The PS3 Can Fix Modern Gaming

In the flurry of amazing PS3 content being uploaded to KZbin recently, I was inspired to get a PS3 and revisit some amazing games. What I didn't expect was the possibility that this console could be the answer to modern gaming issues.
Please keep in mind this is simply my perspective and opinion, and I'm happy to be proven wrong. Enjoy!
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00:00 Intro
01:00 The cost of the PS3
02:15 Graphics
03:15 Why is the PS3 amazing?
03:28 Patches and Updates
04:26 Game dev mentality
05:00 Game not complete on disc
05:55 Immorality
06:14 The games!
07:12 PS3 can save modern gaming
08:26 The correct use of patches/updates
08:55 The value of money in 2024
10:46 Trivia answer and Music Track Unlock
11:00 Thank you and SUBSCRIBE

[@scottman_plays_youtube]

The 360/PS3 generation is my favourite. So many great games from both consoles!

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I need to set my Xbox 360 up!

[@ktulu084]

@@RetroRangerReviews88 Wait… You don't even have it set up? I have five set up in my house 😂

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

@@ktulu084 I’m getting there!

[@FoxUnitNell]

I gave up my 360 but have a series s for all my digital games.

[@millabasset1710]

I think it might be the best era in gaming, I know there's some bias because I was a teenager back then, but I honestly believe it. 1.) Xbox 360 changed online gaming forever, you could argue it paved the way for PC gaming to get stronger. 2.) PS3 had a rocky start, but eventually built an elite library 3.) Nintendo rebounded from failure and they're now worth more money than they were in the 90s.

[@budge1972]

The fact that PS3 and 360 games are cheap at the moment makes it an good time to "jump back in" but prices are going up so get in there quick and grab your favourite games now.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Exactly! Thanks for watching!

[@darklord9581]

I recommend people to buy the license games first. I got war for cybertron for $40 but can guarantee it’ll go up higher like all the old ps2 games I got. Hopefully Activision and hasbro work a deal out and bring remasters/remakes to next gen.

[@knitro9043]

Only the disc are cheap but I notice some disc games have went up in price. But the PS3 store is pure trash now no deals and the prices are high

[@PSHomebrewOfficial]

or jailbreak ur system and ask a "friend" to copy the game to the ps3.

[@CDbiggen]

Watch the prices leap up now 😂

[@politicallyincorrect4452]

Modern gaming 2024 is why I got heavily into pirating games. Back in the PS3 days I never even thought of pirating even though it was around, modern gaming is quickly becoming a damn scam and rip off.....

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I sure hope things get better. Thanks for watching!

[@onkelhiphop]

Same here

[@pocket369]

Same here, I only buy games from companies that I know won't let me down, like Rockstar and Fromsoftware

[@turismofoegaming8806]

Same here!

[@UmVtCg]

That's you, I've pirated almost all AAA xbox 360 game in that era, just because I could. Nowdays I buy a lot of games on Steam and I use Gamepass. Then again, I did pirate a whole bunch of Switch Games after Nintendo bringing to my attention that I could and that I should by killing an emulator named Yuzu.

[@AdamSkyeDepew]

I love how you have the camera pointed straight at your TV (yes, I’m not joking). I wish more people would do this. It gives the overall feel of a more human POV rather than just using a capture card. It’s cool to get a glimpse into your aesthetic.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

You can thank my wife for our awesome decor! And thank you, mate. It came out pretty good 🙂

[@eikeshu]

Dude, the PS3 generation is my favorite. I remember growing up with my dad's ps3, he had the best setup. A pristine PS3 Slim in the black coolor, 4 controllers, all his games were physical, organized like books in a little book drawer, AND he had a controller charging station. That...was art, looking back at it now. And with such fun titles like the Motorstorm series, LittleBigPlanet, the modern Killzone games, Ratchet and Clank future series, GT5 and 6...it has been ingrained into my brain ever since. Definitely my favorite console ever, it's not close, and I miss what this generation offered: a perfect balance between visual ambition and fidelity, and straight up fun gameplay. Not that other consoles didn't achieve this during thier time, they definitely did. But as it stands, considering the era of gaming from the PS1 to now, the PS3 is effectively the middle point. It's balanced. In my eyes, it's perfect

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Awesome comment and great memories! And thank you so much for watching!

[@duartemorgado136]

Do you have a picture of the setup? Thats is wonderful

[@eikeshu]

@@duartemorgado136 I'm afraid not, my friend. Just went through hundreds of family photos that my dad has taken over the years and nothing of it is there. I was very small at the time and didn't rlly have the foresight or the device to take a picture, so I unfortunately don't have one ;~; But I really wish I had one. Maybe he would've taken a picture of me playing if I lived with him at the time, but I was living with my mom instead. I can tell you for sure though that the PS3 felt a million times cooler than the Wii that was in my mom's house lol Wish I had a time machine to send a picture of it

[@solm67]

Even though I have a ps5 I always go back to playing my ps3. The games are just fun on ps3. Excellent video.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Thank you so much mate! You’ve been a supporter from the start!

[@adrianoedmu]

Even a few days ago I plug my ps2 and play some underground 2 and then Mario kart on the wii and then for last crazy taxy 2 on dreamcast such a joy.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

@@adrianoedmu oh man if I could get a Dreamcast. So rare these days, at least where I am!

[@KuchiKopium]

Absolutely this! I've been going back to 360, OG Xbox, PS3, PS2, etc and the games are FUN. They may have a story, even a good one, but the gameplay is fun in ways modern games aren't. And local multiplayer is so awesome!

