Buying A PlayStation 3 in 2024...

[@nodestar6245]

The PS3 being considered retro is a terrifying thought

[@goodrichguy]

Dude sadly we’re creeping up on 20 years! Idk where the time went.

[@accelgamerhd4954]

But look at it this way the system matured enough as time went on and we got some of the most fire games out there.

[@nochilllwill]

my mind cannot grasp that concept

[@AceKite00]

Released in 2006. 2026 is two years from now. What an age we live in huh guys? Wonder what they'll think up next! 😂

[@cs8712]

get your missing games now before the zoomer nostalgia wave hits

[@Streetfighter1977]

You ain't lying about ps3 slim being durable. Had mine since 2010 still works like brand new

[@charlotteritchie9969]

Same with mine, only thing that's broken is a couple discs I put hundreds of hours into lol

[@TucBroder]

I own 3 PS3's 😏 The OG Fat, The Slim and the Ultra Slim. My PS3 game collection is close to 200 games. Man I love this system.

[@balloonedraccoon2503]

Can I buy the og? I want one

[@AJ72281]

I only have 2 PS3s (OG 60 bought at launch and a Slim) with close to 500 physical games….. I love it too. Going for the Wolverine Platinum currently……

[@JohnAGalvanArt]

Ancient memes here

[@goodrichguy]

Wish I still had my OG fat PS3. Got the yellow ring back in 2010 or so. Loved the backwards compatibility!

[@Frank-x1g]

Ditto. A fat and two slim. About the same amount t of games

[@comicnerd101A]

That babydoll commercial is still creepy as hell

[@Imperatrixxy]

Even worse if you have pediophobia.

[@comicnerd101A]

@@Imperatrixxy what us pediophibia? Is that a fear of babies?

[@Imperatrixxy]

@@comicnerd101A It's the fear of dolls. Fear of babies is called paedophobia. No, not confusing at all. XD

[@comicnerd101A]

@@Imperatrixxy well thank you for the vocabulary lesson. You learn something new everyday : )

[@ninjashep5264]

Agreed

[@RobSilverado]

PS3 is my favorite online console of all time. That generation of games is untouchable.

[@RemoWilliams1227]

I like that you specified online console. What is your favorite non online system if I can ask?

[@RobSilverado]

@@RemoWilliams1227 sorry for the late reply, I never saw the notification until today. My favorite non-online system of all time is either the PlayStation 2 or the GameCube. I owned a GameCube growing up as my main console, and played PS2 at all my friends’ houses. I wish I knew how great things were back then

[@JoeyMontana1234]

Last of us online on the ps3 will always been an awesome memory. Back then for some reason crafting and sneaking around felt like such a revolutionary idea. Very fitting with Minecraft blowing up around the same time and games like the division being drawn up. The division was a huge let down though

[@qur1578]

I just purchased a PS3 two months ago and have been playing it nonstop. The PS3 is a system that at the time felt very barren, especially with me being a huge jrpg fan, but now I can look back and say it really had a ton of gems.

[@obidahasdia4095]

Ps1 ps2 ps3 are best❤

[@moonguytyree1834]

Does the store work?

[@obidahasdia4095]

@@moonguytyree1834 yes

[@obidahasdia4095]

@@moonguytyree1834 yes and online free also games free jailbreak too easy takes 5min

[@LouisLuzuka]

Which is your favourite game 😮

[@professoroak9721]

I'm going to suggest picking up Eternal Sonata, Dante's Inferno, Blur and Brutal Legend

[@BackyardTreePeople]

Dante's inferno is a blast to play. Good mention

[@TargetPermanent]

He is an XBox bro. I am sure he's heard of Eternal Sonata. Matty, if you do look into Eternal Sonata, check out a video on the differences. The PS3 version made some pretty polarizing changes.

[@ridensroom6957]

Eternal Sonata was one of my first xbox games. What a game

[@joakim1462]

Castlevania Lords of Shadows as well.

[@edymiguel4247]

Is Brutal Legend the one where the demo was a guy with a rock guitar beating its enemies?

[@UnknownSourceMaterial]

Hey dude, I’ve been collecting PS3 for a few months now. A game I recently found that I completely forgot about is Lord of The Rings: Conquest. It’s basically Star Wars Battlefront 2 with a LOTR skin. It’s so sick and worth adding to the collection, in my opinion.

