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Can you play any PS3 games online?

Play PlayStation online games the same way you would play offline games except you must join a game on the PlayStation Network. The option to join a network game appears in the menu when you begin to play any game that is network-enabled. Here are the titles of some popular PS3 online games that you might want to try.
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Is it still free to play online on PS3?

It's not free, although your PlayStation Plus will apply to both your PS4 and your PS3 if you have it, because it's linked to your account, not one specific machine. So if you have it for your PS4, then yes, you get it “free” for your PS3. You do not need PS Plus to play online PS3 games.
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What games still have multiplayer PS3?

Is there any PS3 online multiplayer games still being played by many players until today? Battlefield 4 never fails me In terms of player count, while GTA 5 is also still going strong.
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Here's some games I enjoyed:
  • Little Big Planet 1 & 2.
  • Uncharted series.
  • Bioshock series.
  • Heavy Rain.
  • Last of Us.
  • Dragon's Dogma.
  • Farcry 2 & 3.
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Can I play PS3 games I bought online on PS4?

Since the PlayStation 4 (PS4) isn't backwards-compatible, users with PlayStation 3 (PS3) games are unable to insert PS3 discs into the PS4 console or re-download PS3 games from PlayStation Network to play on the PS4.
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Do PS3 games need to be downloaded?

I have a 12GB PS3. No. Games for the PlayStation 3 can only be run off of the internal hard drive or Blu-ray disc drive.
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PS3 Online in 2022: Who's Still Playing and Why?

How to play PS3 games online?

Play PlayStation online games the same way you would play offline games except you must join a game on the PlayStation Network. The option to join a network game appears in the menu when you begin to play any game that is network-enabled. Here are the titles of some popular PS3 online games that you might want to try.
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Does PS3 still download turned off?

If the PS3™ system is turned off during a background download, the download status is saved. Downloading is automatically restarted the next time the PS3™ system is turned on and connected to the Internet.
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What PS3 games work on PS4?

Can the PS4 Play PS3 Games? The short answer is that no, the PlayStation 4 is not backward-compatible with PlayStation 3 games. Inserting a PS3 disc into the PS4 will not work. And you cannot download digital versions of PS3 games from the PlayStation Store onto your PlayStation 4.
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How do I transfer purchased games from PS3 to PS4?

Switch to the PS4 and log in to the PlayStation Store. Scroll the left bar down to PS3 to PS4. Select your game, then add to cart, being sure to check that the price differential is correct. Select Purchase and your transfer will be complete.
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Is the PS3 store still up?

While Sony's PlayStation 3 console launched back in 2006, its digital storefront is still available after Sony backtracked on a decision to close the PS3 and Vita stores in 2021.
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What was the last official PS3 game?

The last game released on the PlayStation 3 was Shakedown: Hawaii, on August 20, 2020.
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How many PS3 games exist?

There are currently 2563 games in this table across all pages: A to C, D to I, J to P, and Q to Z. It does not include PlayStation minis, PS one Classics or PS2 Classics. Ref.
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How long will Sony support PS3 online?

"Due to the depletion of parts inventory, we will no longer be able to provide after-sales service for the PlayStation 3 CECH-4300 series main unit and all PlayStation 3 peripherals on April 30, 2022 (Saturday). If you are considering applying for this service, please make your request as soon as possible!"
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Why did PlayStation remove free online?

Shuhei Yoshida says due to "large investment of resources" for online play, keeping service free would have been "absurd." Sony has explained why a PlayStation Plus subscription will be required to play PlayStation 4 titles online.
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Will PS2 games work on PS3?

Backwards Compatible The PlayStation 3 60GB is backward compatible with most PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games, which means you'll be able to play your favorite games without keeping all the old systems. The console will have slots for Memory Stick Duo, an SD slot and a Compact Flash memory slot.
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Why can t PS3 games play on PS5?

The underlying architecture of the PS3 is cited as the major reason Sony hasn't pursue backwards compatibility in the PS4 and PS5. As Modern Vintage Gamer explains, the PS4 featured an underpowered Jaguar CPU incapable of properly emulating PS3 games.
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Where are my PS3 digital games?

Scroll to the top of a PlayStation.com page and select Sign in. On PlayStation App select Game Library > Purchased.
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Can you play PS3 games on PSN?

While PS Plus Essential only provides a few free games per month, PS Plus Extra includes a wide selection of PS5 and PS4 titles that can be downloaded and installed at any moment. If someone wishes to extend their reach, they can subscribe to PS Plus Premium, which adds PS3, PS2, PS1, and PSP releases.
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Can you put a PS3 disc in a PS5?

No, you cannot insert and run Playstation 3 disc into PS5 and play games. This is because PS5 is not compatible with PS3 game discs. PS Now membership is the only option you have to run PS3 games on PS5.
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Can you put PS3 games in a PS5?

No, using a PS3 game disk will not work on the PS5. Do I need a PS Plus Premium membership?
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Is it bad to leave your PS3 on all night?

So long as your PS3 is in a location where it can properly ventilate itself, nothing will happen from leaving it on all the time.
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What to do before getting rid of a PS3?

Before disposing of your system
  1. As necessary, back up data from your system to a device such as a PS3™ system or a computer. ...
  2. You cannot deactivate your system after you dispose of it. ...
  3. Restoring your system restores settings to their default values and deletes all data from the system memory.
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Why do PS3 games expire?

A Bug Is Causing Digital Games to Expire on PS3, Vita

Kotaku's investigation found that the issue impacts random games but mainly PlayStation Classics. Affected games include the original Chrono Cross, Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy 6, Final Fantasy Origins, War of the Lions, Rune Factory: Oceans, and more.
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