[@thestranger9608]

Same! The PS stores library of classic titles is awful on ps4/5 there are tons of ps1/2/3 games that aren't on the ps store

[@rodneyabrett]

A lot of those games used pre-baked lighting, which makes the framerates even faster than some of the newer games because it was the shift to 100% all dynamic, real world lighting that really started to stress the hardware on current gen consoles. I know a lot of people think the modern lighting is better, but I honestly liked the look of the old-school lighting slightly more. It was less "realistic", but it has a nice painterly feel to it.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Interestingly enough, I heard someone say somewhere games need to stay away from realism because the difference is what takes us out of our own world. I’ll explore that theory one day! Thanks for watching!

[@rodneyabrett]

@@RetroRangerReviews88 That's true! But there's another big problem. Soon as you push an element of graphics into the realm of hyper-realism, everything else(all other assets in the game) will be measured and scrutinized to that standard. For example, if a modeled face is more detailed.. with more polygons dedicated to face wrinkles, nose and mouth asymmetry, realistic eyelids and lashes, lips and teeth that look real, etc. and with higher res texture maps, then the deformation zones of that face need to be just as detailed, otherwise you get that porcelain statue effect you see in a lot of indie titles where the face details are real, but the movement isn't. Then the lighting, animation, environment model, dynamics.. ALL have to be raised to the same level of detail and many devs just don't have the budget for it. Another example is the more realistic water puddles in Infamous Second Son on the PS4 compared to the PS3 games. All of a sudden, players think it looks weird that you don't get a splash effect when the feet hit the puddle, but they never called this out on the less realistic puddles that existed in the PS3 Infamous games. It's that disconnect where a part of game has a higher fidelity of detail than others. LA Noire is a good example. Reason why it goes into the uncanny valley a bit is because the facial animations that are projected onto the model are more detailed than what the physical low-poly mesh can support.. and it looks weird with their boxy looking fingers interacting with their more realistic face. (I'm a character artist at a game studio, btw)

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

@@rodneyabrett awesome comment, and I agree. I’ve heard a lot of criticism over inconsistent elements of graphics in games recently.

[@Tryhardblackguy]

That silver ps3 looks awesome!

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Thanks!

[@juniordelong2885]

I completely agree with you. I also packed up my PS5 and bought a PS3 . I find the games to be far more enjoyable. The studios actually cared about the games back then and not just Graphics and how much they'll make off the game because they're photorealistic. Like they video and the point you make is on point.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Thank you so much mate! There’s so much fun to be had on ps3 that I can’t seem to replicate on ps5.

[@ignacio6454]

Brother I was playing Killzone 2 a few days ago after years! And I noticed such an incredible regard for detail! You can shoot almost anything on it, chairs, bottles, lightbulbs, man you can see the LOVE put into the game! How your enemies seem to make a dance of death while you are wasting them. Is freaking amazing!! Subcribed also bro.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Thank you so much mate! I’ll keep cranking the content out!

[@MrKrewie]

i mean if its too expensive to make games with current tech, why not, it feels like the industri evolved too fast for its own good

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Definitely. That’s exactly why games are released in broken states - the sense of urgency and to be “first in” with their ideas. Thanks for watching!

[@CoolStory-Bro]

Ps3 has a distinct look about it. And it's interesting to play on a 1080p TV again after years of 4k. Was very impressed with Mass effect 2 on it after all this time. Truly the Mass Effect series is something else, yet to be matched. Games like MotorStorm and Uncharted are just plain fun. Unfinished Swan, Flower... really made me think of what art could be. Oh, and MGS 4 ftw of course.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Mate, you’ve listed some of the greatest games ever! Thanks for watching!

[@fuzzylogic3017]

The PS3's user interface is superior to that of current-gen consoles in my view. Also curious to note that we had animated icons on the PS3 and Wii menus, but not now... It's as if the UI has regressed since generation 7.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I totally agree - I love the ps3 UI. Thanks for watching!

[@SpaniardNL]

You bet, ps4 interface is much worse than ps3, and the ps5 interface is even way worse than ps4. I don't understand why they do this other than trying to throw as many advertisements and store content in your face as they possibly can without the playerbase revolting.

[@proggz39]

Eh, I prefer the ps5 ui for its speed and per game background & music

[@winlover37]

​@@proggz39If you toss an SSD into a PS3 it speeds the XMB up quite nicely.

[@XZ-III]

Tbh everything has regressed since 2013 and even more in 2020

[@TheNamelessUse]

PS3 online servers for some games have been revived by independent developers by using a DNS mod, like MotorStorm and Gran Turismo 5 and 6. The online multiplayer for these games are fun

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I heard about this from Basement Gamer! I’ll check it out soon!

[@TheTOShow1]

Great video! I still keep my PS3 hooked up on my basement tv. Gran Turismo 5 essentially lives in it. I finally finished Mass Effect 2 on it two years ago. It’s so much fun to go back to and the graphics hold up really well. I got a PS5 last Christmas and I love playing through Gran Turismo 7 (such a fantastic game) but when the nostalgia hits I go to GT5. Thanks again!

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I will do a video on Gran Turismo and my thoughts on the series now. Mass Effect 2 is incredible. Instead of going through the Omega 4 I decided to do everything the game had to offer. Thanks for the compliment and watching!

[@daleleombruni2004]

I absolutely love how many people are going back to this gen cos rheyre jaded from the current one. Ps3 games felt innovative and full of different ideas. There needs to be more games with destruction like the red faction series! All your videos so far have been great mate!

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I appreciate that mate! It looks like I’ve struck a chord with this one.

[@manwithoutmercy]

Still a lot to live with modern stuff 🤷‍♂️

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

@@manwithoutmercy oh there definitely is. I’ll talk about that in a video soon!

