Ultimate PS3 Buying Guide: Best Consoles, Games, Controllers, Accessories, PS Store, Etc.

Let’s face it, buying a PS3 is always a good idea. It’s got so many great games, the UI is fantastic, it’s got features even a PS5 can’t do today - and more! But over the years I’ve gotten a lot of questions about buying for it. So let’s try and knock everything out in one video. Here’s a comprehensive guide on the consoles, games to look out for, OEM controllers, accessories, storage options and more. Can you feel it Mr. Krabs? That’s the CELL/BE baby. And it’s READY. List Of Console Models With Process Sizes: https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/SKU_Models Incomplete List Of PS3 Compatibility For PS2 Games: https://en.everybodywiki.com/List_of_... Preventative Maintenance For Older PS3’s:    • Building the Ultimate PS3 (Backwards Compa...   Recommended HDD (500GB & 7200rpm): https://amzn.to/3tcYmjg Recommended SSD (500GB): https://amzn.to/3JmB6Fu List Of Exclusive Digital PSN Games:   / ps3_exclusivesnonpc_multiplatform_games_list   List of PS1 Classics In Japan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...) ► Support the channel on Patreon! Every amount helps and keeps product placement off the channel.   / mysticryan   ► PS5 Compatible SSD’s and Heatsinks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mysticrya... ► My YouTube Equipment, Gaming Accessories, and Recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mysticryan As an Amazon Associate I earn a commission on qualifying purchases Follow Me Places: ► Twitter:   / mysticryan   ► Twitch:   / mysticrb   ► Instagram:   / mysticryan   ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Outro song ‘I dunno’ by Grapes: http://ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Music by Ryan Little:    / ther4c2010   Music by Myrd Schenk:    / @myrdschenk   ► Thank you to these wonderful Patreon supporters! Ali Almutawa Angelo Sparacio Anthony Gallagher Austin Becker Austin Post Ben Lindey Blaze Marshall Brian Brian Burton Carlito J. Hoogdorp Carter Thompson cfreddykrueger Claudio Sepúlveda Huerta Collier Zelenka Colton Tompkins Connor Cole Craig Crispin curryking3 da_Heino David Lin David Pacheco David Woody Dean Jonathan Neal Derek Smith Drew Purdin¥ Elizabeth Gonzalez Eric Ruelle Eugene Gabriel Guevara Gustav Christiansen ICEMANGARAGE Isaiah Hooks jacob Jafet Dolande James Fletcher Jamie Johnson Jarryd Howard Jason Moore JediAray Jip van der Kramer John Covey John hubble Jon Sturtz Jonathan Serrano Josh Barker Justin Huey Karawettu Kyle Sanderson Mark Sean Roocroft Martin Nachev Matt Plews Matt Walker Matthew Hux Max Well Fed Michael Feria Michael Tisdale Michael Wallace mike durocher Moises Mounir Nahuel Sacchetti norfairaffair oramad Penny Parker Philip Geratsch Quentin Price Rashid NHM Rebekah Rob O’Donell Sam Brown Santiago Macho-Vidal Sayeed Zakaria sean nilsen Skip Jordan Skull King Soliveski spencer sorensen Steff Thomas Sven Mueller Tahlon Tim Woods Tom Quinn Tyler Haydt Tyler Moon Tyler Rhodes Tyler Unger unbound23x Vinny Sivaraman Wheels87 William O’Carroll Will Clements znk3r TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:29 - Various Consoles & Differences 3:50 - Which PS3 Is The Best To Buy? 6:30 - CELL & RSX Size: Why It Matters 8:25 - Controller Options 9:51 - How To Spot A Fake Controller 13:22 - Upgrading Storage On PS3 14:15 - Should You Get An SSD? 16:04 - PS3 Games You Should Focus On 17:57 - PlayStation Store Advice 18:47 - PS1/PS2 Classics Are A Bargain 20:04 - Interesting Accessories 21:23 - My Favorite Camera Based Game #PS3 #PlayStation3 #PSN