I have an old PS3. Now, about at least 8 or 9 years ago. As I moved to PS4 few years ago (when it was released), I didn't use much the PS3 anymore but kept it connected to my TV and turned it on regularly and kept the sofware updated all the time.

I restarted it few months ago and I got a message that the software needed to be updated. I then clicked "update software" but it failed and I got a message telling me that there was a main error and must reinstal the software. I tried to reinstal the software following the method in Playstation website, using a USB key but it fail all the time.

1/ I believe maybe the hard drive is dead (corrupted?)

2/ I believe PS3 system is dying as they are not releasing any new games for this system and I believe they have stopped the software update

3/ it is true that as I have a PS4, there are no much point for me to keep using a PS3.

4/ indeed, I still have games for PS3 (digital and disks) that I can't use on PS4.

What should I do? Garbidge?

 

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i have a ps3 and it works and updates system software every so often , there are still online games like the blur game, but I can not get into ps store, it just crashes and the system restarts.. but youtube works well on it.. can you get into the store on your 4?

Similar issues with my PS3 so just chucked it in the garage and forgot about it.

Yep, actually since my original post, I already got rid of the PS3.
As for my PS4, no issues at all. Work well and yes I can use the online store. I actually purchase game only in Playstore. So I don't have any PS4 disk.

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I wonder if the online store is closed for PS3s or if it's just a technical issue?

There is a video by MYSTIC (?) on how to repair a corrupted PS3 hard drive. 

 

I bought a PS3 on Fleabay but haven't tried using it yet... I would sell your PS3 as defect, there might be a poor kid out there happy to give you like 500 THB including shipping for yours.