I Bought A PS3 In 2024 - IT'S AMAZING

Even though it's 2024, I bought a PS3 and let me tell you that it's AMAZING! In this video I'll unbox and review an original 40GB PS3 Console (also called fat.) Alongside the console we got 11 games and Gran Turismo 5 Signature Edition.
Timestamps:
0:00 - INTRO
0:28 - What will we unbox?
0:44 - Unboxing PS3 & games
4:07 - GT5 Signature Edition unboxing
7:14 - Talking about the PS3
7:52 - Powering on the PS3
8:31 - Noisy
8:42 - Playing Gran Turismo 5
9:46 - Playing Black Ops 2 (MLG included)
10:11 - My thoughts on the PS3
10:50 - OUTRO
The site I bought the PS3 from: www.tradera.com
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[@Odeboo]

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[@sjsiemka]

That package only for just $60 is a just literal steal, and the presentation of unboxing is magnificient!

[@Odeboo]

Thank you! Yeah I looked around for a while and eventually I stumbled across this deal :)

[@Acer_Real]

In my country backwards compatible models are 400€ but i got one

[@Acer_Real]

I mean it just has so many features like Netflix,Spotify,and so much more god games

[@swector_unit4257]

​@HyperBeam_Real Once a great man had said "In my, Ammo to the face"

[@pcwftv6085]

. Graphics that still hold up to this day. . free online . amazing catalog . amazing exclusives . Can play apps like netflix youtube still . Cheap . ps move . easy jailbreak . Controllers battery lasts for days playing .Can play ps1 and ps2 games on it. In my opinion Ps3 is the best console ever created along with PlayStation 2 and Nintendo wii.

[@Odeboo]

Great list! It's pretty mind blowing that this console is 16+ years old and despite that it still holds up surprisingly well.

[@HammerToof]

+ 3d capabilities

[@katsudon2048]

.wipeout hd fury

[@alexvaldez47]

​@@Odeboo Let's see how long the ps5 and series x will hold up for I think like 20 years

[@MrSuperalan99]

How do i jailbreak and what can i do when i jailbreak

[@thomasthetrain3942]

PS3 is a great system. It is currently my main system even though I own newer systems. I always come back to my PS3!!

[@Odeboo]

Always great to turn back time and enjoy the ride :)

[@dennismolina9033]

I still have my PS3 Slim from 2010 and God of War 3 was the #1 game i had to play! Love it! It's crazy that the PS3 & 360 are modern retro game systems! The PS3 games still look amazing to this day in 2023! 😀

[@Odeboo]

Oh nice! GoW 3 is packed with thrills and amazing gameplay, really nice game even today! Crazy how fast time flies by!

[@dennismolina9033]

@@Odeboo yes! I know! The PS3 & 360 are still fun to play in 2023!

[@Odeboo]

Yup, especially when it's possible to stock up with new games regularly due to the cheap prices on games for these consoles! Always finding hidden gems that I've forgotten or never played before!

[@Joocey]

best console ever made imo

[@i4mboyc]

Yes definitely the THE GOAT OF ALL CONSOLES

[@jodhkhehra8842]

What is meaning of imo 🤔

[@Joocey]

@@jodhkhehra8842 in my opinion

[@jodhkhehra8842]

@@Joocey thanks

[@Teprox]

Fr bro this console was really underrated and even hated at it lifetime era but now everyone loves it including me

[@Asaylum117]

Still play on my PS3 even to this day. I bought the 500GB Super Slim model when PS4 first launched and since then I haven't regreted that decision. PS3 is a great console for single player games and my PS3 collection is very massive. Especially on physical media.

[@onlywayisforward]

Dug my old PS3 out whilst my pc in the store being repaired, I can't believe how good these machines are when you consider how old they are.

[@YOYOHEYO]

Every console from 2000 - 2010 were goated

[@Odeboo]

Agreed! 👍

[@sharky.479]

Fax

[@JustMikey._.]

