GeppyX Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 These games are Resident Evil 5, GTA 4, and Resistance. The first level for them work I think but after they stop. Anyone else have this issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shagger Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 (edited) This is most likely a problem with the console itself, possibly overrating. If it is an original fat PS3 then it will be well over 10 years old now. Try given the vents and fans a good clean and position the console so there's plenty of space for the air to flow through it. If the problem persists then I'm afraid there isn't much you can do, this is just what can easily happen with older consoles, especially early versions of them. Edited April 27, 2020 by Shagger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Are they PS2 games? The early releases of the PS3 supported PS2 games, but they caused overheating and the system to crash. So Sony rereleased the PS3 without PS2 capabilities, even though PS2 is still mentioned on the home screen. If you’re running PS2 games, you would be better off getting a PS2 to play them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeppyX Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 No they are PS3 games. I can try to make it not overheat. I wonder if I buy them on psn if that solves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Try standing the system on end so it has a larger area to dispel heat through. A small desk fan works wonders too. At least for me it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARx182 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 (edited) The PS5 is almost out, the real question is, why are you still playing on the PS3? 😛 Jokes aside, it’s probably an issue with the ventilation. Worth trying some solutions listed above. Edited June 21, 2020 by ARx182 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolves Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 I have to agree with Shagger's response. Your console is really old by now. When's the last time you cleaned it? Order a can of compressed air, take your console apart, and spray away any dust and yuck from your hardware. It's also strange that they work, and then suddenly stop. You could also have a problem with some of your discs. First try airing out your console and if that doesn't work you're only a few bucks down the drain for the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 It's either lack of proper service maintenance of the PS3 console that might be the cause because normally, it should be able to play the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head_Hunter Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 You should check the space, if their is some space left for games to run successfully without crashing down. Remember low storage unit crashes a console and makes it malfunctioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 On 4/28/2020 at 12:56 AM, GeppyX said: No they are PS3 games. I can try to make it not overheat. I wonder if I buy them on psn if that solves it. Just try and take the console for proper maintenance and servicing. It's the only way to get it fully functional again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin11 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Yes, that's a technical problem that needs to be fixed so you PS3 fat console can run smoothly and accept playing games made for PS3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 On 10/14/2021 at 12:52 AM, Head_Hunter said: You should check the space, if their is some space left for games to run successfully without crashing down. Remember low storage unit crashes a console and makes it malfunctioning. It's not really a space or storage problem from how the OP described the issue with the PS3 not playing those games it's supposed to. It's purely maintenance fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrik Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 On 4/27/2020 at 6:36 AM, GeppyX said: The first level for them work does this always happen with backward compatible games happen or with original PS3 titles too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 On 6/21/2020 at 9:45 PM, ARx182 said: The PS5 is almost out, the real question is, why are you still playing on the PS3? 😛 Jokes aside, it’s probably an issue with the ventilation. Worth trying some solutions listed above. Playstation 5 is already here and a lot of gamers have it already but it doesn't mean playing with PS3 is a gaming sin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeppyX Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 On 6/21/2020 at 1:45 PM, ARx182 said: The PS5 is almost out, the real question is, why are you still playing on the PS3? 😛 Jokes aside, it’s probably an issue with the ventilation. Worth trying some solutions listed above. It's a year and a half later and I can't get my hands on a PS5. Heck, I don't even remember posting this thread lol. I was having issues with my PS3 though recently and can't play any discs. And the notifications on this site made me realize I posted this and had this problem last year too. Heatman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