[@Manic_Panic]

Most definitely worth it. Getting a slim PS3, upgrading the storage and installing CFW. 99% compatible with PS1 games, ~75% compatible with PS2 games, ~30% compatible with PSP games and of course, PS3 games. And if you still can't fit it all you want in the internal storage, Multiman/Webman lets you use NTFS external storage from 2 to 8tb hard drives and you can fit everything there except DLC and PS2 games, for some reason they need to be on the internal storage. The cherry on top of the pie is being able to play all your CDs, DVDs and Bluray discs as well. Tbh it doesn't get much better than this unless you prefer Xbox or Nintendo IPs which you can't play on it.

[@hadinasrallah8928]

Yea i use it as a region free player for my criterions

[@krisxaero]

Is it possible to sync trophies with a jailbroken ps3?

[@wingedassassin9999]

Yeah but ps1 games have slowdowns sometimes and shit resolution, Ps2 games pretty much always have slowdowns. And the psp games arent really worth talking about.

[@Manic_Panic]

@@wingedassassin9999 This is why I recommended to install as PKGs so you can use ps1netemu to avoid slowdowns and audio issues. They also look cleaner than playing them on an actual PS1. PS2 games with slowdowns are normally because their original versions also ran like crap such as GTA LCS. There are a few others with very minor frame drops but it's insignificant. If you had severe issues, then you were playing those games with major issues or didn't put the config file. PSP games are hit or miss as I said. Some work great, some work awfully bad.

[@wingedassassin9999]

I dont know i think if you have access to even a semi decent pc, emulation is probably the much better choice, except for ps3 games of course​@@Manic_Panic

[@Simoss13]

With the HD Classics and complete games (on disk) in HD. The answer is 'yes'. Yes is is dam worth buying a PS3 in 2024!

[@IcyPolarBear369]

The great thing is the PS3 store is still up too. And multiplayer is free.

[@retrorebound8887]

Good point on the games being on disc.

[@kanzai12]

@@IcyPolarBear369”still up store” kinda hit and miss, since it will be less and less digital games on store due to license

[@legospacememe8468]

@@retrorebound8887 they still are. on playstation at least.

[@Piranha5150]

Hell yeah it’s worth it. I got a PS3 super slim back in 2020. The manufacturer date is November 2013. I just cleaned out the console and changed the thermal paste on it. I run HEN and can play any PS3/PS1 game I want. I also have a PS2 emulator in it. Well worth it!!

[@Joelda23]

You got the best one. It will literally never fail

[@Piranha5150]

@@Joelda23 considering how anal I am about my consoles. Yes it will last me forever lol.

[@Manic_Panic]

@@Joelda23 All slims/super slims have the same failure rate. The difference was the 90nm RSX chips in most of the phats that were defective and would overheat or if they didn't overheat, they would blow the low quality capacitors. Imo, the early silms were better because you could still have CFW without the common hardware failure of the phats. But you can't go wrong with a super slim either.

[@Piranha5150]

@@Manic_Panicmy super slim is great because I got the last batch of ps3s. Manufacture date is November 2013.

[@GamingintoEternity]

Matt, just subscribed! I just bought a PS3 in 2024 as well! Took a chance on an 80 GB fat boy for $45 from eBay. Also came with the camera and one move controller and one game controller. It showed up dusty as hell. I opened and cleaned all that dust out and replaced the HD with a 1 TB. I also repasted the heat sinks. I then flashed new software and ftp'd all the games you mention. This is such an awesome console.

[@KeiBrightwing]

Jailbroken PS3 and jailbroken Vita are such an unbeatable duo that covers five different Sony consoles across 3 generations. Installing CFW on those two was the best decision I made this year.

[@traviscombs6947]

The MGS4 PS3 you show when talking about backward compatible 80GB PS3s is *not* the one that was backward compatible. That was a rare special edition PS3 in a unique color and did not have PS2 compatibility. The one you are referring to was just a standard black 80GB console that happened to come bundled with a copy of MGS4.

[@Deseko]

I moved to europe about 5 years ago and left most of my gaming stuff in Canada. Nostalgia got the best of me, so I re-bought a bunch of stuff. Bought about 40 PS3 games and have been having a blast all over again.

