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How can I play my old ps3 games?

If you sign up for PS Plus Premium
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PlayStation Now (PS Now) was a standalone video game subscription service the first on consoles developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
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, you can stream a wide library of titles on your PS5, PS4, and Windows. The subscription allows you to stream PS4, PS3, and PS2 games, so you can enjoy some of the best titles the family of consoles has seen over the years without downloading anything.
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Can PlayStation 3 play older PlayStation games?

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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Can you download old PS3 games?

PlayStation 3 (PS3) games can be downloaded directly to your PS3 console from PlayStation Store using retail codes or funds from your PlayStation Network (PSN) account. After buying your game, your PS3 will guide you through the entire download process.
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Is there a way to play PS3 games on PS4?

Redeem the code packed into the PS3 version of the game on PlayStation Store and download the PS4 version of the game. Then use the original PS3 disc in your PS4 system to activate and start playing.
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How do I access my PS3 game library?

Scroll to the top of a PlayStation.com page and select Sign in. On PlayStation App select Game Library > Purchased.
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How to play PS3 games on PS4?! Backward compatibility explained.

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. However, in October 2021, the company introduced an additional limitation for buying digital games on both the PS3 and PlayStation Vita.
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Is ps3 still supported?

"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).
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Can PS3 discs work on PS5?

No, using a PS3 game disk will not work on the PS5. Do I need a PS Plus Premium membership? Yes, you will need this subscription tier to play PS3 games on your PS5. You will be able to stream the game via your console online, though you will not be able to download the game directly.
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Do PlayStation 3 games work on PlayStation 5?

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.
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Can you play PS3 games on anything else?

Stream PS3 Titles on PS4 via PlayStation Plus Premium

The company instead offers PS Now's former game streaming functionality as part of the PlayStation Plus Premium tier. If you sign up for PS Plus Premium, you can stream a wide library of titles on your PS5, PS4, and Windows.
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What is a jailbroken PlayStation 3?

Jailbreaking allows you to install mods, cheats, third-party applications, and games that you normally can't use on the PS3. Keep in mind that jailbreaking your PS3 is against Sony's terms of use, so you won't be able to go online while the jailbreak is active without risking being permanently banned.
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Can you download PS3 games without disc?

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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Can you jailbreak a PS3 to play PS2 games?

Yes, you can jailbreak a PS3, and even if your model cannot be fully jailbroken, all models can be softmodded to the point where you can run PS2 games - disc or otherwise.
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Which PS3 is fully backwards compatible?

All PS3 models are backward compatible with PSone games.
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PSx Compatibility
  • 60GB model numbers that begin with CECH-Axx are fully backward compatible.
  • 20GB models that begin with CECH-Bxx, 60GB models that begin with CECH-Cxx, and 80GB models that begin with CECH-Exx are backward compatible via software emulation.
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Can you play old PlayStation games on new consoles?

You can transfer digital games and game data from a PS4 console to a PS5 console using WiFi data transfer. You can access PS4 games and game data on a PS5 console directly from a compatible USB storage drive that you may already be using with a PS4 console.
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What happens when you put a PS2 disc in a PS3?

Insert your PS2 disc into your PS3.

If your game is compatible with your PS3 model, it will start just like a PS3 game. You'll see the PlayStation 2 logo and your game will begin.
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How many PS3 games are compatible with PS5?

You cannot even play games from PS3 game discs. PS5 supports only games discs of PS4 and PS5 games. You will need a PS account with a verified payment option. You will need DualSense or DualShock 4 controller.
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How do I upgrade my PS3 system?

How to update PS3 console system software
  1. Select Settings > System Update.
  2. Select Update via Internet. Download the latest update data from the Internet. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.
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Do new PSN cards work on PS3?

Yes, PlayStation Store gift cards can be used on both PS3 consoles and PS Vita systems. Product vouchers and subscription vouchers can also be used.
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How do I manually update my PS3?

1 Online Update
  1. Push the PS button to return to the main menu on your PlayStation.
  2. From the menu at the bottom, select Settings.
  3. Select System Update.
  4. Select Update via Internet, then press the X button on your controller.
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Will PS3 ever shut down?

VERDICT. False. 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.
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What was the last PS3 game made?

Here's a bit of a weird one for you -- there's a brand new release on PlayStation 3 this week. Shakedown: Hawaii, which released on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita last year, is being ported to Sony's old console because, well, Vblank Entertainment can.
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