PS3 > PS4

ivrytwr3 · 25 Mar 2016 at 10:46

Literally just bought a PS4 (excited about PSVR!). I currently have a PS3 and my questions are:

a. Selling my PS3 - do i do a factory reset prior to selling?

b. PS account - i currently have about £40 in there - when i get the PS4 do i just log into my account and the cash/trophies etc will update to the new console?

c. Anything i need to be aware of?!

Got a good deal on the PS4 so couldn't resist - the PS3 will be in the MM soon(ish!).

Sony PlayStation 4 500GB with Call of Duty : Black Ops 3
£232.89
Condition: Used - Like New - Factory Sealed. All purchases eligible for

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Total Before VAT: £194.08
VAT: £38.81
Total: £232.89
Promotion Applied: -£20.00
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Grand Total: £174.43

McBain · 25 Mar 2016 at 10:48

I came in expecting a thread about why the PS3 is superior to the PS4, I am leaving disappointed.

ivrytwr3 · 25 Mar 2016 at 10:54

I am sorry i have disappointed you (i actually say this to my wife on a regular basis too

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Noxia · 25 Mar 2016 at 10:59

Was expecting troll post. Also disappointed. Ban for title tbh.

Deactivate your PS3, money tied to SEN account so no issue. Factory reset. Job done

biron_w · 25 Mar 2016 at 11:10

Only thing you need to be aware of is that now need PS+ to play games online.

beachBOYken · 25 Mar 2016 at 11:21

Think you need to deactivate it as you primary console as well?

pumaz · 25 Mar 2016 at 21:10

Don't bother selling your PS3, they're practically worthless! Keep it and enjoy all the free PSN games you'll still get.

Craig1981 · 26 Mar 2016 at 10:09

^ What he said.

mame · 26 Mar 2016 at 14:44

Yes just keep it.

mikeym · 26 Mar 2016 at 18:28

I've also got my old PS3 beside my PS4. Still use it for movies stored locally and add the free PSN games as others mention...

Surprised mine is still going strong - one of the early fat shiny ones...

Noxia · 26 Mar 2016 at 18:48

mikeym said:
I've also got my old PS3 beside my PS4. Still use it for movies stored locally and add the free PSN games as others mention...

Surprised mine is still going strong - one of the early fat shiny ones...

Got a 40GB Fatty still kicking around but it's my stepdads so doesnt get used much.

pumaz · 26 Mar 2016 at 19:52

Yep mines the fatty day 1 PS3 and still going strong, I've been through 5 360's mind!!!

bfar · 26 Mar 2016 at 20:31

Hang onto that PS3!

Still probably the best blu ray players out there, and there are some worthwhile goodies still being thrown in on PS+.

V F · 26 Mar 2016 at 21:24

bfar said:
Hang onto that PS3!

Still probably the best blu ray players out there, and there are some worthwhile goodies still being thrown in on PS+.

It is good at upscaling DVD.

mikeym · 26 Mar 2016 at 22:24

+blinkbox for streaming movies linked via Ultraviolet on the PS3

mahius · 27 Mar 2016 at 23:26

Keep your PS3! Mine gets used a lot more than my PS4, thats for sure XD

Mostly as there's no backwards compatibility if you want to play PS3 games. Or you could just box it up and put it away if you don't need it. And then when you inevitably get the craving to play one of those great PS3 gems (not all of them have been remastered on PS4 ya know) then you can bring it out, wipe off the dust and get cracking. Not to mention PSPlus.

Columbo · 27 Mar 2016 at 23:44

I'd keep it too, my daughters old PS3 is just about the most complete media player on the market as far as I'm concerned as its the only player than can access ALL of the online streaming services (Netflix, NowTV, Amazon, iPlayer), plex and play games that are actually worth playing. Its also plays DVD's and Blurays very very well.

kmetek · 28 Mar 2016 at 08:00

Dude, keep it. Not worth selling it for 50/60 quid or so.
Have any kids, second room with extra TV? PS+ have many nice PS3 games worth playing.