As the name suggests it is a base to keep the PS3 in vertical position only. It plugs into one of the USB ports handle. It there's a small fan to dissipate heat below. The fan is silent over its position on the console thus not based on any surface dissipates heat better. I recommend this product because thanks to him I can play games very greedy resource without my console is too hot, it's worth the investment. I "ve been delivered even in advance, that you ask for!