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PlayStation 3 Turns 20: Repurpose, Stream, or Salvage!
1/19/2026
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Story summary
- The PlayStation 3, launched by Sony in 2006, marks its 20th anniversary as the first Blu-ray-capable console.
- Users can repurpose an older PlayStation 3 as a streaming device or salvage it for parts if damaged.
- More advanced options include installing an emulator, which requires custom firmware and varies in difficulty by model.
- Even without modifications, the PlayStation 3's default software allows users to store and access media.