Still better than the newer consoles

[@Spidermann457]

I think you forgot the Wii U 💀

[@henshi9474]

I still use my ps3 despite having a ps4 and 5, I actually use my ps3 mode than any other console. The servers for the cod games are still active and a lot of people still play it, and sony just gave us firmware 4.90

[@Odeboo]

Old COD really was a golden era, glad to hear that people still play it :)

[@thegaminggambit2089]

Great video it's good to still see PS3 fans out there

[@Odeboo]

Thank you! Will always love the PS3 :)

[@BrokenR2]

Bought a ps3 slim back in 2011. Still have it with my other ps3 slim and ps3 super slim. I loved the ps3 library of games. especially all the multi pack games like jak and dextar collction, killzone collection, sly cooper etc. Also just the main console exclusives. God of war, uncharted, the last of us.

[@syamgg5508]

Had my ps3 slim 200gb for 6 years now. Never opened it and it still runs just fine. I played cod ghost extinction on it definitely good experience.

[@Odeboo]

Awesome enjoy it mate :)

[@cliffedward]

I've just set up my old PS3. I haven't used it since I got my PS4 back in the day. When I played it it was on a 22" TV with no HD in those days. Now I have it hooked up to my big TV and my Pioneer Home Theatre system. I'm truly amazed at the picture and sound quality. The sound seems to have more volume than the PS4. You have so many more option for both sound and graphics than you do on the PS4. I played the Blu-ray "Alien: Prometheus". I chose DTS and the bass was so great that The windows were rattling. My only regret is that my PS3 does not have 'backwards compatibility'.

[@Harryd06]

9:11 seeing this brings back so many memories, loved gt5 I remember when I was 6 playing it, first game on ps3

[@retroshade75]

My favourite PlayStation ever personally is the PS3, I had this same version and I hammered it for about 8 years, unfortunately It did die and my last couple of years with PS3 was with a slim model which was still fine of course before I eventually fully transferred to the PS4. The PS3 is still my favourite PlayStation to this day, even though I do finally have a PS5 now.

[@Odeboo]

Yeah I basically have the same history. Had the PS3 for many years back in the days, overheated eventually and got replaced by a PS4. I still have the PS4 and my brother got a PS5. Nowadays I use a PC for the most part so a PS4 is still fine for me :)

[@ps9117]

Great design, maybe the best console design ever made

[@BentleeA]

I still have one and play it regularly and it’s great even if it’s pretty old it’s one of my fav consoles of all time

[@grak1396]

Awesome vid. I received a free gift of a 40GB PS3 a couple of months ago myself. Had firmware 1.27 which is crazy... Tried to play GTAV and found it kept crashing so upgraded to 120gb SSD to only find it was the disk all along. Works great now and I have collected a couple dozen games. One thing to note, my PS3 had such a low firmware, probably hasn't been used in many years and it doesn't spin up the fan when idle, actually is cold until you run a game up. Long live the PS3.

[@Odeboo]

Thanks! I recommend to clean your console and it'll probably run way better :)

[@manwiththeplan9903]

Just wanna say thank you for putting the mic closer at 3:49 while removing the bubble wrap. It was satisfying to hear.

[@VOTE4CHANGE]

The 1 issue with the PS1 & 2 is the graphics, so that's the only reason why some people find it going back to. PS3 doesn't have that problem, I still maintain that resolution quality didn't need to exceed 1080p, obviously yeah if you can do it but 1080p was all we needed. In 10 years, this will be the GOAT console because of how well it held up plus the quality of games

[@zacharyspaghetti6988]

If you want to reduce the fan noise it generates as well as prevent it from dying a heat death before it has to, you might want to consider opening it up and replacing your thermal pastes on the heat syncs.

[@therealpathynes]

yeah this is the one console that is best bought from your local game store. The less scratches the better usually. If you can check the disc drive see how well the motor is. I want a slim one but these just look so damn cool

[@DalazG]

As I've gotten older. I kinda look for more simplicity. I still wish Sony would update the ps5 to run ps3 games with improved resolution. Would save having to have a ps3 too

[@Odeboo]

I totally agree with you!

