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One thing People always fail to mention is that it's always free to play online

I'm still rocking the PS3 🤘 I turn it on every day!

I am 16 years old now, and I want everyone to know this: Play games and make memories even if you have shitty computer or old console. When you grow up, you probably will have more money, better PC etc. But playtime is shorter and shorter. 🙃

One key reason why you need a PS3 - legacy content. The Sony of today is not the Sony we had back when the PS3 or even when the PS2 came out. Back then, they always went into the next console generation with backward compatibility as a priority. The PS2 supported all the games and even the same accessories as the PS1. The original PS3s supported PS1 and PS2 games. Later models were only backwards compatible with PS1 games, though you could still purchase PS2 Classics releases via the PlayStation Store. Alternatively, a non-backwards compatible PS3 can be jail-broken to play PS2 ISO backups. The PSP had its own library of UMD games, but most if not all PSone Classics purchased on the PS3 could be redownloaded on PSP. The Vita didn't support UMDs, but most digital PSP and PS1 content previously purchased on PSP or PS3 could be redownloaded on Vita. Then we get to PS4. No backwards compatibility at all. The only way to get legacy content on the PS4 is if there is a re-release. Likewise, PS5 is only backward compatible with PS5 games. Even if they released a firmware update that allowed the PS3/PSP/Vita purchasable and playable on PS5, we'd still need a hardware revision to support physical backward compatibility. Because neither the PS4 or PS5 have CD lasers. So if you have an enormous back library of games from anything predating the PS4, this is the simplest setup. PlayStation 3 (either a backward compatible model or jailbroken model) for PS1, PS2 and PS3 games; a PlayStation 5 for PS4 and PS5 games; and either a jailbroken Vita or PlayStation TV for PSP and Vita content.

This was my first game console. The 80 GB version. It consider it my best purchase in my life ever, worths every penny. After almost 15 years, it still works, has AMAZING games. You really spoke from my heart with this one. I had so much fun with it back then, if it dies one day, I will literally build a shrine for it.

I took my PS3 down to bits, cleaned it out thoroughly, and replaced the thermal paste with some Arctic Silver 15. It's a gem of a console.

There are also other reasons to have the PS3: 1) SACD player 2) Blueray player 3) Optical out 4) Netflix and streaming. Basically it is an allround multimedia consumption home system.

The PS3 actually launched with the Sixaxis controller, which is basically the same as the DualShock 3 but without rumble motors. I would also mention that PS2 backwards compatibility was removed before the slim came out - it is only present in the launch 20 and 60 gb models, and to a slightly lesser extent the 80gb model. (There might be another model in some region I forgot about, but those are the only 3 in the US at least). You can tell if a PS3 is backwards compatible if it has 4 USB ports in the front, the card reader slots are present, and the silver part is chrome instead of matte. Keep in mind these models are also a lot more expensive and sought after than the others. Great video! I just thought these things would be good to mention

Love the ps3. I'm glad I scooped a fully backwards compatible one not long ago.

Still a golden age player and always rather the golden age consoles I tell ya man games nowadays focuses a lot of graphics and online while back then mostly likely they equally focus on everything gameplay graphic online storyline I just miss these old days when devs truly make something from their own hearts. And as they say legends never dies 😂

I still have mine with all the games you’ve mentioned and more. I kept it to play Demon’s Souls and RDR two of my first platinums. One of my favorite gaming systems.

Ah, the countless times when i was a wee lad in LBP2 when I created fun home levels and other. Now I play The Jak Trilogy (EU VERSION) and it's so good time with it. Especially when flying on hovermobile across Haven City, while shooting with Vulcan Barrel to the Krimzon Guards. Ah, brilliant!

This was a great walk down memory lane. Love your review.

I understand why the PS3 had its problems in the beginning. At the end, it became a great console and my favorite Playstation.

I love my two PS3s. They get much more love than my PS4 ever could.

