The Ultimate PS3 Buying Guide In 2024

[@BasementGamerYT]

So I might be a very non intelligent person and somehow didn't mention (I don't think) backwards compatibility. The original PS3, the 60gb version, is backwards compatible with PS2 games, but the PS3 slim is not. They do both play PS1 games though. I'll go sit in the corner now...

[@Agent-mb1xx]

You can but it needs HEN and a few steps or just convert them as PKG and cross fingers

[@lcsjb0552]

Bro you the actor who played Aiden Pearce right I know that's you bro you look just like him bro it's you also I loved your MLB the show 21 videos

[@show013speedy]

It’s specifically a handful of phat ps3 models even some 80gb models have the back compatability specifically everything down to cechExx models if anyone is interested in learning more about this type of thing rip felix has some good videos on the matter

[@lcsjb0552]

@@show013speedy don't comment here or I will touch you inappropriately

[@shoobydoo]

It's very easy to make slim backwards compatible with HEN or CFW for even people not very tech savvy. As long as you have a laptop or a computer with Internet connection and a USB stick, you can pretty much play any game ever from the PS1 - PS3 on the PS3 for free.

[@extrasalt9053]

PS3 from 2009-2013 is one of the greatest eras in gaming history, no question.

[@tacos4419]

100% agree. So many great games and back when you didn't have to pay in order to play multiplayer. And splitscreen was still alive.

[@CassandraPantaristi]

There's great games that came out before that, like Folklore which came out in 2007.

[@iBMcFly]

1999-2014 is the best era…was mid before and after.

[@Vivi_9]

​@@iBMcFlysome of the greatest games of all time came out before 99 so not quite

[@iBMcFly]

@@Vivi_9 yeah some of, but the golden era of video games occurred during the years I mentioned…so “more” of the greatest games of all time came out in that period than any other.

[@bobidybilly]

I’ve been noticing a lot of people going back to ps3 and they all say the same thing “I’ve not had this much fun in years” It’s a strange phenomenon but I’m glad to be apart of it!

[@CassandraPantaristi]

PS3 and 7th gen in general really was that sweet spot where we got great single player games, great games with multiplayer online, and great games with local multiplayer. I wish the gaming industry stuck to this way of doing things. Gaming was great during this time. With 8th gen, online multiplayer has killed off local multiplayer, games just aren't fun to play, and there's little to no passion in creating modern games besides in the indie scene.

[@JoaoPaulo-lr6wh]

Prices UP

[@jayoh2023]

I found my old ps3 to play with my daughter and im having a blast 😊

[@tubularcandy812]

Never sold my ps3. Still use it till this day sometimes !

[@MioMate187]

I sold my original ps3 because I was a poor student, yesterday I bought a ps3 slim for 50bugs again, because ps3 is the greatest console ever. But I'm a bit said I didn't have the sexy original fat model, but I was too afraid of buying a 18 jear old consol.

[@Leonard_Washington76]

I got to get mines fixed. Disc drive went out.

[@ruben_santos]

👍 Still have my original and slim model.. didn't bought the super slim, but i'm thinking about it!

[@wavemantha4th]

Got mine fixed couple years ago. Hard drive was fucked up. Took it to Gadget Guru and they put a new hard drive in with 1 terabyte of space. Crazy my shit got as much space as my PS5 LOL

[@Bapholantern9]

I wish I could say the same :(

[@bentbooster012]

PS3 is becoming my favorite console and you are beginning to be my favorite KZbinr !!

[@BasementGamerYT]

thank you for the kind words

[@wotanmituns33]

PS3 is cutting edge next-gen and you can't convince me otherwise! 😅

[@harman950]

PS3 game library > PS5 game library.

[@thelastofus2872]

​@@harman950Ps3 media capability > Ps5 media capability

[@noahboat580]

I can play test drive: eve of destruction on my first gen ps3, unlike the ps5. Really i use my ps3 as an upscaled ps2, and i wouldnt have to worry about memory card corruptions 😂

[@K.oShaud]

It actually kind of is. When I first saw videos about the PS3 about in around summer 2021 I was like "isn't that thing like too outdated" until I actually played on it again at my grandads house, that was my uncles system I had alot of fun with it playing black ops 2 & cod ghosts. I was also playing midnight club LA and I was Hella invested into it more then I've been into any game in a long time. I played LA Noire on my cousins ps3 super slim a while back in December 2021 and it was fun. Not a thing felt outdated about it at all for me. I played ps3 before that too with my little cousins in 2013,14,15,16,&17 over there house. Games like Minecraft, lbp3, and I remember watching my little cousin play God of war once

[@kevincampbell989]

Dude the military used PS3s back in the day as super computers due to the processing power they had so yea I'd say they are cutting edge.

