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You Can Now Play Your Physical PS3 Games on PC Straight from the Disc
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Key Points:
- The hobbyist PS3 emulator RPCS3 has added physical Blu-ray support, allowing users to play most PS3 games directly from the disc on PC without needing to dump game files.
- Users will need a compatible Blu-ray disc drive, with a variety of supported models available to choose from.
- Sony plans to discontinue physical media support by January 2028 and shut down the PS3 online storefront next summer, making this emulator advancement particularly notable.
- Currently, PS3 games cannot be played natively on the PS5 except via PS Plus Premium cloud streaming, while RPCS3 supports over 75% of the PS3 library, including popular titles like Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time and inFAMOUS 2.
- The development highlights the dedication of fans and suggests Sony should pay more attention to preserving access to its legacy games.