[@IshmaelSimpson]

PS3 games were made with different architecture so it wouldn't be possible to run PS3 games natively on the PS5. PS4 and PS5 use the same architecture which is why the PS5 is backwards compatible. Your best bet is emulation or buying a used PS3 to play PS3 games natively. I bought a 80GB CECHC03 backwards compatible PS3 last year to use alongside my PS3, giving me games playable from the PS1 through to the PS5. Edit: It's also why you can only stream PS3 games from real PS3s with Sony via PS+.

[@DalazG]

@Ishmael Simpson yes, but ps1 and ps2 were also built on different architecture and were able to be emulated. Ps3 is perfectly capable of emulating ps3 but it would require quite a bit of resources. They're going to have to do it inevitably at some point rather than relying on old ps3s for emulation

[@IshmaelSimpson]

@@DalazG True, however the CELL processor with the RSX chip was insanely difficult to develop for, and even more so to emulate. The PS1 and PS2 did have different architecture but it was fairly simple. Such is not the case with the PS3 unfortunately. This is why Sony won't bother despite many people wanting it, and the fact that many people still want to play PS3 games. Myself included.

[@DalazG]

@Ishmael Simpson i think Sony will try but it'll be as low effort as possible to keep resource use low. I don't imagine them attempting full blown emulation until the ps3 server blades are starting to cost more to replace. The RPCS3 team themselves said that emulation of PS3 on PS5 would definitely be possible, and much easier than it was for them. The biggest hurdle is financial justification

[@rustytanks]

I basically kept my PS3 for Gran Turismo 6, Killzone 2-3, it will always be my most favourite console

[@EpicgamingChannel108]

Gran Turismo 5 is absolutely my most favorite racing game ever. I never really grew up with the Playstation 3. I wanted one before, but got a 360 instead when I was 12. In 2020 I found a ps3 for 20 bucks. Later on in the same thrift shop I stumbled upon Gran Turismo and played it a year later. Great video

[@Odeboo]

Thanks! Awesome that you found a PS3 and GT5, it's also my favorite racing game ever :)

[@DrPeachGuy]

I was a Wii owner back in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Now I have a PS3. I love it a lot.

[@justthisguy1948]

I got gran turismo from a pawn shop for ps3 but it was a demo didn’t even say on it

[@SagnolTheGangster]

Had about 3 Fat PS3s and all ended up having YLOD after a while. I bought the ugly Super Slim which seems to be stable. GT5 signature edition looks sick! Have fun bro, great video.

[@laron.henderson]

Bought my PS3 Slim in 2011! Still have it and it still works great! Upgraded the hard drive to 1TB!

[@Luschan]

My family couldn’t really afford getting me a PS3 in its heyday when I was in high school, so I was the guy with a Wii while all my friends were playing crazy next gen games. It’s cool being able to play a lot of modern classics for the first time, and it’s probably the cheapest console you can collect for. There are some expensive rare ones, but a lot of the more highly sought out games like the MGS Legacy Collection are still only like 50-80 bucks. After spending thousands of dollars collecting for the Saturn and Sega-CD, this is a nice change of pace.

[@Odeboo]

Now it's really a good time to start collecting PS3 games due to the price. Oh and I also usually find games for the Xbox 360 for super cheap, leading to an amazing opportunity to relive some classics :) I've made 2 other videos of these consoles, and in the one where I'm talking about the 360 I show that I bought Forza Motorsport 3 for only $0.30! Crazy cheap!

[@goldenfreddy-gj5wy]

.....I saw the price Keio Flying Dragon for the Sega CD, I think one could buy the entire PS3 catalog with that money.

[@johncorley9785]

I just bought one. Had one back in the day from 07-13 then sold it. Loving it

[@Appelschorle]

It is an amazing Retro console and can do so many things what a ps4 can't do. Love my ps3

[@nephrotranz]

Just bought a used one on ebay two weeks ago to clean my backlog, but there are hundreds of games I still would like to play.

