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Old PlayStation 3 consoles find new life as media players and retro gaming devices

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The PlayStation 3, despite being two generations old and having most third-party services like Crunchyroll, Plex, and Netflix drop support, can still be repurposed for several unexpected uses. Owners can utilize the console as a Blu-ray, DVD, and CD player, with built-in upscaling capabilities for older media. It also functions as a media streamer for content stored on a PC via DLNA, or directly from a USB drive. Furthermore, the PS3 can serve as a retro gaming console, supporting PS1 games and some PS2 titles on earlier models, with the PlayStation Store still accessible for digital purchases. AI

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Old PlayStation 3 consoles find new life as media players and retro gaming devices

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