Today I booted up my ps3 for the first time in 5 years. Me going back on Red Dead and Max Payne 3 really puts my childhood at ease

A few corrections: 1. It's the Cell Broadband Engine. Comprised of 1 Power Processing Element (PPE) and 8 Synergistic Processing Elements (SPE), the equivalent of a 9 core CPU. The SPE's run independently of eachother as separate processors and are all governed by the PPE (essentially the PPE was like traffic control, nothing could happen without it but it allowed the SPE's to work as independent CPU's all working on a separate part of the task). What truly makes it unique, and incredibly powerful if programmed correctly, is the structure of the SPE's. Of the 8, 1 is reserved for the operating system and 1 is dormant. The dormant processor becomes active should one of the other 6 available SPE's become damaged, basically a one-time failsafe that can massively extend the life of the Cell. Which means if you have the tools, and knowledge, you could activate this dormant processor and have the full capacity of the entire Cell. In comparison the X-Box 360, though still using a unique CPU, was only a 3 core system. The only downside to the Cell Broadband Engine is that it can be incredibly difficult to build a program to fully utilise the potential of the system. The upside is that it's built on Linux and, as such, can be reprogrammed and set up to function as a supercomputer when run is series and parallel with additional consoles. (Again, knowledge is needed for this but the potential is there!) This truly is a unique CPU with incredible potential, sad that they decide to go with a basic Quad core for the PS4. A Cell Broadband Engine with the RAM of the PS4 would be mental!! Side note: Both AMD and Intel have a similar setup with their multi-core CPU's regarding dormant processors. Whether it's the quad, sextuple or octuple core, it's the same print. Just the quad has 4 cores deactivated, the sextuple has 2 cores deactivated and the octuple is the full system. Again you can, with tools and knowledge, make the quad identical to the octuple by reactivating the 4 dormant cores. This is based on profit margins, it's cheaper to make make 9,999,999 of the same processor with a single machine/design then divide the total into 3 piles and deactivate 4 cores on one third, 2 cores on one third and then leave the remaining third as designed. 2. The PS3 has 512MB RAM, same as X-Box 360. Just that Sony has the good grace to tell you that 256MB is reserved for the operating system so there is only 256MB available for programs. It was a cheap tactic by Microsoft to make their Shitbrick seem better. It still reserved RAM for the operating system but, just like with a PC, they don't tell you that. Sony were honest. Bonus: The acceptable failure rate for the PS3 was 0.5% or 1 in 200 consoles, it never came close to that. It was maybe 0.1 - 0.05%. As we all know, and is the reason to never by an X-Box (and on an additional side note, for other reasons but still regarding shoddy construction and reliability, to never give money to Apple) the failure rate of the 360 was about 30%. Also, their insistence on HD-DVD instead of Blu-Ray meant that the larger games came on 2 discs to the PS3's single disc and you had to fork out for an external adapter to actually use the high density discs. Sony wins again! Basically the only downside to the PS3 is that it's incredibly unique CPU made it very difficult for programmers to build the games to work properly with the system. That being said, The Cell Broadband Engine did, and still does, have massive potential! I would love to see a PC running from a couple of those!!

So glad I held onto my PS3’s. One I used as the source for an arcade cabinet with fighting sticks. And the backwards compatible one allows me to play SOCOM online again since a few gamers opened up the servers again.

This is the newest system that I have. Bought it brand new in 2007. Still works like a champ.

I put an SSD drive on my ps3 a month ago and I've been playing it almost everyday since.

I love my ps3. I have 2 one that is ps2 backwards but I don't use it. I need to get a slim to replace my non backwards since I'm sure it needs to be retired

I wish the PS5's design was inspired by the original phat PS3's design and incorporated a refresh of the PS3's XMB UI.

I just turned on my PS3 while watching this video and I still have the og 06 fat PS3 . It's definitely true about it being the black sheep you don't realize it's greatness until it's to late. I think of the PS3 as SONY's Dreamcast

I still have one of the fat PS3 systems that can play PS1 and PS2 games, it's such an amazing system with a huge library of games and still comes in handy as my primary way of playing Blu-Rays and DVD's.

