The original PlayStation 3 60 GB model had a 60-gigabyte internal hard drive.
Sony launched this higher-capacity PlayStation 3 configuration in 2006 alongside a 20 GB model in some markets. The hard drive stored game data, downloaded content, music, photos, and other user files, although the operating system occupied part of the advertised capacity.
The 60 GB launch model also included features that were removed or changed in later PlayStation 3 revisions, including broader PlayStation 2 backward compatibility in certain regions and additional connectivity options.
The answer refers to the model’s marketed hard-drive capacity, not the free space available after system software. It is also distinct from the separate 20 GB launch configuration.