[@KelzCasa]

You made me drag out my PS3 that I haven’t touched in probably 9-10 years, and I thank you. Been watching you for about a year and LOVE your channel! 🤘🏽

[@SomeRetroGuy]

Grabbed a sealed copy of akibas trip, anarchy reigns, and metal gear solid legacy collection today at a local convention. Been adding to my original ps3 collection and im up to 75 games currently.

[@verbalkint1770]

Nice!

[@Srsgaming_1234]

Hell yeah I got about 50 games for 360, going to build more of a collection for PS3 soon barely have like 30 physical copy games 😂

[@scpnoobers]

@@Srsgaming_123430 is a ton in my eyes, I barely have 6

[@Crashed131963]

I bought a used disc of Horizon Forbidden West for $10 from a bargain bin at a pawnshop . 🙂

[@xypaola]

wow i know mgs legacy collection is rare! lucky :)

[@TheSwanKnight]

Never upgraded to ps4/5. Didn't see the need too. With all the great games for low prices on PS3. Good to see two of my favorite games made your list. Resistance Fall of Man and Killzone.

[@ThreeNeedles]

Same here, never bought another console after my 60gb PS3 died in 2014. Tempted to buy a used PS3 slim and some games including resistance.

[@laserpoint3741]

Do you use a PC and play games on it. If not I can't imagine what the feeling would be to jump from a PS3 to suddenly a PS5, crisp graphics and 60+ fps with 1080 or even 4k.

[@realhuman4396]

​@@laserpoint3741Graphics dont really matter if the storytelling is subpar

[@laserpoint3741]

@@realhuman4396 not talking about the quality of the overall game, just the technical/graphical aspect. If someones only way of playing games would be on a PS3/360, jumping from those low res lower fps games to higher res 60fps+ would be an interesting feeling.

[@TheGunmanChannel]

​@@laserpoint3741I usually chill on 7th gen and prior. But recently I got a PS4 Pro and even that leap is substantial. Tony Hawk's 1, God of War, Elden Ring etc on PS4 Pro look incredible.

[@FarmerSlideJoeBob]

For real Mister, you made the truest Videos ever. No overhyping, no shittalking, just pure opinion🙂

[@istriver.]

Love this guy's humour despite looking so serious at the same time.

[@LeonAvalos]

he's got that Aubrey Plaza rizz going on, I see it

[@SirStuckey]

Super slim is underrated. I've had disc eject issues with my original ps3 and a slim I bought later. I bought the Super Slim and haven't looked back

[@Dizzy-lane]

I love my ps3 and will never retire it. I still collect games for it and I can’t stop.

[@pk1031]

That 60 gb model is looking minty👏🏼

[@SuperColtsrock11]

My ps3 slim has been alive and kicking since 2010.

[@Lunaria.Praesentia]

I've recently found your channel and let me tell you, respectable Basement Dude, your content is BEYOND enjoyable, retro content such as this and comparisons with current gen, your sense of humour, excellent!!! 😂, I'm really grateful that I've found you, keep up the fantastic videos! 👍👍👍

[@wowwhataworld.9590]

Bro, changing the thermal paste is an absolute must if you want that bad boy to last, as well as a thorough but gentle cleaning. You could pay to have it done, otherwise parking it up is wise. However, that won't halt the degradation of the thermal paste. Love the videos, keep 'em comin'.

[@jessedenbow1192]

I know I'm late to respond but I second this. Him saying he wants to keep it original is like buying a vintage car and never changing the oil because you want it original.

[@brianstuntman4368]

@@jessedenbow1192 I just posted a very similar comment, then scroll down to see you already posted the same thing! The 'joy' of owning retro gaming hardware is it needs to be maintained.

[@ARKO942]

My friend moved states and left me with his PS3. Can't wait to catch up and play so many gems that I wasn't able to back in the day.

