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.

Is PS3 online still active?

Yes the playstation network is still running on all Playstation supported platforms, however the free games that come with your Playstation Plus subscription on PS3 has stopped.

Is PlayStation still free-to-play online?

PlayStation Plus is a monthly subscription service that enables online, multiplayer play for PS4 and PS5 games. It is required to play the vast majority of games online - only some free-to-play titles are exempt.

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!"

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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When did PlayStation online stop being free?

Sony launched an optional premium subscription service on top of the free PSN service in June 2010. Known as PlayStation Plus, the system provides access to exclusive content, complementary games, regular store discounts, and early access to forthcoming games.

What games can I play online for free on PlayStation?

Is PS3 a dead console?

Regarding the usefulness of the PlayStation 3, it's still a console getting playtime, even in 2023. According to the site PS Timetracker, which isn't the deepest tracker but still gives a good idea of what's being played, Red Dead Redemption was the most active PlayStation 3 title.

Is PS3 store still open 2023?

Back in 2021, Sony announced that it would shut down the PS3, Vita, and PSP digital storefronts, but partially walked that decision back after fan backlash. The PS3 and Vita stores remain online to this day, but the PSP store was closed as planned. Older digital storefronts are starting to close.

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 much does PlayStation online cost monthly?

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PlayStation Plus Essential is an ongoing subscription with a recurring fee of $9.99 charged automatically every month. Expand this section for further details. If your PSN wallet doesn't have enough funds the subscription fee will be automatically funded from your default payment method.

How much does it cost to play online for PlayStation?

PlayStation Plus Essential

Price: $9.99 per month, $24.99 per quarter, or $59.99 per year. Features: Online multiplayer. Exclusive online store membership benefits.

Why have I been charged for PlayStation Network?

I have noticed a payment to PlayStation on my bank statement. It could be possible that someone has used your payment details to make a purchase on PlayStation Store. If you believe this to be the case, contact your card provider (the number is on the back of the card) immediately to report unauthorized use.

Is PS3 PSN not shutting down?

So today I'm happy to say that we will be keeping the PlayStation Store operational for PS3 and PS Vita devices. PSP commerce functionality will retire on July 2, 2021 as planned," Jim Ryan President & CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, said in a statement(Opens in a new window).

What PS3 servers shut down 2023?

More specifically the PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 versions of the following three games are shutting down on February 16, 2023: Medal of Honor (2010), Medal of Honor: Airborne, and Medal of Honor Warfighter.

Are PS3 still being sold?

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.

Who buys old PS3 games?

Ziffit can offer you cash for most video games, including those for the PS3 and the process has never been easier!

Should I throw away my PS3?

Just don't dump it in the trash. Old electronics, including video game consoles, have a number of hazardous chemicals inside them. Over time the electrical components inside your console corrode and poison the environment. Instead, do Mother Nature a favor and recycle your old console.

Are the PS3 servers down?

All services are up and running.

Can you still download games to PS3?

You can download games (as a purchase or for free) from (PlayStation®Store).

What games don t require PS Plus?

What is the most popular free PlayStation game?

How much does PS Plus cost?

At $10 per month, $25 for three months or $60 for the year, PlayStation Plus Essential is basically no different than the previous PS Plus subscription. It offers all the same features, including access to online play, two monthly games for free, cloud storage and exclusive discounts at the PlayStation Store.