[@Odeboo]

Enjoy the console and the vast game library!

[@itsphoen8x2]

this is the first unboxing I've seen with a karambit. It's awesome!

[@NikoBellic04]

Väldigt bra video my man!

[@Odeboo]

Tack my man

[@unchartedgrounds]

i have over 300 physical ps3 games and will always collect , i have the 400 gigs ps3 the matt black , just love playing my games on it , ps3 is my fav play station is the series

[@Burnout121EA]

Wow GT 5 still looks really good even in 2023 😍

[@Odeboo]

I know right :D

[@gary72carol61]

I just recently bought my first ever Playstation 3. Never owned PS3 but over the last few years I bought only mint condition 2nd hand PS3 games from charity shops, I also have a factory sealed Tomb Raider Anniversary 👍Now I have about 40 games to explore. My PS3 plays PS1 and PS2 games, although my PS3 version is software emulated and not hardware inside.😒 Only played a few games so far (PS2 WRC games) but love it. I am amazed how great this machine is and still stands out today, Sony, well done.

[@TaylorMadejdm1975]

Awesome! I got a 160gb PS3 for sale in excellent condition, with 16 games all in the original cases! 👌

[@raeeceali5242]

Was lucky and got my backwards compatible ps3 for £100. Then spent an additional £100 for cleaning, delidding, thermal paste, scratch removal, cosmetic repairs and nec token capcitors (I fell into that hold i know) 1 year later is still running strong.

[@Odeboo]

At least your console probably is in pristine condition, and still running strong after 1 year sounds great :)

[@wertiu361]

I work on cargo ships.. I bought a PS3 slim to play on free time while in my cabin.. super quality moments , for me the best, simple and fun consoler ever made

[@Odeboo]

Sounds awesome, enjoy it my man 👌

[@metalfeva7320]

I have a ps3 slim which i got in 2018 and i love it very much. I buy ps3 games whenever i can find them in good condition. I also have a ps4 pro which i got last year and i play on both systems.

[@mattsimons2409]

I just bought a 320 gb slim because my old slim 120 gb crapped out on me a little pricey for 150 but cant complain wish i found a steal like you! Ps3 is the best

[@capnrob97]

I just setup my ps3 that had been sitting in a closet for 10 years, booted right up. Can’t find the game disks, but I downloaded Crazy Taxi from the PlayStation store and have been playing the heck out of it.

[@Riptide2k]

Great vid!

[@Werthorga]

ive had one since 2015. i got many more consoles since then, but i gotta say the ps3 is the best and i still play it today.

[@snagireddy3283]

This console will never look bad...

[@Odeboo]

Agreed!

[@moonlambo5229]

Great video! Subbed! I'm seriously thinking of buying a PS3 again since I didn't play it much when I was younger. I was mostly into XBOX 360 back in the day.

[@Odeboo]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! It's still a great console that packs loads of joy ^^

[@lrd233]

I am a Nintendo guy , I actually did the same and... it's amazing !!!

[@delscoville]

I still have mine all connected, right next to my PS5. Still have games I play on it, Granted most of them are on PS+ for streaming, but their streaming is laggy, no where near as fun as just playing them on an actual PS3. BTW mine is a 40 GB version too, and both my controllers are Sixaxis. I upgraded the hard disk to 750 GB awhile back, and currently have every game I bought digitally installed, and have a shelf of physical discs I bought over the years, including a game I bought just a few months ago.

[@redrum21225]

I love and miss my ps3. So many masterpiece games.

[@johnfoster2584]

Bought one in 2020. Glad I got one when I did.

[@Chris_978]

PS3 Will always be the best system! I own my super slim and still works till this day. I had a slim but I gave it to my bestfeiend who didn’t own a ps3. I’m glad to a own a big collection of the games I enjoy and love I will forever play on ps3. I’m glad this system still alive 2023.