[@thebatman5852]

I like watching your videos i just finished completing gta 4 storymode now im playing the lost and damned

[@BasementGamerYT]

gta 4 the greatest ever

[@jisgo]

​@@BasementGamerYTno wonder why u look like Niko 💀

[@cultivatedgamer]

PS3 is an awesome system. The original models can last longer if you don't let it overheat. Keep it in an open area. Also, you can stick a couple mini fans in the back blowing cool air into it. That helps as well.

[@nazarjuna]

U forgot to mention: 1. Mass Effect 2. Dragon Age 3. Batman Arkham City 4. Dead Space 5. Infamous

[@ThePatronSaintOfNewMarais]

Yes fellow infamous fan

[@Lazystu376]

Infamous went so hard when it came out. No wonder I was so edgy when I was a teenager ha

[@ThePatronSaintOfNewMarais]

@@Lazystu376 inFAMOUS is my favorite game franchise of all time

[@Mizuno11LoL]

No one gonna talk about mgs 4 or mgs peace walker hd thats locked on that console

[@coreyaldridge1753]

I remember infamous as being the most fun I had with a game in a long time when that came out. I was playing PS3 last night and also didn't realize Tomb Raider came out that long ago. That was a damn good game too

[@LostMishima]

Man...I remember having the 80 Gb PS3 and upgraded to the slim. The 80 played every type of video file (mkv was new at the time) and could read all memory devices! It did it all! I miss it! I'm 43...

[@ninjashep5264]

I bought a PS3 recently along with 20 games. A handful of them were games I played as a kid & the rest were either Top Selling PS3 games or games in a series I played

[@AutArt4]

I did exactly the same!!

[@cosmonaut9087]

You’re doing gods work with your videos man, really enjoy them

[@GhibliNova]

PSA: dont forget to replace the CMOS Battery. The CBOMB still exists so when the battery dies you lose all your digital content. So buy physical only

[@shanenice5380]

I didn't know that

[@shanenice5380]

I remember those ps1 games 5.99 classic.good thing I have my physical games

[@DevicCypher]

The ps3 is one of the best consoles of all time. I had it since it launched, the fat 60 gig model and later the slim. I miss the ps3 so I’m looking for another one since my last one finally died

[@kevincampbell989]

Im glad you mentioned the slim. It is the most reliable model and the most recent one they produced it was in production until like 2017. So lots in circulation. I would only get an OG model for Back compat or Nostalga sakes.

[@Persona5g]

The graphics and aesthetics of the PS3 generation still looks so good! I actually prefer it over later generations. It may not have 60fps 4k, but what it does have, is games that are worth playing more than once unlike the bloated empty games we get today.

[@theharwoodbutcher70]

The Walking Dead A telltale games series is a must have PS3 game the story is amazing

[@JCpNK]

Just got mafia 2 thanks to your recommendation for $7 today 👍

[@ANDREWjkl1]

One thing you didn't mention is that the specific fat model of the PS3 you own is backwards compatible with PS2. This is exclusive to the fat model with 4 USB ports on the front, later models came with only 2 ports and were no longer backwards compatible.

[@LucasOQ]

The CECHA01 and B01 are backwards compatible and have 4 USBs but the 2 USB E01 also features backwards compatibility

[@kevinnguyen3389]

Glad to see so much love for the PS3. I loved played Star Wars The Force Unleashed, DBZ Raging Blast 2, Black Ops, Killzone 3 and inFamous the most

[@z_man200]

Just bought one! All of my friends have been talking about it when I was younger and I’ve never got the experience to play it but now I can!!!

[@pk1031]

Games in Ireland for ps3 are at an all time low-great times.ps2 creeping up

[@shadowaussie1012]

Ireland Republic of Ireland allowed manhunt to be available on psn and phyical copy but the pussy UK version still have it removed same as Australia. I'm going to download manhunt Ireland edition 🎉

[@jaybutton3004]

I like your videos I’m very thankful to have grown up with Xbox 360, ps2,3,4 and back to Xbox series S Nothing beats the classics

[@SalvatoreANapoli]

Just picked up a silver slim one and bought a new six axis and ds3, I’m 29 and so excited to play my ps3 😅

[@dial3ctric327]

1st for once, and I love both your content & style. Oh and ofc ❤ for everything Ps3!