I have 2 backwards compatible ones and a non bc fat. They’re too beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

PS3 really is a great console. Still enjoy it to this day

Love your taste in music 😁

So glad I’ve still got my ps3 hoping to set it up again today or if not sometime soon

I am late on this video but enjoyed your content... keep up the great work and I love playing on PS3

You could also rip cd's with track info and from there, put them on a USB memory stick. I play music that way in my car with the deck I had. Still a great system

Nice video..subbed!!!👍👌

Got a cfw ps3 a couple months ago and loving it. Been playing demon souls and as a fan of the souls series I'm so glad I did get it

I luckily got one a few weeks ago at a garage sale for 10.00 and it was adult owned and in great shape

I still have my PS3 from 2007 it's the most valuable console I have. The original 60 gig version. Of course one of my controllers stopped working.

Right on been playing RDR1 and Far Cry 3 lately on my ps3.

I use my PS3 for NCAA 14, it never gets old 🙏🏾

I still own a PS2 backwards PS3, I don't use it much but I am glad to own one!

3:05 Ironically, that 'cheapest blu-ray drive on the market in 2006' still works in my ps3 while I've had 3 blu ray players die on me since then, lol.

Still have mine as well! The 1st remodeled ps3 slim!

Great video still have both have of my ps3s and still use them for gaming and watching movies and even though mine are unable to play ps2 games on discs but at least I can still use psone game discs.

SSX Tricky. I still play this on my PS3. I wish they'd bring out a next gen version.

"PS3 head the worst launch ever" PS5: "Hold My Beer"

Still have and love my ps3. 🖤

I recently got a PS3, recently fell in love with Little Big planet series the Resistance series and the Infamous series. The main reason i did not get it early was the price, and the feel of the triggers on the ps3 felt like they would break very easily. But after 6 months of playing on the ps3, i have to say my thoughts on the console has changed.

Great video, but lots of errors too. The launch PS3's has four USB ports, not HDMI ports. The 20gb model did in fact come with an HDMI port. There was no original 40gb model, just a 20gb and 60gb. (The 40gb model came later) Some PS3's eventually shipped with up to 160gb hard drives, not just 80gb. The console first shipped with the Sixaxis controller, not the Dual Shock 3. Just some minor corrections.

I'm on my 4th PS3. I've had every generation and on my second slim now. I'm going to put a 1TB SSD in it and go nuts building a library

I still have the 1st slim model. Still works too!

already had a PS3 before you made this video, setted it up my ps3 again yesterday afet havent been using for half a year, mostly play the lbp titles on it

I loved Killzone 2. Was ranked 58th in the world. I was infamous for killing with revival gun lol. No 30 fps first person shooter plays as good.

had this on display for years.Too pretty to keep stored :)

Still have mine and want to expand my collection.

nice vid but bro that intro is a jam!

I have the 160 gb ,was shocked that nothing was said about this amazing console.

While I got a Xbox 360 first I would still say that ps3 became my favorite. I grew up on n64,ps1 and OG xbox. the Ps3 is probably and still my favorite console of all time, I have 4 ps3 consoles at home for just playing around with, Heck I even got a Fat ps2, slim ps3 and my ps5 hooked up at all times just because how great all of them are.

Dope Intro

I’m on ps5 but I’m definitely getting this again for nostalgia.

I am bidding on two 60 GB CECHA01 models right now haha.

Still have PS3 active in my basement. I love the console. Sad to see a lot of PS3 games slowly losing multi player support. Bought 2 PS3's and 2 slim PS3s as well. My issue with the OG PS3 was the shiny cover which felt easy to scratch.

PS3 is one of my favourite systems for sure. Reckon I'm gonna boot up the Sly Trilogy as my next series of games to play through.