[@Doctor_Badass_]

I just dusted off my old ps3 from 2008. I hadn't touched it since about 2013. After cleaning the inside and reapplying thermal paste it's running perfect. So many awesome games were never ported to other consoles or PC. I'm having a lot of run revisiting this era of gaming.

[@Vor_Tex_Sun]

Bought a fat lady ps3, backwards compatible. Great machine. Reminds me of nearly 20yrs ago!!

[@davidgill7412]

Welcome. Lots of us still play the PS3. I usually use it for Movian media player now but there are still PSN games that I love going back to. I've custom firmwared my system so I can play PS2 games and have had pretty good success. Just enjoy the games and have a great time. 👍

[@Odeboo]

Thanks! The custom firmware sounds cool! And yeah, I really do enjoy going back to playing some classic PS3 games, so nice to relive these amazing moments again :)

[@Salamander407]

I got a PS5, played god of war and stray, now back on my PS3 playing Dante's inferno, love the PS3.

[@kyewinkles4283]

I still have my very first ps3 from 2006 when it first came out yes it is amazing

[@michaelarojas]

I bought one as well and have been playing games I never played or finished!

[@mrhitz7060]

Welcome to the ps3 family

[@PSG51]

I'm so happy i played PlayStation Home

[@gustavoaranda716]

I still have my PS3 from 2006 and it still works good 👍

[@chiefydear6077]

Awesome library as well

[@Odeboo]

So many enjoyable titles!

[@sideephects]

Some amazing gems on the ps3. Recently started collecting the more expensive titles.

[@Odeboo]

Awesome! Personally I'm exited to replay Uncharted 1 - 3, truly some great games! :)

[@gabyn5091]

Can you list them, which ones?

[@sideephects]

@@gabyn5091 3d dot game heroes, folklore, god of war saga, god of war origins, puppeteer, Tokyo jungle, tales of xillia. Off the top of my head those are exclusives

[@Salamander407]

I picked up lolli pop chainsaw, splatter house, killer is dead and Yakuza dead souls, god of war origins recently! Nice pick ups man!!

[@Chris_Redpilled]

@@Salamander407 another game that that is stuck on PS3/360 is Fist of the North Star Ken's Rage.

[@mrflammable9684]

You should replace the thermal paste it’s better for the console and makes it quieter

[@Odeboo]

Yes I'm planning on doing that, while I'm at it, I'm also going to give the console a good clean 👍

[@Trusteft]

Well done. My favorite game console. Impressive packaging from whoever sold it to you. The one I have the most games for. (not including computers which are on a whole different level for me). I never got the phat one, but the slim and the super slim (still sealed in case I need it). Those are also some great games you got, though there are several others great games for the PS3 which I like more. .... Yes ok since you asked, Split Second, Lollipop Chainsaw, Kingdoms of Amalur Reckoning, SEGA Rally, F1 Race Stars, Enslaved Odyssey to the West, Spec Ops The Line, FUEL, Ridge Racer Unbounded, Nail'd, etc. Happy gaming!

[@2pacaveli257]

My ps3slim is still alive and kicking up dust !!

[@yung_Latios]

Bro the ps3 still goes hard I've been trying to get a ps2 backwards compatible one for like ever because the library would be so immense. Ps3, ps2 and ps1 games all in one. I have an xbox but modern gaming just doesn't hit like this era did. It's too bad I missed out but I hope I can find one soon.

[@Odeboo]

Indeed it’s doesn’t hit as it did back in the good ol’ days. But its still a nice piece of nostalgia to boot up once in a while :)

[@homelessnative]

I’m on ps5 now but still I have an original fat 60gb ps3 this console is amazing

[@Solidcancer07]

Currently playing Assassins creed ezio games for the first time on a ps3 super slim 500gb. Some say it’s the worst model but for me it’s great because the retro modern look is very appealing and it has zero overheating issues.