[@Grawbad]

Changing the thermal paste doesn't change it from being stock still. Thermal paste goes bad. It gets old and brittle. Basically, each time you turn it on for the day the thermal paste is dry inside and has to warm up to actually start working again which means the chips get hotter than normal during that period and then the paste when fully warmed up still isn't as conducive to cooling as it once was. You should definitely consider changing the thermal paste like changing the oil in your car. At some point it needs to be done for the longevity of your system.

[@GameRangerReviews88]

BG, you’re convincing me to dedicate some time to the ps3!

[@johnorr4044]

Man you are funny 😂love the channel keep it going!!

[@AnotherNormalYorkshireman]

So, erm... I spent too much on ps1 games again. I have also now started collecting ps3 games apparently, I had a good pic up at a boot sale this week, a box of ps3 games.

[@Igor-ru3zk]

Hi, Basement Gamer. Just discovered your chanel and got blown away with your strong opinion and great sence of humor! You are an fresh force of truth that every gamer needs to know! Great respect for your work! Joining and subscribed & two thumbs up 👍👍& spreading the word about with my friends! You are the Best!!!👍👍👍 P.S. Here is in US GameStop offering you PS5 and scrap of PS4 games, PS3 games is not available. The only way you can find it's on Amazon or eBay.🥺

[@bearcub4kids]

It’s crazy how ps3 super slim had a 500gb model in 2012… here we are still only with 1tb of space in our systems over a decade later

[@firebolt2558]

My father got a super slim just cuz it had 500 gigs of storage and I jail broke it recently and used up more that 200 gigs of just ps3 games ,which is very convenient

[@conway6318]

Subscribed this guy is my new favorite Video game discussion channel no fake dramatic effects just some guy like his voicing his own thoughts😊😊

[@johnlindsay7301]

About 10 years ago when the deadline approached the release of new PS3 games, it seemed like the entire PS3 catalogue of available games went into the discount bin. Having a PS3 at the time but not having a lot of games I went shopping and picked up about 30 top notch games for a super reasonable price. The thing is I never got to playing those games. We moved and my stuff was put into storage and I never dug it out. That is I never dug it out until a couple months ago. Opening that box and finding my PS3 and all those unopened games was like Christmas morning. A yes the PS3 is still a gem of a system. I’ve been playing vids on the regular ever sines and I don’t think I’ll let up for any time soon. So far Skyrim is my favorite but to be honest it’s the only game I’ve really gotten into to. Let’s just say I’ve put in too many hours for just one game. But there does seem to be endless hours of entertainment with this one game and so far I’m still enthralled. Fortunately when that thrill does wear out I still a a box full of other highly acclaimed games I’m very excited to get into. Dishonoured, the entire Assassins Creed library, the GTAs, the early God of War games, the Arkham Asylum games, Metal Gear, which I hear is solid, Mass Effect 3, the Nathan Drakes, the Last of Us, and more. Tell me that’s not a long weekend of fun, even though no weekend is that long. So yes, the PS3 still rocks. And I’m looking to grow old with mine.

[@NickyG_vz]

Ps3 graphics look great to me. Awesome video

[@anthonydonato4896]

Bro, your dry canuck sense on humor kills me!! lmfao Love your content & PS3 is my favorite system, I have been telling anyone who will listen for years.

[@bad4urhealth1990]

This channel deserves more attention 😮

[@jeremyaicher678]

I have a slim 2501b. It accepted cfw 9.01! You should mod it so you can turn your fan speed up. Super easy follow Blaine, locker or Mr. Mario. Modded warfare. Super simple bro. You can back up your games to the hard drive too. SSD1 terabyte. You can also use up to a 2 TB.External hard drive to back games up. You can always go back to normal operating system at any time. It's not permanent. I back up my games to the hard drive.I don't pirate them...

[@TomWright91]

I remember the shooting mechanics and the ragdolling of the enemies in Killzone 2 been next level. Really satisfying gameplay.

[@luisrodriguez-dl9tp]

The PS3 Slim is my fav I bought one last year I’ve collecting rare games like Lollipop Chainsaw, Alice Madness Returns, Metal Gear Rising, Puppeteer. So much fun with this system

[@istvanpolgar5141]

Would love a video like this about PS2 as well! Greetings from Hungary!🙂

[@aaronkemp7789]

For those looking to buy a PS3, you should check on hacking options for each model. Older models can have custom firmware and can play more retro games. PS3 Slim uses PS3HEN and can play backups of PS3 games but is limited when it comes to other retro options. I’m very happy with it as I play retro games on my Odin and Vita. Happy gaming!