[@TheGaara802]

The PS3 was awesome but here comes the comments, "I still play the PS3 today these new games sucks" or any variation of the quotation

[@chaintimberfrostwood3276]

This shouldn't be a problem in the first place if sony did their backward compatibility on ps5 Right

[@jasonprendergast7493]

Yeah, what amuses me, then you find out half of these people comment were so young they didn’t even play on these systems during the time. I’ve been gaming since the early 90’s, and gaming has come such a long way, and each generation has taken us a huge leap forward. This generation is no different. We should be thankful and enjoy each generation and where we’ve managed to take gaming. It’s nice to look into the past now and then, but those comments are good for nothing.

[@ForTheViolence]

That’s because you can’t play metal gear solid 4 outside of PS3.

[@Hijynx87]

​@@jasonprendergast7493These same conversations happen every gen too lol. "ps3 has no games!" "ps4 has no games!" "ps5 has no games!"

[@IcyPolarBear369]

I have the PS3 Super Slim 500gb version and it's great. Free Multiplayer and the store is still up. No wonder there are still 2 million players on PS3 still. That's a lot of people on a console from two generations ago.

[@lunch_trey]

I bought a PS3 in 2022. I always wanted one because a lot of the exclusives seemed really interesting and fun to me. So far I've enjoyed my time with it

[@garrettwood6271]

Nice, it was my favorite console as a kid growing up. Which exclusives have tickled your fancy?

[@themechanic6117]

I bought a fat ps3 about 3 years ago just play fallout new vegas and I'm glad that I still have the system . I just bought GTA4 complete edition for ps3 . I also just bought a ps2 with a hand full of games last week. not looking to start a collection , just buying some games that I really enjoyed playing when I was growing up.

[@MadastheHatter13]

How does New Vegas run? I've heard horror stories about it's performance on the PS3. I got it on 360 myself and it crashes now and again but nothing major.

[@DanielJ-00]

I got a PS3 again earlier this year for MGS4 after my first full playthrough of the MGS collection and I’m so glad I did. There are lots of amazing games on there and I love getting my collection back up. I’m definitely taking advantage of the cheap new and used prices while they last before the PS3 store officially shuts down and everything goes up. But hopefully we get good modern PS3 emulator support by then.

[@Bookybapoco]

im gonna kiss you bro.

[@fivejedis]

I'm so glad the PS3 generation is the generation where I decided to stop getting rid of my games and keep them, while others are collecting PS3 games, I can sit back and be happy I have most heavy hitters on PS3 as well as hidden gems. Maybe missing a few here and there, but it won't cost me as much overall as PS1 or PS2 did. Also, there is a black label MK9 Komplete Edition for PS3, probably more expensive since black labels always are but it exists I own it.

[@Foshodatsy]

i really appreciate you speaking at a good pace and that i dont actually have to speed up like most of the videos on yt.

[@jamescolar504]

My old super slim PS3 had died on me not too long ago, so I just now purchased another one, which was an upgrade from the previous one I owned. It was the GOW Red superslim version that came bundled with a 1TB SSD, 2 motion controllers, 1 regular controller, and a couple of games, all for a decent price. I wanted to start playing some games I've already owned and have never completed yet. I'm currently playing Way of the Samurai 4 and having fun with it. It's definitely still a must buy for me since some games aren't probably ever going to get another port or sequel.

[@carnavs]

To add to what he said about recommending which console to buy, A01 B01 are the only models that support actual BC abilities. E01 supports software only. A01 and B01 are likely to fail, as they have the same problems as the early model 360s did. You can buy an A01 or B01 that have the GPU replaced with a slims. This makes them extreamly reliable and not likely to fail. It's a hard mod to do so expect to pay quite a bit of money for one.

[@goodrichguy]

Great, in depth video. Another banger matty

[@Asaylum117]

That MGS 4 theme is very iconic, but also very depressing. I bought the 500GB SuperSlim PS3 console and I have a blast playing a lot of PS3 games on the system. I really love the PS3 InFamous series, Ratchet & Clank Tools of Destruction and Crack in Time, God of War 3, Uncharted Trilogy, etc. And it's also a very good Blu-Ray/DVD player. Unfortenatly my console is region locked, so not all movies and TV shows will work on my system.