[@yassinx6539]

Good video men keep going

[@Odeboo]

Thanks!

[@Alexander-ix2jp]

Love my PS3 super slim, and I'm still using it online after actually downgrading from the ps4.

[@mauriceking2416]

I NEEDED TO BUY THIS ON GAMESTOP SOMEWHERE SO BADLY BECAU IM FEELING NOSTALGIC

[@Odeboo]

AND I WANT GAMESTOP BACK IN MY COUNTRY. 😩 Games on display are so rare these days in my experience.

[@JuraganGadget-tv]

bought yesterday for 50$ , in the past i cant afford that, we still war/ conflict when we young 😊

[@chidvon5064]

I bought two one like yours then got yello light then bought another after I love the reverse compatibility bro 😍🥺

[@TheycallmeTANK01]

just to let everyone know if you don’t know. you can use a ps5 and ps4 controller on the ps3. which makes gaming on the ps3 a whole lot better. keep in mind that not all games on ps3 support the controllers

[@MarshalerOfficial]

Nice, but be vary that older models have defective components (mainly the GPU). Still it's an awesome console

[@Odeboo]

Yup, the RSX sure was a complex GPU potentially leading to hardware problems. I tried a 3 hour long session on Gran Turismo 5 and it handled it like a champ :)

[@homiej8163]

It’s most likely noisey because it needs the thermal paste redone. The PS3 and PS4 both suffer from having bad thermal paste and that’s what causes most of the fan issues. It should be fine

[@steve_2024]

I got my PS3 Slim for free because I found it at my uncle’s house and he didn’t even know he had it. I put CFW on it and it fits well with my Wii and WiiU that I have setup with my TV.

[@Odeboo]

He held some secret treasure :)

[@steve_2024]

@@Odeboo yeah. I didn’t take the games but it came with two dual-shock 3 controllers. I think he may have some other stuff somewhere but I’ve gotta ask him when I see him again.

[@robbieburns3564]

It's noisy as heck because the thermal paste inside is rock hard and isn't pulling heat away from the processor very well - so it's running at a top fan speed. Lots of vids on youtube show you how to put new paste on.

[@brendonlaucheekeong636]

That is a very good deal for PS 3 for just $60 bucks and it got 2 controllers & 11 free games for 2 persons to play together. For PS 4 now the price for second hand is at least 120 bucks. I still got my PS 2 fat console working till today and many years before i swap my games with another friend but the resolution cannot be compare with a PS 3 & it can play blu ray.

[@sillycado]

I still own PS3 Super Slim Since 2020,i would agree its the best console ever made!

[@Odeboo]

Awesome 😎

[@wyattsexton7083]

I play my PS3 almost daily! Still works great in 2023!

[@Odeboo]

Glad to hear :)

[@paigesalas8142]

Nice ps3 had the best games overall so many good titles dead space god of war 3 castlevania lords of shadow prince of persia forgotten sanda. Killzone was so dope. Battlefield 3, mafia 3 skyrim it goes one ps3 was the best console i had mine for 11 years before the disc laser died but it still worked i got a used one as well. And heavy rain uncharted red dead. This console is untamed lol! And dantes inferno and dragons dogma both were incredible

[@ypesh]

100% agreed!! Don't forget those great tennis games on a PS3. Which PS4 doesn't have.

[@hectorsoto6528]

Man ordered a package of snow white

[@workingmemories2213]

Might want to crack the thing open, clean it for dust, apply some thermal paste to the CPU (as it's likely dried and cracked now) and replace the CMOS battery. Oh, and jamming an SSD in there will do wonders for it. Older models are notorious for power consumption and the thermals are nuts.

[@williamalbertson78]

good find nice looking one

[@Odeboo]

Indeed! Great and nice looking console for the price.

[@UH60]

That killcam edit was outlandish

[@Odeboo]

:)

[@FrostInFreezer]

I kept my Ps3 and then I bought a used red Ps3 later on that I still use sometimes.