[@ItalianStallion09]

I still have my 80 gig ps3 from 2008. I’m paranoid to use it though after she’s been ylod twice but I try to turn it on at least once a year just to be safe it still works lol. Mostly a display piece now, such a good looking system.

[@ScottysElvisPresleyYouTubechan]

Watching this video because I'm thinking of buying me one soon PlayStation 3

[@windman95]

My favourite PS3 KZbinr ❤😊❤

[@andycrowe2849]

I've gone back to my ps3 and just bought a PS3D TV .Now I'm enjoying all the 3d enhanced games that I never did before

[@tgrujic1965]

I actually like controllers that use AA batteries where you can just buy rechargeable ones dirt cheap. As we all know, rechargeable battery life goes down with each charge and after a while your controller becomes a paperweight. Yes, you can buy batteries from China that "might" work and try opening up the controller and risk screwing something up, but that is not me.

[@nazarjuna]

PS3 also doubles up as a Blu Ray, DVD and CD Player. And I have all of those medias!!!

[@SteamStratege0505]

Awesome Video and Channel. Glad that you love LA Noire so much. Played it a second time just a few Months ago. Loved it still

[@Asaylum117]

I own the 500GB superslim model of the PS3 and aside from the console overheating and almost exploding on rare occasions, I had no problems with the coneole since that day. I still play games on it & I'm having fun.

[@bar7381]

that spiderman logo and the phat ps3 has the appeal of a time capsule to me

[@Styxus.]

gotta try THE DARKNESS 2, awesome story and awesome gameplay

[@whatsmyyoutubet4g]

The first one is amazing too. Between the ww1 nightmare levels and the overall story, it’s amazing

[@Hammiru]

Interesting video. You got a new sub. I've basically come to terms that my launch model won't last forever. I will use it and enjoy it anyway. It's not like I have two later fats, three slims and two super slims.... I have a problem...

[@myharrybalzahk]

I have the PS3 super slim. Got it as a Christmas present in 2013. It came as a bundle with FIFA 14 and Uncharted. I don't recall how much storage it has but I know it's a lot!

[@Bird-Birdy-Love]

The Best games are also the most common games, that is why they are so cheap as you can find them everywhere and uncharted or the last of us have been remastered both on ps4 and ps5 so it keeps the prices low but it does not diminish how good they are.

[@paulprince906]

Have my slim, but I am looking to get an og fat 60gb model. Saw a new unboxed one for $3500 and almost cried...

[@Rhork77]

I happen to agree with most of what you have been saying, i like your videos, we should be friends!

[@AJ72281]

I still have my OG 60 gig and an original Slim with an upgraded hard drive (the one I still use). Currently going for the Platinum for Wolverine……

[@zeldera]

I remember playing killzone 2 for the first time. the graphics and physics was incredible. killzone 3 was also good

[@blackforest3606]

I have the red PS3 Super Slim. The console just looks great. Personally, I like the Super Slim best because it simply looks fresher than the previous two models.

[@vagnernunes8021]

PS3 FAT Black Piano is masterpiece ❤

[@flrpitflrp1965]

Have you tried Enslaved and Dante’s Inferno. Love your channel

[@AlexRocks80s]

Be careful with fake DualShock controllers!

[@robinson32993]

All you have to do is make sure it has fresh thermal paste, upgrade the to the 19 blade fan, and make sure you have the APS-226 power adapter inside which draws less power and runs cooler, and clean it real good inside

[@AK2WI]

Just got my Frankenstein ps3 e01 now it’s time to catch up on games I missed

[@ngorgees]

Ps2 and ps3 is pure legends of video games of they die out it will be an Armageddon

[@morozmaximus]

Hey Basement Gamer. Nice 2 see u, and ur vids. Please buy PlayStation 3d display - nice thing, i think u like it so much!

[@jrod66ify]

I lost my og 60 gig piano ps3 in a house fire. I have a slim now but I miss the og with that clean black and platinum piano look.