[@SSBJack911]

Been trying to beef up the PS3 collection for the past few years now. I have all the 1st party collections physically minus Sly and Jak, but aside from that the collection is in a spot I’m super happy with

[@Fahrenheit38]

I remember when Target had a clearance on Dual Shock 3s and I got 3 for 35 bucks each. Still have 2 new in box

[@metaldiceman]

The batteries are likely not able to hold sufficient charge at this point...

[@Fahrenheit38]

@@metaldiceman replacements are all over the Internet

[@JoshuaVaughan-pi1sn]

That PS3 ad still creeps the 💩 out of me to this day looks like something out of a fever dream

[@obsoletetrunks]

Favor?!? 😂😂😂

[@Concerned.Citizen]

Por favor dream

[@RemoWilliams1227]

Sometimes I have favor dreams.

[@midfinger69]

Same and then something happens ​@@RemoWilliams1227

[@JoshuaVaughan-pi1sn]

Auto correct is a pain and you all must be fun at parties if this is what you find amusing for your day I edited it since it bothers you 3 so much but seriously get a life I smell your parents basement from here -_-

[@CorruptedDogg]

My launch Slim is still going strong and my backup Slim is as good as new. I envy those who have backwards compatible fats, but I don’t envy how unreliable they are and how much maintenance they need. If I really want to play PS2 games on my TV, I’ll go for an actual PS2 and a Retrotink upscaler.

[@Real_Sgt_Tom]

I bought the GoW Saga Collection last summer and that code still works in 2024.

[@jordanking3331]

Why does no one mention the positives of the og ps3 and it's backwards compatibility? Once it's plugged into a large 4k tv using a hdmi cable instead of the stock composites or through some hd adapter on ps2 and then the smoothing is turned on *chefs kiss! It's excellent, and for me, that's what makes the ownership of an og ps3 makes it worth the value+ maintenance.. also, it's all in one. Thanks though I do love your videos. Mgs4 is the best game in my collection :)

[@malangadong_1685]

Some stranded games that weren't mentioned here that I'd recommend: LBP 1& 2 (even just for the story modes), Puppeteer, Modnation Racers, Mercenaries 2, The Saboteur, Motorstorm 1-3. MAG was another one of my favorites from that generation but unfortunately the servers are down for good

[@nicholasbullock1709]

MAG was insanely good fun. Along with Warhawk that were great games but online only. Even though you could play local multiplayer with Warhawk, it’s limited in comparison to online. These games taught me that online only games were not the worth my time.

[@ShaneMakesMovies]

Happy to see some love for Puppeteer, that game always flies under the radar

[@alexl5010]

@@malangadong_1685 Modnation Racers, just finished and it's sure top 3 kart racers of all time. Truly an experience!

[@maxsonly]

My favorite is the slim model too. I'm happy I got all the games I wanted for the PS3. Most PS3 games are still cheap, so now is the time to get them.

[@Charlesmckinney-i2x]

i do still have my ps3 and fun fact you can play blu ray movies 🍿 on it and the good news it still works tell this day 👍 !

[@Cybrons]

Classic Sly Cooper background music, brings back good memories.

[@MRamos7273]

In July of last year 2023, I got my PS3 slim 1TB for $100. Came with one game, Gran Turismo. Texas

[@TheRealLurtz]

I picked up the backwards compatible PS3 for like $120 a couple years ago and have slowly been building my PS2 collection 😅

[@invisibleni]

Heading out tomorrow morning with my son to pick up a PS3 and a stack of games. A little history lesson coming up "back in my day"

[@hankthetankfc9512]

I didn’t grew up playing PS3. I mostly play 360, but I been collecting ps3 games because I miss out on good games

[@sonnyman4545]

Is he stalking me? I literally bought one like the other day!!!

[@blackybohead1313]

I miss this era so much :(

[@TargetPermanent]

Two that I would suggest are: 3D Dot Game Heroes. Possible the worst title for a non-Square Enix game. It is a classic Zelda style game from Fromsoft. It's silly and wholly unique. Mod Nation Racers. Its the best attempt to do a Mario Kart that I have seen. Its got a great suite of items and tracks as well as an incredibly robust character, kart, and track editor. The track editor is INSANE.