[@netako]

The 7th generation of video game consoles were pretty much modern gaming done right. The PS3 was the most advanced video game console at the time AND the cheapest Blu-ray player until the early 2010s, the Xbox 360 was essentially a great update to an already modern console (the Xbox) and the Wii, despite being a non-HD console, had motion controls, Virtual Console, Miis and various useful online services, for free! And I'm not even talking about the DS with its innovative dual screen and the PSP which was both a powerful handheld at the time and a great media player. That era truly was the last great era of gaming, sadly pretty much everything went downhill afterwards, especially the current one.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Mate I hear so many saying exactly this! The current generation of consoles are disappointing so many people. Thanks for watching!

[@theroamingsavage8813]

Your point at 9:00 is something I've been so disappointed in for last like 5 years It's like going to buy a car at full price and then the dealership telling u they'll ship u the steering wheel on a few months. No, I paid 100% of the price for the game, I want 100% of the complete and finished game NOW. Sad what ppl have let themselves accept from these developers.

[@rabidguineapig]

I feel the same way about this particular console generation, I have my 360 and over a decade of games, dlc, save datas, etc on it and I know that if I find a game out in the wild that I wanna play I know that I can just pop the disc in and it'll just run and I feel like game companies are getting too greedy for their own good. If course they want to limit what you can "own" and maintain control over what you can and can't play despite what you have paid for.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

So many great points here mate. We definitely agree!

[@jimpatterson1111]

I just dug out my old one and hooked it up. ‘Vanquish’, ‘Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine’, ‘Binary Domain’, ‘Renegade Ops’. And so many others unavailable in PS5 store. You’re absolutely correct. I’m enjoying all of them so much that I don’t think about the graphics, (although they are still quite good).

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Vanquish was incredible!

[@iceytoa1]

"After turning it off properly of course." *eye twitches*

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

😂

[@rayojordan2838]

@@RetroRangerReviews88btw most games on the ps3 are complete. The blu ray disc were able to take more on disc then the Xbox 360 which need 2-3 & sometimes even 4 disc to complete the install. Some will say most games on both 360 and ps3 have complete games it’s only the latter games from 2014- 2018 that didn’t have full games on disc.

[@Lael128]

Want to intensify this feeling even more? Visit the OG Xbox, PS2, GameCube, and dare I say even the OG Wii… Complete games from the shelf and no DLC’s 🔥

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Oh I love these consoles! I’ll be doing videos on these for sure!

[@SilverTester]

Extra content isn't always a con... you also get no fixes/patches.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

@@SilverTester yep, as I stated in the video 🙂

[@dannydorito4675]

I just got my an og Xbox. Once I read about insignia bringing multiplayer back to some games I was sold

[@firstnamelastname956]

@@SilverTesterthere’s no need for “patches” and “updates” for the older consoles.

[@KuchiKopium]

Yep, I bought Ninja Turtles Cowabunga Collection for the Xbox one as a physical disc, but had to download the entire game. The disc is basically just a fob to prove you paid for it, but there's no guarantee it doesn't go the way of Ubisoft's The Crew (which I bought for PS3 and can no longer play). I'm rebelling and going back to 2007 when everything was basically on the disc

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

That’s it, we are paying for access to a digital property we don’t own!

[@Aoekin]

man going to make me buy a ps3 again lol what I did appreciate is not only how well that system was built first coming out, but how long the batteries in the controller lasted... I mean I hardly would charge that PS3 controller when I got the fat PS3.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Yeah, the controls for the PlayStation three and the PlayStation four for that matter seem to last a heck of a lot longer than those for the PlayStation five!

[@cloudair4154]

i've been feeling the same way.. i've been buying ps3 games and enjoying ps3.. the lack of politicized gaming on that system is so refreshing

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I just love how directly fun the games are! Thanks for watching!

[@OVERLORDTB0NE]

Loved this Video, got me to sub. I have so many memories on the PS3 growing up, I’ll never forget the BO2 Lobbies or throwing my PS1 games in.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Thank you so much mate!

[@blackhatter1980]

really glad i found your channel look forward to your future content and watching your channel grow

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Thank you so much mate!

[@chantier24]

I bought a used PS3 (ultra slim model) a few years ago for 50€. I always bring it with me when I go on vacation and tend to have a blast playing on it when I can’t go out for various reasons. I revisited some classics and played others for the first time, mostly the OG God of War games and MGS4. Great console.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

That’s an excellent use for it, it’s a good size for that! I used to take mine on the road with a Gaemes portable screen!

[@chantier24]

@@RetroRangerReviews88 man I do need a portable screen.

[@ACIDOLATTlCO]

Jesus man, you made me want to dig up my super slim again. I bought it too late and didn't give it enuogh love before getting a PS4. Thank god you can still find games for like €3/5, hope it stays that way for a few years.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I hope you can find your console mate!

[@rikiishitoru8885]

I've been playing on my super slim lately and it's great.

[@ACIDOLATTlCO]

@@rikiishitoru8885 Any hidden gems worth playing in 2024?

[@paulp9270]

I really like collecting for the Xbox 360 for the same reasons you are talking about. Easy to get in to games, minimal time to update (mostly not required), and modern enough hardware/ graphics to use on new tvs. And also nostalgia!

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Thanks Paul! You’ll like my latest video then lol thank you so much for watching!

[@austinfowler2707]

Extra thing to note about the PS3: 1) all models play PS1 games through Software Emulation. On top of that, with early models, PS2 Backwards Compatibility is avaliable, though those are tad more pricey due to that fact and sellers generally know thats more valueable. 2) all models are compatible with an upgrade if youre willing to do it. PS3 uses the SATA 1 format for its HDDs, meaning you can put any SATA 3 SSD drive into the console. While it wont have full speeds, itll allow for expandable storage and some faster load times. 3)speaking of which, with custom firmware, CFW, you can rip games from the disk and install them to the drive, allowing for back ups of your disks. So, with the right model, you technically can have a ton of games to play, slightly modernize the load times, and larger storage. This will require a guide and a PC, but those hurdles are just speed bumps in comparison.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I’m going to mod my PS3 eventually, and I’ll do a video on it 🙂

[@mr.electronx9036]

After PS2 and XBOX era, the PS3 and 360/Wii era was the last best gaming era.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I totally agree!