WatchWatching your video while playing hitman on my ps3

The PS3 is still the only Console my Girlfriend genuinely likes (she's not a Gamer).

i have ps4 but i use ps3 more often, there something about old games that make them feel more entertainment and fun, and there a lot of games that still look really beautiful and they dont feel outdated like mototstorm pacific and killzone, if i could buy ps5 sometime i will still use ps3 too.

Each ask was great

Great media hub- mp3s sound great through amp,speakers,dvd/bd looks good...I'm happy

indeed it is great and it's easy to see now why initially it was so expensive. Bluray and full online connectivity was so new and the processor was light years ahead of PS2 capability. Sony stumbled but got back up with the slim model which is the one I really recommend for daily use. it eliminated any console bugs the build is solid and it runs smooth :)

I bought 5 PS3 in 2021. First Gen Ps3 Singapore version 80GB, Super slim Japan version 500GB, Super Slim International version 320GB, Slim Japan version 320GB and Slim International version 120GB. Why I bought them in 2021? First of all, I am a Gaming Consoles collector. Second, when I grew up, I never had a chance to own a Playstation, because my parent (I don't blame them) wouldn't buy for me. Their reason is, video games could affect my grade in education. Now, I have a decent job, I can use my own money to buy them. 😁

I bought a PS3 slim again Last month It’s great

Got my dead piano black one sitting ad an ornament and my super slim in the bedroom for occasional retro gaming lol... awesome machine 👏💪

As I mentioned on the ps2 video, I still have my ps2 and ps3. I love playing them both and haven't bothered upgrading to the ps4 or 5. The only problem I have with it is when the memory gets a bit full and I have to delete some of the previous saves, which is fine because I get to start from scratch again. And getting original ps3 controllers can be a hassle when they start to play up as they don't repair them anymore. I have to find second hand ones on ebay or marketplace which can be a bit hit and miss when you get them.

The call of duties are awesome on the PS3. Still play and there’s tons of players daily. Ghost, bo1 and bo2 has tons of players every single day no matter what hour.

I just bought it yesterday!

Mine still.working solid

The military using PS3s to make a supercomputer is badass

The 60 gig was the best I wish I still had!!

I missed out on a whole generation I started off with the ps4 now I have the ps5 but games have been going downhill and I want to get a ps3 to play older games this video made up my mind I want a ps3 thank you for the awesome video :)

Upgraded my surround sound system and dug out my PS3 for BD and Netflix. Updated it connected it to my home network via lan cable for access to my laptops external hdd with all my movies and tv shows. The surround system sounds amazing with the ps3. Just wish it could handle 4k. I can't believe how long I've owned it and still works perfectly.

I still have my PS3 fat model that is PS2 backwards compatible in perfect working order

Just bought a launch edition 60gb from marketplace. Got a good price on it too m pumped

In trade school thats a closed campus with my ps3 use it only on the weekends,definitely a exhale of relief of good games,just wished mine was backwards compatible for ratchet and clank series

this was a nice review. it's been awhile apologies for being absent. interesting to learn these things about the PS3 and that there are the comments which expand upon such knowledge. I won't be going backwards except for my original Xbox at some point someone told me some mod points about it that I'd like to experiment in. however I will say you most definitely need to do Xbox Series X vs PS5 review now that they're actually out cause I've taken a look at your pre-review before they released lots of info has to change there chief lol! SeriesX wins in backwards compatibility while PS5 stops at just ps4 games so lacking. I say SeriesX cause maybe you've seen this but Xbox, which shocked me I've been Xbox since 2004 1st system; went with PS5 this gen, but recently got a SeriesX for experimenting purposes, they've expanded backwards all the way to original Xbox games 360 games, One games. for original and 360 a few games are out of the running to be played on SeriesX. As far as graphics, since I do have a fine eye, I myself thought PS5 would take it, but I do see a crisper difference w/SeriesX. I think the 120fps that they definitely advertise on the box stands true. how they implemented their GPU is interesting. personally I don't care much as long as it looks beautiful both systems do but if we're talking about who has the edge, I'm seeing it in SeriesX. Storage (you may know all of this as well) is another thing SeriesX wins out on cause say the SSD goes bad, well at least it's swappable vs the soldered on SSD on PS5 plus you get a full 1TB which does make a difference vs 825gb (really 667gb after OS install). so one's alot more recoverable from a doom situation than the other, and has more internal. Processing: this is where the PS5 does win. the pro to having that SSD soldered onto main board w/CPU=different channeling system the games run smoother, there's a full personal connection if you will with the inner doodads that are on main board than just simple PCIe slot connection(?). there's a noticeable difference in fluidity w/games even PS4 games on 5. also they've got a better controller feels more next gen. just comparing Apples and Oranges, I don't pick sides. I can't as I've been Xbox most of my life and as you've been told which is the truth I've owned PS systems only recently 1st PS4 next PS5 (still regret selling PS4 that was a mistake, the Xbox One was a horrendous installment, 360 much better). but just saying if I should be picking sides it should be w/Xbox, but I don't as I see all of them having their caveats.