[@bucket963]

So took a look in my game drawer and the ps3 games I still have p5, skate 3, the guided date paradox, darksiders 2 limited edition, Mugen souls Z, the witch and the hundred knight and white knight chronicles. My bm sold ps3 and some other favorite games years back like diagaea D2. Almost all of this I play on ps collection or have the remake. If it’s the same for you please keep them in good shape the history of some these amazing titles that may not get another entry in the series to shine is worth keep for entertainment and joy it gave us

[@coldramentpm1013]

bro ur speaking voice is perfect and engaging love it

[@schillingspree49]

Need somebody to do an analysis as to why the remasters available on PS3 were given so much more love than modern systems’ “remasters”

[@Purgatory.Diaries]

I played God of War Ascension Multiplayer "kinda" recently on my channel. The servers are still up and there's still a few of people out there playing. The level gap for a newcomer is obviously insane and I think there's literally less than a dozen players at any time, but hey, at least you can still give it a shot if you like.

[@Concerned.Citizen]

That's like how I decided to play doom 2016 for the 1st time during 2023 and my 1st multiplayer match was against max level players with thousands of hours played 😂

[@Purgatory.Diaries]

@@Concerned.Citizen Damn xD

[@AkiraYanky]

LittleBigPlanet 1,2,3 and Karting

[@atomiswave1971]

I have 2 60gb PS3's I still use. Both boxed, one is PAL the other is USA NTSC. I bought them originally as blu ray players for region A + B playback, glad I kept them.

[@VTWitch90]

The PS3 was my first console I bought as a working independent adult fresh out of my parents house so it holds a special place in my heart, I loved it so much. My most treasured game from that system is Drakengard 3 collectors edition which was so expensive and hard to track down and I don’t regret it. Now after watching this video I’m feeling the urge to buy another PS3 lol

[@pjr238]

Mate why did you read my mind, I literally just started googling this topic YESTERDAY because I’m feeling nostalgic. And now you release this Thank you, and stop being such a good mind reader

[@JohnAGalvanArt]

Weird that PS3 is considered retro as its right next to my PS5 and frequently played.

[@arnabmukherjee4435]

Weird that the Gameboy is considered retro as it’s right next to my PS5 and frequently played.

[@PowderedVoltage]

​​@@arnabmukherjee4435Weird that the Atari 2600 is considered retro as it's right next to my PS5 and frequently played.

[@Zanoladab]

​​@@PowderedVoltage Weird that ur mom is considered retro and is right next to me in my bed and frequently played😌

[@Bcruz41]

WOW how convenient i bought a PS3 a couple months ago and recollecting old games ive either had/ cant play anymore on current gen because they didnt get remastered and games ive always wanted to play i bought like 20 games now and adding to my collection its nice to go back

[@RemoWilliams1227]

God what a great channel. He should have 500k subs by now.

[@KleinerHermano]

Keep up the great retro gaming love, man! Always enjoy your videos and hearing your perspectives.

[@warfidem3]

This was a great breakdown video. Covered all the bases.

[@rsreidjr]

Just watched your video on FF13 the other day. Today I was watching videos on PlayStation history and I was looking on FB marketplace to purchase a PS3. And then here you are again on a subject that I’m interested in. Thanks for the vids and information.

[@Shynotic]

I just bought one so I could play the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy and Skate 3. I have a huge list of games I want to play though. Also picked up Medal of Honor with Medal of Honor Frontline remaster and SSX. This console is a nostalgia trip even though I never owned one growing up!

[@nathanp610]

Instant recognition of the Ratchet and Clank music 🔥

[@ekrenz5268]

Sorry for another comment, I love the Sly Cooper music playing in the background.

[@plazma2891]

thank you Matty for giving us a place to escape and keeping it strictly gaming it means alot!!!!

[@Sanjesh-vz9vs]

Thank you for your suggestion bro ❤❤

[@StarzGecko]

Definitely the best time to buy digital only games on the PSN. Lots of amazing games!

[@liamrow3653]

I still love collecting for PS3, prices aren't too bad but they keep going up so now's the time

[@ZERO_DARK_NINETY_OFFICIAL]

I have a 160GB PS3 and I have a variety of classics. Skate 1, SmackDown vs Raw 08 & 09, Saint's Row 2, Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, Black Ops 1 & 2, Modern Warfare 3, World at War, Midnight Club LA. Getting more in the future.

[@joakim1462]

I went back and is currently playing MGS HD Trilogy (Peace Walker). I love that system ❤

[@Electro096]

If you would get the backwards compatible model and worry about the internals get it Frankensteined

[@TheSwanKnight]

I collect to play for playstation 3 and the collections are a great place to start. I personally am hunting for game of the year editions for games that I want to own. These are the editions with all the DLC content bundled together instead of downloading for a high price, it's a great way to get the most value for your money.