[@gundamartz]

Just subscribed! Love your content! Keep going❤

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Thank you so much!

[@dmoore7363]

I just picked up Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe over the weekend among 11 other ps3 and 360 titles. I’m excited to check it out.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Nice! It’s more PG than other MK games, but awesome!

[@danvelez5838]

Awesome video. You inspire me.what website did you find your Xbox and game bundles on? ❤

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Thanks! Facebook marketplace. I live near Newcastle NSW in Australia so I have a large local market to draw from.

[@guilhermeflowers5895]

I totally agree, its a whole new perspective on gaming. The PS3 era was absolutely incredible, where we played games purely for the joy of it.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I’m honestly having levels of I haven’t had in a long time going back to these older systems!

[@MekiThomas-ei9fb]

I had a ps3 for almost 9yrs now still works like a dream

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Nice!

[@94gazma]

Awesome video dude, Your points are on point, and U have earned yourself a new Sub... Release Regularly I can't wait for your Next Long Vid.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Hey mate, thank you so much! I’m aiming for this weekend mate, I hope to see you there!

[@kylemulkey9659]

I have had my PS3 and Xbox 360 (along with my PS2 and OG Xbox as well) hooked up consistently over the past few decades. They are great systems. They don't rely on constant online, or massive patches, or multiplayer only. Tons of couch playing, tons of good single player games, just overall great games that still look very good.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

You’re speaking my language mate!

[@austinfowler2707]

They had to release as complete as possible because they just couldnt do it otherwise. Once internet became more widespread, then publishers realized they could get away with it.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Exactly, and now here we are 😐

[@fysl305]

Ps3 is finally old enough to be considered retro. I remember back in the day it was dubbed the worst generation.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

It had an awful release but it eventually came back!

[@muneno1066]

I hooked up my PS3 to a Marsielle Mclassic and it looks BEAUTIFUL on my OLED. Currently playing Max Payne 3

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Okay I’ve been hearing about this Mclassic, I need to check it out!

[@muneno1066]

@RetroRangerReviews88 it's a bit on the pricier end ($100) but I got lucky and found one on the FB market for 50. Definitely one to keep an eye out for.

[@artificialhappiness]

​@@RetroRangerReviews88If you get the mCable or mClassic be sure to set the consoles* to 720p, to get the most out of the accessory! Just my 2 cents :) *The consoles being: 360, PS3, Switch, and Wii U; I believe these will benefit the most!

[@gianlucap1935]

Motorstorm alone is worth the console. There are three games of the series and it supports the sixaxis motion control. Also, you can pick a PS Move controller + Eye camera for cheap, with a gun/rifle plastic support, and play games like The House Of The Dead. To play lightgun games on modern console, you need a +200$ gun. Finally, all the PS3 models can be jailbreaked and play (for free) all previous gen console and arcade games, up to the PS2. For a young kid who have lot of free time, it's a terrific console.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Mate you make some excellent points! I love this console!

[@youtubeman2001]

1. Xbox 360 2. PS3 3. GameCube 4. PS4 5. PS2 My favourite consoles

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I did a video on the 360 🙂 I like your ranking!

[@walterroux291]

That's like asking to close Pandoras Box. Though I hear you and have been loving more than I could imagine getting back into 360 era gaming.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I’m glad we’re both loving it!

[@OverUnderhill]

Great video sir, agree wholeheartedly with everything you’re saying! Keep up the great content! 😃🙏 (Hello from 🇨🇦👋)

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Thank you! How is Canada right now? My wife lived in Claremont NH and when I visited, I got a taste of what Canada must be like!

[@ultraviolet_channel]

Man I loved my PS3! killer generation for games, the hardware itself was great (after the infamously horrible launch),and then introduced the PS3 slim, which I still name the best mid cycle console refresh ever. There was something also so clean and timeless about the UI and software which aged beautifully. Great video man, makes me want to find mine and plug it back in

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Woah! Thanks for checking out my channel mate! Been watching your stuff lately!

[@ultraviolet_channel]

@@RetroRangerReviews88 ah you’re very welcome, and thank you for watching

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

No problem! Can’t wait for your thoughts on Carbon mate!

[@ultraviolet_channel]

@@RetroRangerReviews88 excited to share them, shouldn't be too far away now

[@MiBrCo4177]

I have spent the past 3 days and nights installing 500 gigs worth of games to my PS3. All of my games I had bought on the PlayStation store back then are now on my hard drive and ready to be played lol. It took forever in order to download and install and that was with wired ethernet 1 gig speed but you all have to remember that that is due to the PS3s lack of good chipsets enabling faster speeds. Even installation was a pain in the butt. One thing's for certain... The PS3 is an amazing piece of machine.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Nice! Yes I should get all my digital content now before Sony decide to close the ps3 store down too 🥹

[@RatedPG64]

Ohh i like that Silver finish on that PS3 Slim you got there, i need one! 😮

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

It looks better here than it actually is lol but I will restore it at some stage. Maybe even customise it!

[@ImWithTeamTrinity]

I play my PS3 every day. I bought it back in early 2012 after my fourth xbox RROD'd and never looked back. I have 74 PS3 games for it, and a bunch of ps2 and ps1 games on it. Im fine with the graphics, they still look great to me. I have put more hours on my PS3 then every other console I have ever owned combined, I have gotten my moneys worth out of it 100x over. As ridiculous as it may sound, I wish they still made new games for it.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I have noticed that there are companies making new games for very old consoles so it’s not outside the realm of possibility!