Definitely need a backwards compatible one to play awesome PS2 games like Nightfire and Batman Begins etc.! Also to play great PS3 games like Motorstorm that did not come to PS4.

I have the backwards compatible version and I still use it today. I love this console

No one talking about this banging background music?

Making the ps3 more relevent is always welcomed

The PS5 is MORE than powerful enough, to enable backwards compatibility to ALL released Sony consoles. Why sony isn´t going that route is beyond me. They could sell ALL those games in physical or digital form and keep the market alive. Imagine buying PS2´s Katamari Damacy new with a sticker on it saying "works on your ps5"

Still have my ps3 slim and it still works great

Finna playthrough the God of War series on this!!

THE SUPERSLIM IS AWESOME

The Last Time I Commented on Your "Is It Worth It?" PS3 Video; I Said I Wanted To Support a Local Game Seller. I Bought The PS3 Slim and Got Many Fun Hours on It; with My Brother, and Nephew (Nathan) 😇 Sadly, All Good Things Come To an End at Some Point. It's a Refurbished Console Anyway. I Had To Buy a New Blu-Ray Drive for It; after I Opened It Up and Cleaned Everything (Must Have Cleaned a Little Bit Too Thorough?). Even Putting On Some New Arctic MX-4 Thermal Paste On The CPU and GPU. I Played *Infamous,* *Modern Warfare 2,* and *Motorstorm Apocalypse* On It For Months 😇😂 I Even Bought BluRay Versions of *Bad Boys* and *I Am Legend* Just To Watch It On My *New* Refurbished Game Console. Maybe I'll Try The PS4 Next lol 😇 I Think That The CPU or GPU, or Both are Pretty Much Fried Now; after Doing Some Research. The BluRay Drive is Fine Though... Bless Up 👌😇

I still use my Original 60gb release PS3 everyday bought it at a classic game store for about $300 came with the Original box original papers and some of the chords were still in the OG packaging and came with the sixaxis controller. Was super happy when I booted it up it has 300 gb of space because they changed the internal HD and they did such a nice job because it still has the sticker over the HD slot and it doesn't even look like they even swapped it also has no scratches. I'm thinking they also added thermal paste cause it's very quite and runs and boots better then my PS4 Pro. Got more then a few PS2 games for it and like 7 PS3 titles for it

I still playing in my ps3 i had it when I was 12 years old, right now I’m 22 and I still love it. Best Console.

Still have my PS3 and not gonna give it up even as I now own a PS4 and LOOKING FOR a PS5. PS3 and God of War ROCK!

Just bought myself a new one on Friday 😎👌 well worth being able to play Fallout and such again rather than buying PlayStation now every bit.

PS3 for life. I even made my series based on PS3 games showcasing content from different PS3 games.

Awesome machine, have the 60gb version. Still going strong!

To me it's one of the best systems ever released. But hey I'm a old man in today's world what do I know.

Love my PS3. Tons of great games and can still be bought cheaply.

I’ve gone through 3 of them. No regrets buying another one right before I got my PS5.

I like the Resistance series on this console.