PS3
- Brand
- Sony
- Original Release Date
- November 17, 2006
- Hardware Versions
- PS3
- Original MSRP (USD)
- 20 GB: $499.99; 60 GB: $599.99; Slim: $299; Super Slim: $270
- Weight
- Launch: 11 LBS; Slim: 7.1 LBS; Super Slim: 4.6 LBS
The PlayStation 3 was Sony's console for the seventh generation. Debuting in 2006 and discontinued in 2016 in North America, the PS3 had a rough launch but picked up steam during its twilight years. Along with the bulky launch model, Sony also released Slim and Super Slim versions of the PS3.
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8 Nearly Perfect PS3 Games That Deserve a Remaster
From exclusives to third-party, these near-perfect PlayStation 3 games deserve better—mainly, a shiny remaster.
After Playing Kingdom Hearts Yearly, I Think a Remake Could Fix These 6 Problems
Kingdom Hearts is a beloved classic from the PlayStation 2, one with plenty of remasters, but a remake could fix some lingering problems.
BioShock Movie Producer Finally Gives an Update on the Film's Release Window
Producer Roy Lee comments on the BioShock movie's potential release window after a period of silence cast doubt over the long-awaited adaptation.
A 59-Year-Old Mom is Beating Pros at Counter-Strike
A 59-year-old streamer is turning the esports world upside down after a viral match proved that top-tier gaming skills don't have an age limit.
It's the Year 2026 And Skyrim Just Got a New Update
Even now, in the year 2026, The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is still getting new updates for dedicated players, reiterating that the game still lives.
Here's What GTA 5 Looks Like When Compressed to 2.5GB
A gamer online showcases what Grand Theft Auto 5 looks like when compressed to just a minuscule 2.5 GB.
‘Each Game Has Its Own Core Players’ Blizzard Comments on Diablo 3’s Popularity Nearly 14 Years After Launch
Blizzard comments on Diablo 3's massive player count, nearly 14 years after its initial launch.
New Version of Metal Gear Solid 4 Will Be Missing One of the Original's Features
Metal Gear Solid 4's re-release in the Master Collection Vol.2 will not feature a key feature from the original game.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake Rumors Are Heating Up Thanks to a New Discovery
The rumors and speculation of an Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake or remaster heat up even more, all thanks to a new discovery.
Resident Evil 5 Needs a Remake Because Capcom Has Completely Botched Its Best Feature
Resident Evil 5 is in desperate need of a remake, and it's so Capcom can rectify how it has broken the game's best feature.
Fallout 3 Remaster Gets Exciting and Encouraging Update
The long-rumored Fallout 3 remaster gets a very exciting update that could bode well for its future.
6 Years Later, The PS5 Just Passed a Major Milestone
6 years after its release, the PlayStation 5 passes a major sales milestone that now puts it ahead of one of Sony's most popular consoles.
March 2 is Going to Be the End of an Era for the PlayStation 3
Those who still regularly use their PS3 will want to mark March 2 on their calendars, as it will officially be the end of an era for the console.
PlayStation Plus Premium Subscribers Are Having Trouble Utilizing One of Its Exclusive Features
PlayStation users subscribed to the Premium tier of PS Plus experience a serious issue that prevents them from using the service's best feature.
‘The Civil War Was Originally Intended to Be Much More Dynamic’ Former Skyrim Dev Reveals How One Quest Was Almost Much Different
A former Skyrim developer reveals that one quest in the game was almost much different from the final product.
After 5 Years, Minecraft Players Have Successfully Built a To-Scale Replica of New York City
A talented group of Minecraft players create an incredible to-scale replica of New York City.
Suspicious Steam Activity Basically Confirms Fallout 3, New Vegas Remakes Are on the Way
Fallout re-release rumors have been flying for a while now, and it seems that activity on Steam's storefront may have accidentally confirmed them.
15 Years Later, the Most Popular Open-World RPG Ever Made Has Been Released At Least Five Times
Despite first launching over a decade and a half ago, one of the biggest RPGs ever has seen rerelease after rerelease for better or worse.
Minecraft Player Shows Off a Glorious Build of Stranger Things' Hawkins National Laboratory
A talented Minecraft player online recreates Hawkins National Laboratory from Stranger Things in the game.
"Is Anyone Going to Use This?" Fallout's Most Iconic Gameplay Mechanic Almost Didn't Make It
A Bethesda dev reveals that one of the biggest changes Fallout 3 brought to the franchise almost didn't make it into the final build of the game.