[@CRACKBONE7317]

Just bought my first PS3 today, waiting for it to ship out. Looking forward to it!

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I hope you live it mate!

[@ScottBeck79]

I stumbled across your channel and the title of this video is basically what I've been saying for the better part of 4 years now; although I tend to include everything from the 3rd generation through the 7th in that statement, but it's still the same basic idea. The 4th gen was probably my overall favorite but the 5th, 6th and 7th were the origins of many of my favorite series to this day....so the nostalgia isn't just from my teenage years. Realistically, these devs could still go back and make games for the older systems (and Steam), for much MUCH less money; just look at how people have shown what was capable on just the Genesis over the years, let alone the more rare SNES homebrew -- and some of these quality of life romhacks and translation patches that have been done by "fans" for all those old games left in Japan... well, the passion certainly isn't lacking. And thank the gods for archivists like Spike from CD Romance for putting all that together for people who don't know how to do any of that. Imagine of that was properly funded?! For that and so many other reasons, I think it's Indy Devs who are worth supporting because there are very few "AAA" titles that are worth it these days. This disease of "more" really needs to stop and this video (and I assume the one following covering XBOX 360) explains exactly why that is. Very well said and for someone who didn't start this all that long ago I think you're already off to a hell of a start! Cheers from Wisconsin, USA!

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Thank you mate! I appreciate your support, I hope Wisconsin is being good to you! And yeah, my growth here is freaking me out a bit. I didn’t expect things to take off like this lol There are still some people in the industry keeping the old live and passion alive and when they produce a game, it’s usual on another level. There are so many games that I’m yet to experience and that excites me!

[@ScottBeck79]

​@@RetroRangerReviews88 You are welcome sir! Wisconsin isn't too bad this year -- the last couple we've been buried in snow until right about now! I think what it comes down to is exactly what you said -- It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but Suikoden 6...er....I mean Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes is a perfect example. I hope the Devs that are still with these big corporations realize they could leave at any time and do the same thing because it's clear as day Konami (and many others) took notice, as they should. All these remasters and remakes are getting out of hand if you ask me.... I'll happily emulate. The only one that I've seen that really got me excited was the Resident Evil 4 Remake -- it didn't even need it and I have to give them credit where it's due, they definitely surpassed most people's expectations -- and that is exactly how it should be if they feel they MUST remake something. I also think you made great points in the earlier vids (they're on the TV through my Roku as I type) about people coming together. I'm not insinuating anything here [for algorithm purposes] but anyone like myself who was paying attention in the U.S. saw what was, and perhaps still is going on all over the world in all the "crown" countries -- it doesn't matter what any of our differences are because even if it's just the love of old school gaming, that one thing means we have more in common with each other than we do with ANY of the powers that shouldn't be. I've tried to keep that in mind every time I interact with anyone online. One last thing -- It's awesome how you talk about your children. Parents who are involved with their children instead of just sticking a phone in their hand, or sticking them in front of some movie (that just indoctrinates them) to keep them "busy" have my utmost respect. Whether it's playing the games with them and teaching them or if it starts off them watching, and as they get older showing them some of these awesome documentaries and Retrospectives about a certain game series, or even just the short history of the gaming industry; these are moments they will remember forever. And.... it's probably a not a bad way to get them interested in what we grew up with without "forcing" it on them.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

@@ScottBeck79 I set up the Xbox 360 in my son’s room first and he was playing skate 2. Then we both had a go and just ended up making our character bail in the funniest ways. he said nothing about the graphics. In fact he said nothing about the cost of it either. it was his perspective that inspired this video. Thank you so much, mate. I appreciate you watching and commenting like this!

[@Nigel222]

It definitely feels like everything after the 360/PS3/Wii/DS/PSP gen got very half assed.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I think it’s the business mindset being put first over the artistic vision, innovation and trend setting. Thanks for watching Nigel!

[@BIKE_BEERS_AND_DEATH_METAL]

Enjoying your videos brother! 🤘🕹🎮🍻

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Thanks mate!

[@joshd108]

As someone who was a 360 kid, I had a blast running through ps3 games a couple years ago. Lucky to have a couple original phat ps3’s so ps2 games are great on this as well. And don’t forget to play the Uncharted series!

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I love uncharted! 2 is perfection but I must say 3 and 4 were probably my favourites!

[@hxclambfan]

Honestly I do like the fact they can go back and fix issues whenever they ship with them but at the same time it doesn't seem to balance out with how often they can ship half finished games on the grounds there's usually game breaking bugs that don't get patched out in a lot of games. Prime example being Darksiders 2 there's a side quest that if you start it to soon the person who gives it to you later doesn't register and it will lock you out of 100%. Was a known issue very early on and it never got addressed.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

That is mega frustrating. You are right, it’s the best use of internet connectivity. Thanks for watching!

[@byjacobc1880]

the thing that destroyed gaming is that all games are on the wifi for the most today. if they youst launched working complete games on disc in my opinion it would been so much better.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Exactly. Otherwise why sell a disc? Might as well just sell a download code

[@streamingvideo6654]

The PS3 and Xbox 360 were the last consoles that weren't all about microtransactions, paid DLCs, pay to win, uber flashy graphics, etc. They're advanced architecture-wise and yet simple enough for hassle-free gaming. Although there were some companies that started microtransactions during this console generation, this is still the transition and is considered the last bastion of classic gaming, at least to me. And yes, PS3 is now a classic. I still play the 90s consoles and PS3 more often than the latest stuff. Unfortunately, due to the business model of current games, it is highly unlikely that we'll go back to the business model of classic games (1st to 7th console generations).

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I fear you are 100% right. They are making millions off these current practices and they’re not likely to change. Thanks for watching!

