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)
(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)
The community is just called “Gaming” and describes itself as “All forms of game discussion go here […]”. So I would say such a discussion as yours perfectly fits here.
Anyway:
If you have to space to put one, owning another console is not that bad. However $120 feels too expensive for an old, outdated console. I would probably go for a cheap used one. They might even be sold with a whole bunch of games included, if someone just wants to get rid of it.
The problem with the gaming market is “old and outdated” quickly becomes “rare and vintage” which comes with a much higher price tag. I think deals can only really be found on the current previous generation (PS4, XBOne) until the next one comes out. This is why stores sell shit like Goldeneye64 for $60 even though the game is a nearly 30 year old blocky, pixellated mess and not as fun as you remember (in my experience at least).
Do you own a relatively good PC by chance? If you are, you could give the RPC3 Emulator a chance. Its still in development and not everything runs perfect, but if your PC can handle it, it’s a great alternative.
I started Red Dead Redemption on the PS3 and switched to RPC3 a while after, it had better FPS while having a better resolution.
imho no, because after more than a decade from production the TIM is caked and you must delid the CPU to get decent temperatures.
If they made a new ps3, i would buy it, i’d love to use it as a media center, the newer consoles can’t even play music from CD. But when i realize that’s it’s an hair dryer using 170 watts in idle / playing media…
If you have a PC, you can try ps3 emulator. The majority of games work, but of course, some don’t. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RPCS3
I’d say this community is for all gaming including questions like this so you’re fine their in my opinion.
I own a ps1, ps2, ps4, and a ps5 so apparently I don’t like the 3 🤣 so I can’t answer your question about connectivity.
But my answer is if a game system plays games you like, you can find them, and isn’t too expensive I’d say go for it. The library for the ps4 is still huge and I have a psvr so I play it regularly. The older systems were for my younger boys who got into some of the older retro games.
Tl;dr I’d say go for it.
