PS3 / PlayStation 3 Latest news
Gamers Lose Access to Digital Versions of PS Vita and PS3 Games
Something bad is happening in Sony's digital store. Many PS Vita and PS3 console users have lost access to old games they have purchased.
video games
Adrian Werner
April 10, 2022
Sony Could be Working on PlayStation 3 Emulation for PS5
Rumors have surfaced online that Sony is working on enabling PlayStation 3 games to be emulated on the PlayStation 5 console.
video games
Adrian Werner
April 3, 2022
PlayStation Home Will Return? Sony Renewed Trademark of PS3 Era Service
Sony has again renewed the PlayStation Home trademark. Does this mean the return of the PS3 era network service on the consoles of the Japanese corporation?
video games
Ignacy Ziarkiewicz
July 26, 2021
PS3 Got an Unexpected Update to Version 4.88
The PS3 OS has been updated to version 4.88. However, do not expect any new features. Only security of the console has been improved.
video games
Paul Musiolik
June 2, 2021
Sony Caves In - PlayStation Store Will Remain on PS3 and PSV
Sony backpedaled on its plans to close the PS Store on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita consoles. CEO Jim Ryan confirmed that the decision was based on player feedback.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
April 19, 2021
Sony Provides PS Store Shutdown Schedule for PS3, PS Vita and PSP
Sony has confirmed plans to close the PlayStation Store on older devices. The store will be unavailable on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita in a few months.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
March 29, 2021
Sony is About to Close Digital Store With PS3, PS Vita and PSP Games
Sony may block digital distribution for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, and PlayStation Vita. If The Gamer's sources are to be believed, the company is expected to announce this later this month.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
March 22, 2021
Sony Just Released a Firmware Update for PlayStation 3
Sony Interactive Entertaiment has prepared a real surprise for the users of its consoles today, releasing a new firmware update for... PlayStation 3.
hardware & software
Karol Laska
December 3, 2020
This is the end for PlayStation 3
According to the official Japanese PlayStation website, PS3 shipments are going to end soon, which most likely means the end of production of the console.
hardware & software
March 17, 2017