[@alanregalado6268]

Man, White Knight Chronicles is probably one of the worst games I have ever played on the PS3. Seeing you play that brought back bad memories lol. The PS3 is still my favorite console of all time.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

😂 Sorry to give you nightmares! Thanks for watching mate

[@OtakuBenny2210]

Nah wkc 1 and 2 were awesome imo

[@IngrownMink4]

Really? They were great IMO

[@ncrvako]

There is the fact that some of the ps3 versions can also play some of the previous console games. Not always effectively but there is the possibility there. That alone make is it more multitasking than any of the modern ones.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Yes, I wish the PS5 could run ps3 games with enhancements!

[@brkbtjunkie]

I love that era, each console was very different than the other. Developers had access to different rendering techniques and were willing to try new things. Now a days, the series x and ps5 are the same thing. Same architecture, same zen 2, and although they use different apis, the end result is hard to discern between the two.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Exactly, that’s a point I made in one of my videos. If they both play the same, have the same games, at the same price point… then why have two consoles on the market? Great comment!

[@EldenRink]

I agree with much of what you’re saying, but I am on my third PS3 console; they just keep wearing down! One stuck in an update loop, another video output goes out after 15 minutes… aggravating AF.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Oh no mate, that’s sad to hear. The update loop can be fixed by replacing the HDD 🙂

[@EldenRink]

@@RetroRangerReviews88 Thanks, I’ll remember that!

[@undertoner385]

cool vid, keep makin em. you've got the ingredients for success

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Thank you so much! I’ll keep making every video better!

[@slamshift6927]

The Xbox 360 was great, too. They had a literal cap on the size of patches.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I’ll do a video on it soon! Thanks for watching!

[@memerinx]

I recently heard on another channel that the latest PlayStation 3 update is negatively affecting its performance. Leaving them useless. Has it been fixed or did you record this video before that terrible event occurred?

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I’m going to have to look into this and make a video!

[@NeptuneSega]

Spectacular video mate! New sub

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Thanks Billy, I appreciate you watching!

[@Pickchore]

There’s a PS3 on the TV stand under the PS5 that gets played regularly. I’m pick up games for £1-£2 most of the time. Good for trophy hunters as well.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Nice! Games are so cheap!

[@Snakedirge]

I think the games on ps3 were better because they were shorter and smaller, so they had higher quality. They were also less expensive and took less time to develop. Nowadays everyone wants to make games with 40 hour stories with lots of fillers and fetch quests during the story, huge maps with too much detail to handle, famous actors that take more money away from developing more important things... We need to go back to simplicity. P.s.: These months I'm playing more on PSP and PS3 than on my PC...

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I have an RTX 3080 PC that I have barely touched for modern gaming in the last few months!

[@oscarpinillacastro5893]

The incomplete game nonsense is exactly the reason why I don't buy a game until 1 year after release

[@HollowRick]

I completely agree I bought a PS5 at Christmas last year with Final Fantasy 16 and after I finished that game it's been collecting dust and I've gone back to my PlayStation 2 on my CRT TV I think I'm definitely going to pick up a PS3 after watching this video :)

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Nice! Let me know if you do!

[@gera2740]

I never owned a PS3 or Xbox 360. Can you Play Games without Internet connection? Or are those Updates a must?

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Most games won’t need updating to play 🙂

[@ORLY911]

I got a ps3 for like 80 bucks a couple years back and i dont regret it, i played all the ratchet and clank games on it and loved them, def try to download all the digital only games while you can, who knows when they'll close the store. Into the Nexus is severely underrated.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Good point, I’ll have to get all my digital stuff!

[@Unicornpirate]

You forgot full PS2 and PS1 backwards compatibility with the 20gb and 60gb models along with PS1 backwards compatibility with all model PS3's. Also free online multiplayer. I stopped console gaming altogether in 2013 when the PS4 came out because they said you gotta pay to play online and went strictly PC gaming since and never looked back.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Wise move mate! And you’re totally right, I didn’t mention the backwards compatibility but I’ll probably revisit the ps3 at some stage!

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Thanks for watching, too!

[@N0VAST4R1]

Been playing my PS3 past 2 days. Lost a ton of my backups after moving my PC to Linux, rushed to get rid of horrible Windows (my fault!) but still got tons to play! Modded PS3 with EvilNAT is the bomb.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Nice! Sorry to hear you lost your backups mate!

[@antoniogarciacallejero6012]

The most important reason is that you can jailbreak the console as easy as you fart and then you can play all the ps 1/2/3 games you want. Im currently beating Red Dead Revolver and Gof Hand

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I plan on jailbreaking a ps3 soon!

[@jorelplay8738]

I might sound crazy, but I don’t think graphics improved *that* much from ps3 to ps4/ps5. The jump from ps2 to ps3 was just immense and if you can put up with unstable frame rates, the games are quite good.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

You’re not crazy!

[@richardmenfolk5183]

i believe if there were AI tools at that time, a lot of games could have been optimized better on PS3 cell architecture, just imagine how much work time could be saved.

[@Dean123123100]

I have a hacked XBOX 360 and jailbroken PS4. I *may* buy a PS3 a bit further in the future but if I do I'll be looking into how to hack it first. Then I'm pretty sure I'll be set for life.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I’ve looked into it and it’s very easy! I’ll do mine eventually!

[@lalosalamanca1469]

Crt tv and ps2 is heaven mate unfortunately i cant find any Great content keep up!!

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Same here! I only found one CRT nearby and it was $250!

[@FoxUnitNell]

I have a 1080 flat screen lcd and it has s video that can improve my sega Saturn visuals. I'm sure some crts can display edtv or s video mode to.

