Did they cancel PS3?

There's still life in the old dog

Following Sony's decision to close PS3, as well as the PSP and PS Vita digital stores, the Japanese giant made a dramatic U-turn following pleas from fans.

Will PSN shut down PS3?

PlayStation will not be shutting down its servers or store for PS3. While they'd initially announced they would close their PS3 game store, the company later reversed the decision.

Is the PS3 store still open 2023?

The PS3 and PSP will lose access to the PlayStation Store on 2nd July 2021. As for the PS Vita, the PlayStation Store for Sony's latest portable console will end services on 27th August 2021.

Why did Sony close PS3?

Sony threatened to shut the whole thing down, because the company wanted to focus more attention on selling PS4 and PS5 games. After a month of fan backlash, Sony agreed to continue operations for the PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita, although the PSP's online store was (mostly) doomed.

Was PS3 sold at a loss?

Sales of Sony's PlayStation 3 have resulted in losses of $3.3 billion dollars since the system's launch, reports Forbes. Key to the company's losses is the "strategic pricing" initiative it has adopted in an effort to catch up with Microsoft's Xbox 360, a console which hit shelves almost a year earlier.

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Does PS3 online still work?

Does the PS3 Internet still work? It does. Not all developers are still supporting online modes for games and those that are may not have a community of players to game with. Sony tried closing the PSN Store but because of backlash they didn't.

Is PS3 still being updated?

Yes, in 2023. Sony has released a PS3 firmware update, version 4.90. There's nothing fancy in the update--it improves system performance and requires a minimum 200 MB of free space on the PS3 hard drive or storage media.

How long will PS3 be online?

“After-sales service will be discontinued on Saturday, 30th April 2022 for the PS3 and all PS3 peripherals due to the exhaustion of parts inventory,” explains the statement.

Can I play PS3 games on my 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.

Are PS3 servers up?

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Is the PS4 better than the PS3?

Sony's PlayStation 4 has significantly more CPU and graphics horsepower than the PlayStation 3, more RAM, a bigger hard drive, built-in game DVR, newer motion-sensing camera, and a better controller with touchpad.

How much is a PlayStation 3 worth?

A used PS3 is worth between $41.00 – $520.00 depending on condition and if the console comes with all its original cables. Like every antique, treasured heirloom, or piece of art, a PS3 will vary in price depending on its condition.

Can you play PS3 games on PS5?

While previous models of the PlayStation 2 and 3 included backwards compatibility for older games, the PlayStation 4 was the first console to stand on its own. Support for PlayStation classics has been fairly lax since then, with the upcoming PS5 only supporting the PS4 and not older PS3 games.

How many games are out for PS3?

There are currently 2561 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. Dancing with the Stars: We Dance!

What is the last version of PS3?

Sony released the latest version of PS3 system software 4.89 on March 10, 2022, which prevents users from creating or managing PSN accounts via the PS3 console. This new PS3 update software was designed to improve account security as Sony moves away from legacy systems.

Does PS3 have Fortnite?

While gamers cannot play Fortnite on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or any other older gaming device, the truth is that it's available on many other devices. Here is a list of all supported devices: PC (through Epic Games Store) PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 4 Slim, and PlayStation 5.

When did GTA stop updating PS3?

GTA Online shuts down on December 16 for PS3 and Xbox 360 players. Rockstar Games announced the eventual shutting down of the PS3 and Xbox 360 servers for GTA Online back on June 16, 2021. The game's servers will shut down on December 16, 2021.

Is the PS3 worth it in 2023?

No, Playstation 3s are not recommended by me. Sony has cut off Playstation network and PS Plus. So, you wont have access to Netflix, Hulu, etc. Instead, now PS4 and PS5 are the only supported consoles.

Is PSN PS3 offline?

PS3 servers are staying online.

Why was the PS3 so expensive?

But at the time, because of the Cell processor and all the proprietary technology, it was difficult to develop for, it was difficult to manufacture; it was extremely expensive to manufacture. So at the price it came out at, everybody knew that wasn't a consumer-friendly price."

Did PS3 sell more than ps4?

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Can you sell broken PS3?

You can sell your broken PS3 too, and it's exactly the same process as selling one that's in working order. It's as simple as: Find the model of Playstation 3 you want to sell and enter the details for your quote.