[@Joelda23]

The fact that you love trophies makes this my favorite video. That nolstagic trophy sound is unmatched… how can I send game? I got a shit ton of games that I don’t want in my collection

[@redguysimracing2382]

It's a shame mod nation racers isn't more popular, it's so much better than Mario kart

[@deviouslaw]

No

[@hadinasrallah8928]

Real

[@NinjaxShadowXx]

Most broken game ever and I was so hyped I even was in the beta. It failed for a reason. Sonic Racing did the kart racing on ps3 better

[@RubyJones-zj4fu]

Vita one is fun

[@PheonixNovaGT]

Bro... a fellow ModNation Racers vet? I didn't think i'd find anyone else that played that game a whole lot besides me! I really love that game and i hope Santa Monica and Media Molecule team up to make a ModNation Racers 3 since UFG is no longer around... i miss ModNation so much bro.... 😔

[@retrogroovtv]

the ps3 also had that DBZ budakai collection 🔥🔥

[@kidcurry4202]

Xbox 360 has it also i believe 🤔

[@retrogroovtv]

@@kidcurry4202 it does 🔥 that collection overall is a gem lol

[@rastaman5108]

First ps3 I had to fix it and still running. Good video to know some special exclusive games❤. I need to find some to ad to my collection now😂

[@HeavyMetalCowboy90]

I bought a later gen Slim to replace my Gen 1 slim because replacing the disc drive didn’t work. It’s definitely a cheaper build. Killzone 2 was fun to pick up again. But Singularity was rough. I loved it and beat it. But then got my PC and bought it on Steam…whoa lol. PS3 is BAD. But man I loved it when it was the main in its day.

[@dsimpson530]

Firmware updates and game installation speed is agregeous even on an SSD. Took a full day to download mgs4 and install

[@geronimosantillan7067]

Let’s keep up the 2 million+ users worldwide every year.

[@dportnov]

My PS3 Slim just arrived yesterday and this video is perfectly timed. I had already picked up Yakuza: Dead Souls (which could make a fun Retro Rebound video by itself) and MGS4. I may have jumped the gun on buying Killzone 2 and 3 separately. I had no idea that there was a 1-3 collection and 2-3 have already been shipped to me. I also picked up Resistance 1 and 2 as well as Heavenly Sword. I'm limiting myself to games I can only play on a PS3 right now. Anything that's on streamable on PS4/PS5 I'm not buying. I've found that PS3 streaming works really well for me.

[@retrorebound8887]

Hoooo Dead Souls! Never tried that one.

[@GamerofOld]

I have the one with the 320gb. It was a gift for my birthday a couple of days ago! 🥰 I have always wanted one but couldn't afford it. So now I am just starting my ps3 collection! So excited! My must buy is Silent Hill.

[@dx-px3zg]

Honestly , the PS3/XB360 era was the best generation of consoles , period . Look at all the game franchises that started during this gen: Assassin’s Creed , Bioshock , the Batman Arkham series , Borderlands , Red Dead Redemption , and so many more . You had Fallout first appear on consoles and you also had Skyrim come out in that time period . GTA 5 , anyone ? So many great games .

[@Gabriel-ly3yn]

"You had Fallout first appear on consoles" Hum Hum... not quite you see. *cough* brotherhood of steel *cough*

[@accelgamerhd4954]

Man a lot of the games you showed here i still own. I even still have my slim ps3. It's not modded yet but the option is there. I have so many ps3 games it's crazy. The ps3 era was really pumping out games after games.

[@thebaffman4898]

Still have next to my PC a PS3 slim I bought at Gamestop a few years ago, near perfect condition. Currently playing GT6 for the first time, and also I just bought MGS4 because I never played any MGS game except for Solid 1. Although the first copy I bought didn't work so I had to return it (currently waiting for a second one, fingers crossed. I heard MGS4 doesn't like the slim model).

[@slyrxccoon]

Worth it for the Sly Cooper and Ratchet & Clank games. Also the FF XIII trilogy, since it's not available on Switch & PS5.