[@twistedmolecule9125]

if you have a PS3 just mod it and youll get PS2 support

[@Rustyorange725]

My 6 year old loves the ps3 she is addicted to.mine craft and crash games. It has never overheated as I service them regularly and I stuffed a 1tb drive in it.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Nice! I need to drop a 1TB in mine and mod it!

[@keblin86]

WKC!!! Damn that game is incredible and whoa it looks so sharp here. Still hurts that the 3rd one got cancelled :(

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I’ve never played it until now, but it looks pretty good!

[@keblin86]

@@RetroRangerReviews88 it really is, kinda like FF12's combat but with the ability to make your own combos :D - it's a tad slow but if u can get over that it's fantastic. Unfortunately all the servers are shut down now though but I only played it solo myself anyway lol. I thought it was such good value that buying the 2nd u got the 1st included too. It's crazy that it didn't do so well!

[@Dzoper]

I love the PS3/Xbox 360 generation. Those were the times when producers weren't afraid to experiment and we got many unique games. But I have one huge issue with the PS3 and that's its performance. Xbox 360 is also affected, but to a much lesser extent. It doesn't bother me that a game is locked at 30fps, but it really bothers me that most games unfortunately can't maintain 30fps. This greatly interferes with the perception of the game today. I remember RDR1 on PS3 was probably less than 15fps at some points. God of War 3 and Ascension had no FPS locks and constantly jumped between 60fps in quieter moments and 30fps when there was more going on on the screen. In Drakengard 3 the frame rate was so low... no, I don't even want to write about it. Of course, there were a few exceptions, like Tekken games, which had a very stable 60fps, but such games were few and far between. This is how I will remember that generation of consoles, very good games, but very poor performance.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I can’t argue with you on that. When I do play a game that’s stable it’s awesome! Ridge Racer 7 has been pretty good to me on that front.

[@DeadPiixxel]

7th gen is peak gaming

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Best game of the gen?

[@DeadPiixxel]

@@RetroRangerReviews88 my favorite is uncharted 2

[@ChesterMan-qd3xj]

I’m almost 40, and been playing video games since I was 4. Never have I heard so many, including myself, so disillusioned by a current generation. What a letdown this one has been, but the lack of games this has given me time to go back and play the greats, at least.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

That’s one silver lining!

[@scouse1967]

Great video. I've just recently picked up a PS3 Slim (2XXX series) with a dozen good title games, including ALL the Gran Turismo titles brought out on the Playstation 3 and a limited edition pure white official Sony PS3 controller on a straight swap for a fist gen 500gb Xbox One console with power supply and 1x controller with no games ( i just couldn't get into using the Xbox One and it was stored away collecting dust anyway, so no great shame there. I disasembled the PS3 Slim to give it a good deep cleaning out and replaced the factory applied thermal paste on the heat spreaders and replaced the motherboards CMOS battery as the console wasn't storing the date and time and have replaced the original 320gb HDD with a 1tb HDD, all i've left to do is J/Break it so i can play the PS1 and PS2 Gran Turismo games. I might just spray paint the black PS3 casing to a gorgeous "Burnt" orange colour in the summer months.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I have seriously considered customising consoles to that level myself! I build gaming computers as a bit of a hobby and have wondered whether I could create something awesome with a console! Thanks for watching!

[@scouse1967]

@@RetroRangerReviews88 I have created my own and what i like to call, my Amiga A1200 "FrankenPi" using a R/Pi 4 along with a Keyrah v2 keyboard adapter board and various cables all encased inside a reproduction Amiga 1200 casing which was bought originally in grey colour but i re-sprayed it a gorgeous "Cherry Red" colour. I'm very much into the retro computers of Commodore and also have in my collection a Commodore C16 computer which i have upgraded to 64k of RAM and internal SD card reader.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

@@scouse1967 oh nice work! That’s awesome!

[@Gator159]

You should look into the stop killing games campaign. It's a worldwide campaign that could make the changes happen that we would all want to see

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I heard about this. Apparently a gentleman had been doing this for quite awhile and he stepped it up a notch when they killed offThe Crew 🤔

[@Gator159]

@@RetroRangerReviews88 it's worth a look. I think He's looking for petition signatures to hand it off to the governments of the world to make it illegal to shut down games in that fashion

[@egamingtech84]

also a modded ps3 and switch now adds a lot of extra value.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Exactly! I’ll mod the ps3 eventually!

[@egamingtech84]

and such* didn't mean switch, but that works too lol. when you do mod the ps3 I recommend Rebug CFW.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

@@egamingtech84 thanks!

[@madcat4563]

Very valid point and a good discussion starter. I never thought about it that way, before. But I do my research before buying a game and I've only pre-ordered a game once. And I knew what I was getti g due to it being a remaster/ re-release of a wii u only game. Fatal frame 5 I finally found Wolfenstein the old blood earlier this year and played and enjoyed it. At one point I had a thought... I miss that era of gaming were it just worked and everything looked fine. I played the xbox one version and it looks good (enough) and I missed that aspect. It worked and your hardware could just run it. Though I do love the occasional ambitious budget title that tries a lot and even if frames drop (a lot) I can still enjoy them. Example EDF 2017, fun, mindless pickup and play fun.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I’m yet to try the old blood. Is it good?

[@madcat4563]

@RetroRangerReviews88 I enjoyed it, and it made me think of "old school" first person shooters.... but with a modern twist.

[@PixelShade]

Today, to feel any sense of ownership I either have to buy games on GOG. They are DRM-free, and you can download the install files and then store those on an external HDD, or you buy a game on Steam, then download a pirated versions of the same game for local storage. It's quite honestly the sad state of the gaming industry... Pirates are the only ones who have enabled us to truly preserve video game history and secure ownership... I guess the only modern publisher that still guarantee fully functioning physical releases is Nintendo (but just their own published games, because 3rd party publishers put download codes into the physical boxes instead of cartridges) Unfortunately the Switch cartridges will have its data corrupted over time. MLC memory degrade much quicker than ROM carts and optical media. So the Switch is also a sad development when it comes to game preservation and ownership.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I remember when the borderlands one and two pack came out for the Nintendo switch and you only actually got borderlands one on the cartridge. So if you buy the game used you can’t access the sequel! Very frustrating! Thanks for watching!