[@dosvadanya]

Do you think its worth getting that piano black one, i really want it but im hearing alot of bad things but the slim is so ugly lol

[@Crayon_Eater_02]

Was always an Xbox person still have my 360 n series x but gotten the ps5 n 3 to play the exclusives I missed out. Love both Sony n Microsoft each console has their ups and downs. Really enjoying the killzone series atm.

[@Positivecutz]

Great work bro !!!

[@matiasjauhojarvi9551]

Another great video.

[@gabetinsley4540]

Here is one for you Kevin, Vanquish is one of my favorite third person shooter games for the PS3. Should be pretty cheap as well.

[@popsdadOg]

Straight to the point.

[@netbirth]

Answer for controllers. Xe wingman 2 , has full dualsense support for ps4 and 5 controllers

[@GenX_in_the_wild]

I bought a ps4 set that included move controllers, the camera and the original boxes. I know that the move controllers are quite popular and easy to sell. It was a great purchase. I still want to play sport championship, but after that I will sell them and that way I got the PS3 for almost nothing..

[@sergiorodriguez956]

Bought god of war 3 for $4.95 at a thrift store last Wednesday. The disc looks pristine and it works like new

[@michaelknapp1468]

I have my first ps3. The original fat dad. Still play it regularly. It's just starting to have overheating issues it never had before. I'm going to take apart and clean it.i expect good results. Ps3 for life.

[@adampatterson2682]

I was lucky, I found my old save on my PS3 where I had all the DLC bought, All License Tests, Special conditions completed, Chromeline Cars, Stealth Cars, Academy Cars, The Kart 125SPL and Toyota FT-86 II, Gamestop Camry, Edge Camaro and the Chromeline XJ13, the rare Yellow Ford GT LM Spec II and the PSP import cars in the unique PSP exlusive colours dunno how I got the Gamestop Camry and Edge Camaro as they are US exclusives some kind of glitch or overwrite. All my DLC is real too, not some type of hybrid save hack thing that I heard about... I totally forgot all about my save after all these years, it was amazing to come across again... so much nostalgia... so glad I created it and had it stored all these years also got Gran Turismo 6 and all the DLC for it and also Mercenraries 2. god the good old days.

[@beingre_bornbrb]

I just updated my ps3 and gave it its first wireless internet connection in more than a decade, the last update shes had was in 2009

[@GamerGirlTina23]

I just got a PS3 slim and 5 games for $100 and I have a PS5 slim and I had the choice between the Xbox 360 slim or the PS3 slim both with 5 games for the same price from my local flea market I decided on the PS3 and I love it

[@Agent-mb1xx]

I bought a fat PS3 last Sunday on the 4th a 80GB model, already swapped in my 500/8GB SSHD and CFW and installed the 60FPS Mario 64 port I buying another one next week and will keep it legit/HEN and a third one for OtherOS/Linux

[@curlyheadmax6479]

Where did you buy your ps3 from?

[@Agent-mb1xx]

@@curlyheadmax6479 pawn shop

[@c17slug]

If you haven't played them, I would recommend The Darkness 1 and 2. They were on PS3 and 360. If you have a Xbox One or Series console they are on the store to buy. The PS3 and 360 is my favorite era ever. I used to think the PS2 and OG Xbox was my favorite but lately I find myself craving the 7th gen. I love collecting for those two systems, especially if the 360 game is on the Backwards Compatible list.

[@janmelich2343]

I think you would like "neverdead" too,its for ps3 and graphics its decent too,gameplay its intersting too

[@tommyherrick8220]

I had an issue with my PS3 the other day. I spent all morning today, taking it apart and cleaning it only for the problem to get worse to the point where I have to go on eBay and buy a new one.

[@PHILLIPAYx]

My PS3 slim that I've had since 2009 just died on me recently. PLEASE change the thermal paste 😭 it's not hard to do I promise. Saying you want to keep the parts original is like saying you want to keep your cars oil the same.

[@YoungIroh]

Devil may cry 4 was a early ps3 title and i remember as a kid i thought holy crap it looks so real

[@Srsgaming_1234]

Ps3 to me is probably better than xbox 360 the simple fact that you can play other region ps3 disc games on it makes it that much better!

[@odenmora7574]

I think the yellow light has been fixed

[@bodybycalithenics5198]

PS3 is the best and so are you bro !!!