I never had a PS3 back in the day. I have a PS5 now, and when I was looking at the PS+ packages, I was fascinated by the fact that all the PS3 games have to be streamed. And what’s more, relatively few PS3 games are even on the service. I didn’t realize that the PS3 was such a unique/powerful console, that it still apparently can’t be properly emulated even on a PS5.
I am interested in playing Final Fantasy 13, the Killzone series, Resistance Fall of Man, among others. Looks like a PS3 can be had for about $120 at my local game store.
Do others still have and use their PS3? Does it still connect/interface to Sony’s online service? Like can I still get trophies that connect with my PS account, buy DLC, etc? Or is all that shut down?
I do have an Xbox Series X, so I could play FF13 on there, but none of the other games.
(Hopefully this kind of post is ok here, I know it’s not gaming news, but just trying to not sit and lurk, but actually create discussion)
I bought one last year to play the Metal Gear games. There are quite a few good ‘HD collections’ available if you wanted to play upscaled PS2 games for pretty cheap. I don’t have a PC powerful enough to emulate PS3 so it was worthwhile to me. Allegedly MGS4 is being ported to current gen, so that’s one less exclusive!
All the basics still work with the online service, though you have to go through some extra steps to buy games on the PS3 store now.
All the basics still work with the online service, though you have to go through some extra steps to buy games on the PS3 store now.
Wow, that’s awesome. I’m so used to Nintendo’s BS shutting down their last gen online stores, it’s amazing that Sony is still supporting a store from 2 generations ago, extra steps or not.
Heh, well they were planning to shut it down but there was backlash! Hopefully it stays around for a while.
I use it to watch blue-ray movies as most standalone blue-ray devices just stop workig after a short time and the ps3 always works.
Do you have access to a computer that could either play ports of those games or is strong enough to emulate those games?
This would be my answer to that question
In fact I’d come up with a list of all the exclusives that you’re interested in playing and use that in your reasoning as well.
The ps4 is a better option imo. If you need a ps3 get the latest revision the others have known failure issues.
Yes it’s worth it. Yes you can still use the store. Yes you can still buy DLC (you can’t get PS3 DLC through PS Plus streaming).
Aside from games like Killzone, Resistance, inFamous, etc. There are also a ton of PS1 games that you can buy on the digital store, which is a huge deal for me.
Also, you can check something like Facebook Marketplace to get a PS3 for sub-$100.
It’s sad that these games are not covered by PS+ deluxe. $120 sounds a bit expensive to me, but it depends on eager you want to play these old games.
Quick calculation: Assuming you have 5 games to play on PS3, you spend $120 for the console and $200 for the pre-owned discs, you’re spending $62 on average, which is almost the full price of a new release game. If you think these games are interesting enough, then this is a to-go decision.
As many people has pointed out, it’s always worth to try the simulator on PC first
Just got an Xbox 360 (not a PS3, but same generation) and a pile of games and it is totally worth it IMO. I mean the graphics are a bit rough obviously, but there are still great games to play. I also have an Xbox (Series S), and the 360 (and PS3 would be similar) because you get to play games before everything became about MTX and Battlepasses etc (though there was some of that especially towards the end). You can also play them offline generally speaking.
I’m talking out of my ass, but are there any 360’s that have survived this long? I went through 3 or 4 with the red ring. I can’t imagine time has been kind to the solder and thermal paste. Did MS ever have a later model that had a long term fix?
i got a broken ps3 from a friend that i fixed and i’m having a blast but i would’t say i recommend buying one, if you get one cheap, sure, go for it, i’ve seen people on reddit find the slim version for 50 bucks and many thrift store finds as well. if you’re don’t want the hassle of having an unsupported console, i would consider emulating on pc, i triend persona 5 a while ago and it looked better than on ps3
I’ve got a PS3 that I haven’t touched in years if you want it! Was thinking of just donating it somewhere. In Canada.
Oh man that is so generous of you! I wish I had seen this earlier, but I already bought one locally off of Facebook marketplace. Donating it is a great idea though, especially if you can find some charity that works with kids. Rock on.
