PS3
The PlayStation 3 was Sony's console for the seventh generation. Debuting in 2006 and discontinued in 2016 in North America, the PS3 had a rough launch but picked up steam during its twilight years. Along with the bulky launch model, Sony also released Slim and Super Slim versions of the PS3.
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PS3
- Brand
- Sony
- Original Release Date
- November 17, 2006
- Hardware Versions
- PS3
- Original MSRP (USD)
- 20 GB: $499.99; 60 GB: $599.99; Slim: $299; Super Slim: $270
- Weight
- Launch: 11 LBS; Slim: 7.1 LBS; Super Slim: 4.6 LBS
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New Sony Patent May Further Hint at PS3 Backwards Compatibility on PS5
A recently discovered patent filed by Sony potentially adds further fuel to the rumors about PS3 backwards compatibility coming to PS5.
Minecraft Player Recreates Mt. Everest in the Game
A talented Minecraft player online recreates Mount Everest in the game, with the intention of turning it into an adventure map in the future.
Minecraft Clip Shows Off a Player's Absurd String of Bad Luck
A clip shared by a Minecraft player showcases a string of bad luck, and proves that the world of Minecraft can be scarier than it looks.
Hogwarts Legacy 2’s Sebastian Equivalent Should Make One House Their Home
There was one house in Hogwarts Legacy that drew the short straw with regards to its companion, and so the sequel should address it head-on.
Nine Years Later, a Haunting Life is Strange Easter Egg Has Been Found
A gamer online discovers a haunting Life is Strange Easter egg, which gives even more depth to one of the game's most dramatic moments.
Weird GTA Online Glitch Kills Player While They're in an Elevator
A GTA Online player shares their glitchy and unfortunate elevator journey with the community, where they get killed instead of reaching another floor.
Neat Minecraft Mod Allows Players to Study While Playing
A Minecraft player creates a mod that allows players to study while playing, proving that the two activities can be creatively combined.
Rumor: Sony May Be Working on Native PS3 Backwards Compatibility
A new report claims that Sony could actively be working on making PlayStation 3 games natively playable on PlayStation 5 consoles.
Minecraft's 1.21 Update Allows Players To Launch Themselves Into Space
A Minecraft player uses the features of the latest update, discovering that with a little tinkering it's possible to be thrown ridiculously high.
Minecraft Players Debate Which Scrapped Features They'd Like to See in the Game
Minecraft players debate which scrapped features they would like to see added in future updates, and the answers are interesting.
Final Fantasy 14 Housing Auto-Demolition is Restarting
Square Enix announces the resumption of the auto-demolition of Final Fantasy 14's in-game housing following its suspension earlier this year.
Final Fantasy 14 Announces Plans To Mitigate Dawntrail Server Congestion
Square Enix announces the measures it will take to make logging into and playing Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail as smooth as possible at launch.
Plants vs Zombies Fan Creates 3D Minecraft Models for Every Plant
A talented Minecraft fan creates Plants vs Zombies models to be used in a map they are working on with other enthusiasts of the games.
Minecraft Player Creates Stunning In-Game Light Show
A tech-savvy Minecraft player creates a in-game light show, and the result of their incredible project impresses the other players.
Red Dead Redemption: Best Horses, Ranked
Players should do their best to tame these particular horses in Red Dead Redemption.
Creative Minecraft Player Shows Off How Useful a Chalk Feature Would Be
An inventive Minecraft player makes a mod that adds chalk to the game, and shows the creative potential of more artistic content.
Clever Elder Scrolls Fan Turns Their Game Room Into a Skyrim Destination With Cute Decoration
An inventive Elder Scrolls player creates a cute decoration for their home's game room, turning it into a Skyrim destination.
Red Dead Redemption Fan's Attempt to Play Undead Nightmare Goes Hilariously Wrong
Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare player gets struck with a hilarious bug while fighting off a horde of zombies on their tail.
Hilarious Skyrim Glitch Makes Part of Solitude Completely Disappear
A Skyrim player online discovers a hilarious glitch in the game, which causes part of the city of Solitude to disappear into thin air.
5 Open-World PS3 Games That Are Still Fun To Play
These PlayStation 3 open-world titles are still just as fun to jump into as they were when they were first released.