[@theshadowman1398]

We have proudly 4 PS3’s in the house all fully functional. Most recent purchase was the metallic red one straight from Japan. Love that thing. And easy to use because the PSU is universal

[@ERBfan01]

Hey matty thanks for uploading this video when i'm about to eat my dinner, appreciate it

[@HououinKyouma__00]

Just want to clarify the power adapter compatibility. The Slim/Super Slim/PS4/PS4 Slim and PS5 share a cable but the OG PS3 and the PS4 Pro both use the bigger cable seen on PC.

[@vanillaashe9264]

I have a newer revision PS4 Pro and it still shares the same cable as the OG PS4 and PS5. I believe the earlier versions of the PS4 Pro has the PC like cable due to having a higher power draw.

[@AnotherNormalYorkshireman]

We call those cables "kettle cables" here in the UK

[@dom1310df]

I got mine down from the display shelf the other day. Need to hook it up. Heard it's now retro so decided to get back into it.

[@solidkwon]

PS3 era had so many incredible games imo Some games u didnt mention but are PS3 bangers: - LittleBigPlanet games - Heavenly Sword - 3D Dot Heroes - Disgaea 3 - everyday shooter (psn) -MotorStorm Pacific Rift is still my fav racer of its type - Gran Turismo 6 - Heavenly Sword - Pixeljunk games - Wipeout HD (PSN) - Super Stardust HD (PSN) - Shatter (PSN) - Renegade Ops (PSN)

[@99GregPotter]

Incredible timing on this video I just bought a ps3 this week! I wanted to play Xmen Origins: Wolverine but found out my old console I had for 10 years finally died. Funny thing is after all that once I got the new replacement ps3 and I inserted the Wolverine disk that Blu-ray also no longer worked 😭

[@tristankimball834]

I love my playstation triple. I just recently bought an og fat one off my buddy for full ps1 and ps2 back compatibility. I still turn it on from time to time. Quite a few games stuck on that console that are still great to this day

[@nicholasbullock1709]

Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition originally came in a black label. So, if you’re not into red labels, the black label version is out there.

[@wiskin88]

Great video! imo best console of the 7th gen and a top 3 console of all time for me. Agree about the slim, it’s a workhorse and wayyyy quieter.

[@G0AT_2002__]

I remember when I was younger, my dad and I played "SPORT CHAMPIONS" with the PS move equipment and it was amazing, only great memory🙌 also played "INFAMOUS 1 AND 2" my dad was on the good side and me the evil side, amazing game too. miss that🙏

[@NukeCaulfield]

Knowing the prices for all these games will skyrocket before I have the money to buy them makes my stomach turn.

[@jimpatterson1111]

I hooked mine back up. So glad that I kept it. A ton of online games that I purchased that you just can’t get anymore. All great games.

[@takumifujiwara8356]

Matty banger in the morning we love that. keeps us in the mood at work

[@JDGamez15]

I haven't heard any mention of the 3D compatibility in this video unless I missed it but hey I guess I'm the only one that would still use 3D today. I don't have a PS3 TV but I do have an ol' Samsung 55" 3D TV that I do use for movies. I have the original fat PS3 that's the A01 model, fully backwards compatible, I have a 320GB in box original Slim and an in box Azurite Blue super slim PS3 that I'm mainly using for reliability as I'm seldom using the fat PS3 to keep its lifespan up. I do have a PS2 but when using a PS2 game in the fat PS3 with HDMI, it has a more clearer picture, just not as crappy compared to using composite or component cables on the PS2, at least to me with a golf game. I am using Plasma TV's, not LED's if you're wondering. LED's doesn't go great with old games at least for me.

[@ClarityGolden]

I have an M Classic plugged in my PS3 so I've gotten more quality visuals out of it. I'm playing through the Arkham series again on it. I know I can play the Remaster but I just love the PS3.

[@JGuz40]

Whelp, glad I got my PS3 collection out of the way in 2023

[@Mr.Wayne.1]

Thinking about buying a 3(Slim), so i can buy and play some of my fave classics. I really miss this great console

[@ericstech3181]

The MGS 4 Special edition you showed was an exclusive to Japan known as the “Hagane Edition” (I own one) and it is the CECH00 - it is not BC, just FYI for those watching

[@pacjackfavor]

I remember that commercial, back in the day. Awesome

[@AmuMabasa]

Just got mine back from repairs, supser stoked...Might stream some let's plays with it, just trying to find my footing in this streaming world.