Do they still make PlayStation 3?

Sony has announced that the PS3 is officially ending production. After 11 years and 3 model redesigns, Sony has finally decided that the PS3 has seen its day. It brings to an end what was a great console and in addition, closes another successful chapter in Sony's history.
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How much is a PS3 right now?

A used console on its own can go for anywhere from $41 upwards. One bundle recently sold for $520, though most boxed consoles tend to sell for around $350. Refurbished models with added extras start at around $53, with the price increasing depending on how many modifications the seller has added.
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Is it worth buying PS3 in 2020?

Ps3 is definitely worth owning in 2020 if you like older games. Backwards compatible with Ps2 on the original model too. The slim model removed backwards compatibility with Ps2 games however. PlayStation 1 games are still playable on PlayStation 3 if you enjoy a retro experience.
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What can I do with old PS3?

Unfortunately, now your old console is sitting in a corner collecting dust.
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Don't Throw It Away. 7 Ways To Make Good Use of Your Old Game Console
  1. Sell It. Most people's gut reaction would be to sell their old console. ...
  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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Is PS3 worth in 2021?

Definitely. The PlayStation 3 was the last time Sony made a good console; everything afterwards is basically a glorified PC; anything its successors can do, a gaming PC and/or one of Nintendo's consoles will do better. I still own my PS3 in 2021; I've had it for ten years, and it continues to hold up extremely well.
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Does 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.
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How much is a PS1?

Consoles on their own tend to sell for around $23, while bundles with games can go for anywhere up to $875. New and sealed PS1 consoles are hard to come by. In Japan, they tend to cost around $375 dollars (US), but the cost rockets to around $899 in the United States.
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Are PS2 still being made?

The PlayStation 2 continued to be produced until 2013 when Sony finally announced that it had been discontinued after over twelve years of production—one of the longest lifespans of any video game console.
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How old is a PlayStation 3?

PlayStation 3 (PS3) is a home video game console created by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was released in Japan and North America in November, 2006, and in Europe and Australia in March, 2007.
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Did Sony lose money on the PS3?

Sony has to be celebrating somewhere, as news has reached us that the company is no longer losing money on the PlayStation 3 hardware. This news comes after multiple console revisions over the past four years to cut the cost of the console.
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How much is a PS6?

PS6 Price Rumors

The last few consoles launched between $400 and $500. There's no telling what kind of hardware, extra features, or improvements the next-gen PlayStation could have that would sway its price one way or the other. For now, assume it could cost as much as $600.
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How do I get rid of PS3?

Instead, do one of the following:
  1. Reuse your console by gifting it to someone you love (or even kind of like). You could also donate your console to a local organization, like a community centre or library. ...
  2. Resell your device after completing the steps above. ...
  3. Recycle your console instead of throwing it into the trash.
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How much is a used ps4?

An average Playstation 4 with a single controller, a 500GB hard drive, and cords currently costs $299 brand new. Right now, depending on the model and condition, your used console would likely sell for around $115.00 to $230.00.
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Do they still make PS1?

The PlayStation was eventually discontinued on 23 March 2006—over eleven years after its release, and less than a year before the debut of the PlayStation 3.
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Are old Playstations worth anything?

You can expect to get anywhere between $15 and $35 for an original PlayStation. The typical range for a Nintendo 64 is $35 to $70, though many sell for around $50.
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Where is Atari now?

As of 2022, the current Atari is pursuing several lines of business outside of video gaming, including cryptocurrency and video-game themed hotels.
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Can I put PS3 disc in PS5?

In terms of using physical discs, the PS5 only supports PS4 and PS5 games. This sadly means the console won't be able to recognise PS3 game discs, even if those same games are available via PlayStation's subscription service.
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Can you still play PS3 online 2022?

Well, color me surprised because the PlayStation 3's online gameplay features are still alive and well. Now, your mileage may vary based on the game you're playing with some titles having their servers shutdown already but there are plenty of games that you can still play online, with friends… for free.
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What is the most current PlayStation?

Sony's new PlayStation 5 (PS5) will not only live up to your expectations; it will surpass them. With an ultra-high-speed solid state drive (SSD) and a custom-integrated input/output (I/O), the PS5 console delivers lightning-fast download speeds and an immersive gaming experience.
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Which is better PS3 or Xbox 360?

Playstation 3 comes with a built-in Blu-Ray player that provides HD output with high-quality sound. Xbox 360 is known for its community experience and offers a friendlier environment for Windows, as it is tightly integrated with other Microsoft applications.
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Can you play fortnite on PS3?

Sadly you cannot play Fortnite on PS3.
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Which is best PS3 or PS4?

The PS4 graphics processor is faster and better able to display movies and video than PS3. The PS3 came equipped with an NVIDIA 7800 RSX engine with 256 GB of memory operating at 400 Giga-flops, while PS4 has a Radeon DirectX11 with 1 GB of memory operating at 1.84 tera-flops per second.
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Is there a PlayStation 7?

Assuming seven years between each console, which is the gap between Sony's last two, the PlayStation 6 will be released sometime around 2027. The PlayStation 7 will be out 2034, the PlayStation 8 in 2041, the PlayStation 9 in 2048, and the PlayStation 10 in the space year 2055.
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