10 Things You Probably DIDN'T Know About the PS3... or maybe FORGOT

The PlayStation 3 was one of Sony's most ambitious consoles, but did you know it could help power a supercomputer, run Linux and even play games in 3D? In this episode of Pieces of 8-Bit, we're exploring **10 things you probably didn't know about the PS3**, from bizarre controller designs and forgotten features to PlayStation Home, backwards compatibility and the extraordinary computing power hiding inside Sony's glossy black console. We'll discover: 🎮 The infamous PS3 boomerang controller 🐧 Why Sony let you install Linux — then took it away 💿 The PS3's surprising audio capabilities 🕹️ The mystery of the missing controller rumble 👥 Why the PS3 supported SEVEN controllers 📱 Remote Play years before the PlayStation Portal 🏠 PlayStation Home and Sony's early virtual world 🕶️ The forgotten craze for 3D gaming 🔄 The PS2 hardware hiding inside early PS3 models 🖥️ How 1,760 PlayStation 3s helped create a supercomputer! Nearly 20 years after its launch, the PS3 remains one of the most fascinating consoles ever made. Some of its ideas were revolutionary. Others were just a little bit bonkers! *How many of these PS3 facts did you already know?* And have I missed anything even stranger? Let me know in the comments! If you enjoy retro gaming, console history, forgotten classics and a healthy dose of nostalgia, consider subscribing to Pieces of 8-Bit. 🕓 CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 06:48 Gameplay! 17:06 Final Thoughts & Verdict 22:15 Now and Next 🕹️ SOCIAL LINKS - CONNECT WITH PIECES OF 8-BIT: 🌍 Piecesof8Bit Website ► https://Piecesof8Bit.com 📺 YouTube ► / @piecesof8-bit 📺 8-Bit's Bytesize ► / @piecesof8bitsbytesize 🎮 Twitch ► / piecesof8bitretro 🎧 TikTok ► / piecesof8bit 💬 Discord ► / discord 📘 Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... 📸 Instagram ► / piecesof8bit.retro 🧩 HASHTAGS: #PS3 #PlayStation3 #RetroGaming #PlayStation #GamingHistory #didyouknow #10things #weirdfacts #Sony