A player posted on the PS3 subreddit, sharing that while searching for a used PS3, they received an old console for free from a colleague. The disc drive still contained Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and they only needed to spend $10 on a power cable to get it working.
The user, named SeaSpirited2687, stated that they had previously mentioned to a colleague that they were looking for a PS3. The colleague happened to have an old console stored in their basement, so they brought it over and gave it to them for free.After receiving the console, they discovered Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was still inside. The player also asked for PS3 game recommendations in the post, prompting commenters to list several titles, with some users praising their colleague's generous gesture.
The PS3 era saw the release of the first three Uncharted games, the first three Call of Duty: Modern Warfare titles, God of War III, Gran Turismo 5, as well as Killzone 2 and Killzone 3. Due to the PS3's relatively complex hardware architecture, many games from that period cannot run natively on later consoles.The current PlayStation Plus Classics catalog includes many original PlayStation and PS2 titles, but relatively few PS3 games. For players looking to experience some PS3-era titles, using the original console remains the most straightforward option.