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What can I do with my old PS3 Slim?

Unfortunately, now your old console is sitting in a corner collecting dust.
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If you have a collection of old video game consoles sitting around and aren't sure what to do with them, check out this guide.
  1. Sell It. ...
  2. Donate It. ...
  3. Hack It. ...
  4. Gut It. ...
  5. Use It as a Media Center. ...
  6. Set Up a Game Room. ...
  7. Recycle It.
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What should I do with my old PS3?

Recycle your console instead of throwing it into the trash. Because electronics contain many damaging chemicals, you'll need to recycle it at a dedicated e-recycling centre.
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How much is a PS3 Slim worth now?

In the US, PS3 consoles range from $51 to $700 depending on whether you're after a pre-owned or factory-sealed console.
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What else can a PS3 do?

A jailbroken PS3 can do a multitude of things. For example it can run an emulator to play a bunch of retro games via ROMs (including PS3 without discs), you can customise the user interface, you can install your own hard drive, and you can even play homebrew games.
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Does PS3 still support 2022?

“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.
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What can you do with an old console?

How Can You Keep Your Old Gaming Console Away From a Landfill?
  1. Return the Electronics to the Manufacturer. If your gaming console is a newer model and you want to recycle it, it is easy to return it to the manufacturer. ...
  2. Donate Your Old Console to an Organization. ...
  3. Visit a Local Electronics Recycling Facility.
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Which console has the longest lifespan?

Sega's Master System doesn't have the same recognition as its successor, Sega Genesis, but it has the distinction of being the longest-living system ever made.
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Do they still make games for PS3?

The last game released on the PlayStation 3 was Shakedown: Hawaii, on August 20, 2020.
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How much longer will PS3 be 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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Will PS3 ever support 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.
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Are all PS3 servers down?

Our PlayStation Repairs tool will help you troubleshoot and improve your online experience. All services are up and running. All services are up and running.
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What is the real rate of PS3?

Bundle Price: 29,990/- (inclusive of all taxes.
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Is PlayStation 3 still worth?

Well since the PS4 isn't backwards compatible it's definitely worth getting a PS3 if you want to play PS3 games. The plus to getting a PS3 is you'll be able to find a lot of games pretty cheap. Since it's modded there are tons of games you can download and play on it.
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Is PS3 better than PS4?

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.
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Which PS3 can be jailbroken?

Models of PS3 which can be jailbroken include the following:
  • Fat — All PS3 Fat models are supported.
  • Slim — If the first two numbers after "CECH" are "20", "21", or "25", and if your PS3 Slim model is version 3.56 or lower, your console is supported.
  • Super Slim — No PS3 Super Slim models are supported.
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Is PS3 good for Netflix?

"PS3 is a natural fit for Netflix in terms of developing and first deploying our most advanced features. We can transparently update our application with new features on a daily basis, and through the free PlayStation Network, people around the world can sign up for Netflix directly from their PS3," Hastings added.
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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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How old is the PS3 Slim?

The PS3 Slim was officially released on September 1, 2009, in North America and Europe and on September 3, 2009, in Japan, Australia and New Zealand. However, some retailers such as Amazon.com, Best Buy and GameStop started to sell the PS3 slim on August 25, 2009.
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Is PS3 Slim more powerful?

A key improvement with the PS3 slim is the improved power consumption due to the 45nm cell processor. The PS3 slim consumes at about half the rate of the original PS3. Since the PS3 slim consumes less power, there is lesser heat to dissipate.
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Is PS3 Super Slim better than slim?

Depending on which model, the Slim already thinned out with either a 250W, 230W, or 200W PSU. The Super Slim does offer one major improvement: quiet fans. The Super Slim is the quietest home console I've ever used.
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Is there a market for used PS3?

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.
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Are older Playstations worth anything?

A used PS1 is worth between $36.00 – $720.00 depending on condition and if the console ships as part of a bundle.
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Can PS3 still connect to Internet?

Connecting your PlayStation 3 to a wireless network is the first step to joining in the world of online gaming. Almost all versions of the PS3 (all except the 20GB) have a built-in wireless capability.
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