ray movies, or go online.  Does yours?

[Jeremy1976]

I understand that the debugging/test consoles don't play blu Ray movies, or go online.  Does yours?

yes it plays blue rays

[shenske]

Interesting. Did you get a chance to check the firmware in your settings? The firmware may reveal a lot to you.

[wiggy]

The PS3 test is pretty much useless for non-DEVs, unlike the PS2 test consoles which were region-free and played backups.  It's effectively a partially crippled PS3 for us normal folk

But, like sheep said, if it plays BR movies, then it ain't a test.  Same with being able to access the PS store and download games/updates/etc.

[Jeremy1976]

Interesting. Did you get a chance to check the firmware in your settings? The firmware may reveal a lot to you.

firmware is 3.73

[Jeremy1976]

The PS3 test is pretty much useless for non-DEVs, unlike the PS2 test consoles which were region-free and played backups.  It's effectively a partially crippled PS3 for us normal folk

But, like sheep said, if it plays BR movies, then it ain't a test.  Same with being able to access the PS store and download games/updates/etc.

this is what I find weird  says test under the PlayStation logo on the top but the label on the bottom doesn't say debugging console.  Stickers are all still in place so it doesn't look like it was a refurb

[wiggy]

'Tis strange indeed 

[Nacho3]

Doesn't the top pop off of the PS3 without taking it apart? Maybe somebody switched the top of a test unit with the bottom of a retail one?