[@robby024]

This is why I've been enjoying my switch so much. The only current Gen console that doesn't require constant internet connection (plus physical media is nice too)

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I love the switch! Thanks for watching!

[@Agent-mb1xx]

Bought a broken slim, 2501A model 10 days ago, hacked with a CFW, 500GB/8GB SSHD and overclocked to 750/1000 - I don't use my PS4 Pro or One X since then I missed the greatness of that era

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Awesome! Can you enhance the graphics with the overclock?

[@Agent-mb1xx]

@@RetroRangerReviews88 what do you mean? It makes games way smoother.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

@@Agent-mb1xx I mean can you force 1080p on all games?

[@Agent-mb1xx]

@@RetroRangerReviews88 no, however some games can be 1080p when you uncheck the 720p and 1080i options. Full Auto 2 runs fine at 1080p, Splinter Cell 3 runs better at 1080p too. GT6 runs 60FPS solid at 1080p

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

@@Agent-mb1xx oh sweet! Full Auto 2 is one of my favourites! Okay, I’m gonna mod mine for sure and I’ll make a vid on it

[@enno3456]

What i realy like about the ps3 is that it is not only a great game system, its a great media player as well. I ripped so many audio CDs with that console. But back to games, its the last playstation with a ridge racer game at launch and it was impressive in terms of graphics and speed, running at 1080p and 60fps in the year 2006. It aged well like many other games. The console design of the first slim model, like in the video, still looks modern and simple.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Ridge Racer 7 is one of my all time favourites! It’s still beautiful with a distinct style right now. Thanks for watching!

[@kaosapprentice]

3:38 just seeing the skybox and that little bit of rock and trees I knew exactly what game and where in the game that was, Greydall plains from white knight chronicles one, I spent so many hours in the game, 2500+ and 2000+ in the sequel still have my saves for both... Good times, Good times.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

It sounds like I’m in for a treat! Thanks for watching!

[@kaosapprentice]

@@RetroRangerReviews88 90% of that was spent in the online portion of the game, sadly Geonet is no more.

[@jasoncrouzat7509]

Sony's PS2 Sony's PS3 also the PSP what are some of the best consoles I still think the relevant today

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I can see the os2 is becoming very popular again right now. Thanks for watching!

[@TheSwanKnight]

Love my PS3. Never upgraded to 4 or 5. Didn't feel the need too with all the great games on the PS3. Good to see Resistance appreciated for the great game it is.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Yep, I love it! I like how the second playthrough has new weapons and mechanics!

[@Asaylum117]

Another great thing about the PS3 is that it can play games that aren't available on PC anymore, due to new Windows OS. Some old games don't launch or won't work on modern Windows anymore, so if people can, they can play certain games on the PS3 without any issues. Heck, my laptop isn't built for gaming, so some games I can't even play due to low graphics card & what not. So the PS3 is another solution I have, where I can buy a game that doesn't struggle running on the system, games like Batman Arkham City, Sleeping Dogs, etc. My PS3 library is huge, especially on physical media, so it shows how much more fun and enjoyment I have playing on a older system, compared to new ones.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

That’s awesome! I’ve been finding ways to play older PC games and having blast with those and the ps3. Thanks for watching!

[@SilverTester]

Name one game on pc that isn't available due to "new OS"...

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

@@SilverTester isn’t available? I’m not sure about that, but games like Rollcage for PC need something running xp at the latest *i think.* I’m yet to really look into it though.

[@Asaylum117]

@@SilverTester Batman Akrham Asylum, Spec Ops The Line, Transformers War for Cybertron, Mafia 2 (the OG game) and many others. And Steam has been deleting/removing the original games in favour of remasters/remakes, because of the whole newer=better mentality.

[@SilverTester]

@@Asaylum117 games being removed from digital stores have nothing to do with the initial issue. They are not available. That's not a compatibility issue. I'll check the ones you named and reply back later.

[@chrisboudan1471]

Fantastic insight mate congrats

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Thanks mate!

[@D413373R]

Totally agree! For me everything PS3/360 era and before were the best times for gaming (havent played anything from the 80s as im not that old but from my experience N64 or early to mid 90s and onwards lol), although there have been some bangers on the Xbox one and Ps4 (games like Bloodbourne, God of war reboot, Battlefield 1, Titanfall 1&2, DOOM reboot). But in the last 5-6 years ive mainly found myself playing older games and only buying remasters with the exeption of Palworld which is fun but still early access so crashes often, thats shame on me though for buying early access i suppose though lol 😂. Cant see myself buying an Xbox series X or PS5 anytime soon thats for sure. Just been playing the Tomb Raider 1-3 remasters recently and i feel like im having more fun with that than any other modern game ive bought in years!

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Exactly! There’s something in these old games that new games don’t seem to have. Is it surprising that older games are coming back? Thanks for watching!

[@nFyrin]

PS3 also has a good homebrew and piracy community, the latter might be useful if prices go up.

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

I’ll have to check it out!

[@RobertStevenson-uy9sj]

I recently fixed mine. Slim 2004b, i took it apart and put in all new thermal pads and then spread gd900 thermal on cpu and gpu. When i put it back together bam no more overheating and turning off! It was actually missing a couple of thermal pads. Love playing cod online, was in a lobby playing world at war! I installed evilnat cfw so i can check the temps

[@RetroRangerReviews88]

Very nicely done!