Buying A PlayStation 3 in 2024...

So, it's 2024 and you want to buy a PlayStation 3. From collections and incredible exclusives to janky PSN and over 20 SKUs for consoles, there's quite a bit to sift through before you purchase. Let's get fully informed on what the PlayStation landscape looks like before building up that collection!

#PlayStation #Gaming #PS3

[nodestar]

The PS3 being considered retro is a terrifying thought

[comicnerdA]

That babydoll commercial is still creepy as hell

[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.

[professoroak]

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

[traviscombs]

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.

[JoshuaVaughan-pisn]

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

[qur]

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.

[Simoss]

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!

[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.

[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.

[DanielJ-]

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.

[RobSilverado]

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

[Piranha]

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!!

[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.

[goodrichguy]

Great, in depth video. Another banger matty

[sonnyman]

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

[KleinerHermano]

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

[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.

[dross]

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

[Joelda]

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