[@moocher9935]

I have a Glossy Phat PS3 which is jailbroken & has a 2TB HDD Installed... Love playing some of the old retro games but GOW is my favourite... Being Jailbroken I have the series GOW 1,2,3 Ascension, Chains of Olympus & Ghost Of Sparta...

[@justinhoff3183]

Watching you unbox all of this stuff and for only $90 I’m just like who the heck would sell all of this stuff for so cheap. Your lucky you didn’t get ripped off. They could have sold this for way more money honestly. I’d expect at least $200 total if I were the seller. Probably $300

[@Odeboo]

Yup found an awesome deal. And on the site I’m using (site is mostly for the Nordics) it’s hard to get ripped of. It has a really good protection system 👍

[@ph8808]

Bra video, jag har haft en ps3 slim för ett år som jag hittade i elektronik återvinning lol

[@Odeboo]

Tackar! 😃

[@HavocSEZN]

Ps3 font always reminded me of spiderman

[@shredfan1987]

You got an amazing deal ..i just bought a ps3 slim 200 GB with 20 games and 3 controllers for $175 ...i feel like i over paid a little but thats what they are going for over here in Staten Island

[@Odeboo]

I mean if you got the console in good condition, some great games and original controllers, then it might have been a fair deal. And yeah I really did get a good deal, but recently I’ve started to notice that one of the included controllers have started to randomly register button presses when not even pressing any button, kinda annoying but it’s still fine.

[@shredfan1987]

@@Odeboo the system was like new condition ..barely used so i guess worth it ...and yes the controllers aren't as responsive as Ps4 and ps5 controllers

[@Odeboo]

Awesome hope it works well! Yeah you’re right about the controllers. But at least that means that they’ve improved it over the next generations :)

[@SonyEnthusiast]

EXCELLENT CHOICE 👌

[@Odeboo]

👌

[@bhangrahindi]

Best and most magical console ever. Shame you did not get one of the early BC versions (both HW or SW) as those still are unmatched in terms of features and prestige

[@Odeboo]

I'd rather buy a separate PS2 for my collection and they're cheap as well. Also, the backwards compatible version is known for having reliability issues.

[@Wolf27364]

Ah the memory’s, I remember playing zombies on bo2 all day

[@Odeboo]

Same, miss the old times when zombies with the lads was a thing all the time.

[@Anonymous-wb3nz]

*memories

[@damian55552]

PS3 well worth fun back in day 😊

[@Odeboo]

That's one of the reasons I bought one in 2023! Relive amazing moments for a cheap price is well worth it in my opinion!

[@tml1999]

I literally just bought a ps3 yesterday

[@Odeboo]

That's great, hope you'll enjoy it!

[@JLRCUK]

I got one for £10 off Facebook in 2020, I put a 500gb hard drive in it and installed custom firmware so I could run ps2 game backups on it. I’d recommend the same so you can play the whole ps1, ps2 and PS3 library on one machine

[@Odeboo]

Sounds like you've got a nice deal! PS1, PS2 and PS3 in one machine seems to be really great.

[@Pr.2104]

I just got one recently for 40 bucks, its a slim but would do since my OG fat ps3 got the rlod so now I was just left with its titles but I was wondering how did you start with the custom firmware?

[@JLRCUK]

@@Pr.2104 since you have a slim you have to check online if your specific consoles serial number is one that can have custom firmware installed. I’d recommend watching the new video from this guy called Mario or something, it’s for the 4.90 firmware and below. Modded warfare has some good tutorials too

[@Pr.2104]

@@JLRCUK will do! And Thanks!

[@JLRCUK]

@@Pr.2104 no worries, all you need is a computer or laptop to download the custom firmware, then a usb stick to plug into your console to load the firmware onto the console. It’s super easy but it’s worth following a tutorial. Lots of cool things to do with CFW like emulators and stuff

[@jhonsmith2150]

A few months ago, I bought a PS3 Slim 320GB 1 dual shock for $50! 🎮🤙