PlayStation 3 game emulation just hit a new milestone, as the developers of the open-source RPCS3 emulator stated that PS3 game discs can now be read directly from a supported disc drive and played within the popular emulator on PC. Though the PS3 never achieved the same success as its predecessors, Sony's third home console still sold over 87 million units worldwide in its lifespan.
Although the PS3 initially struggled following its 2006 launch, the system was notable for being the first home console to play games and movies that utilize the Blu-ray Disc format. Over time, the price of the PS3 decreased as Sony released console revisions and bundles as a way to bring in new players. Eventually, sales of the PS3 caught up with its chief competitor, the Xbox 360. Though it was discontinued in 2017, the PS3 still receives periodic firmware updates from Sony that improve system security and performance.
In an official, public response, PlayStation addresses its main argument against 'digital ownership' for PS5 and (future) PS6 owners.
PS3 users who still have some game discs in their collections now have a new way to...
