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Additionally, all discs at NexWave Games are carefully inspected and assessed for quality. When discs arrive, we do not accept any that are so badly damaged that they are unlikely to work. We only accept discs with light scratches at most. Discs with scratches are then treated in our professional disc repair machine. By warming the disc and polishing it with soft brushes, these machines can remove a very thin layer from the disc. This removes the layer containing surface scratches and improves the disc’s readability. This ensures the disc works properly, even on consoles with ageing lasers that have difficulty reading games! Great news for the player.
PlayStation 3 Super Slim Azurite Blue
This PlayStation 3 Super Slim has an Azurite Blue body and is offered here with one controller. Slide the top cover sideways to insert a PS3 disc, then start the game from the XMB menu. The blue colour does not change the game library: it plays the same PS3 releases as other PS3 models. Its smaller body and manually opened disc drive distinguish Super Slim from the earlier designs.
Connect the console to a compatible display through HDMI. It has two USB ports and an internal power supply; a compatible USB cable pairs and charges the controller. This Super Slim does not play PlayStation 2 discs. Many original PlayStation discs are supported, with possible differences between games. Save supported PS1 games using a virtual memory card in the system menu, not a card from an older console.
Saved progress and any installations use internal storage; the current capacity depends on the offered model. PS3 also plays compatible Blu-ray films and DVDs. Keep the ventilation openings clear and place the console on a firm surface. Included controllers and cables follow the specific offer; the five games below are examples, not automatically bundled items. Local multiplayer requires additional controllers. Online features depend on each game and the services available.
History
Super Slim arrived in 2012 as a new revision of PlayStation 3. Sony had already released a smaller Slim in 2009 and reduced the design again. A sliding cover replaced the earlier disc slot while the console continued using PS3 games. Original European versions included a 500 GB hard disk model and a 12 GB flash-storage model. That history does not automatically determine the actual storage in a subsequently offered unit.
Azurite Blue and Garnet Red colours followed in 2013. They gave the same console family a different appearance without creating a separate gaming platform. The controller layout remained familiar to existing PS3 players. By then, the library had grown from early releases to long adventures, racing, sports and creative platform games. A new colour or smaller case did not turn existing games into remasters; the software remained the original PS3 release.
Super Slim belongs to the final hardware phase of the PS3 generation. Sony retained Blu-ray, HDMI and wireless PS3 controller support, but did not restore PS2 disc support from some early models. The distinction from later PlayStation generations also remained: a PS4 or PS5 disc is not a PS3 game. For a collection, this means considering model, disc version and accessories together, independently of colour or a familiar title on the case.
Five popular PlayStation 3 games
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves follows Nathan Drake on a quest combining climbing, taking cover and shooting. Move with one stick and aim the camera and weapons with the other. Combat can continue even while hanging from a ledge. The PS3 release offers a single-player story with large action sequences. This example concerns that original campaign, not later remasters or functioning online matches.
LittleBigPlanet has Sackboy jumping through levels made of cardboard, fabric and moving parts. Grab objects, activate switches and reach collectibles. The original PS3 game supports up to four local players, each with a controller. Its built-in tools also let you make your own levels. The original series' online services have ended; this description focuses on platforming and local creation.
Gran Turismo 5 centres on learning cars, racing and expanding your collection. A-Spec puts you behind the wheel; B-Spec lets you guide a driver as team manager. A controller handles steering, acceleration and braking through the chosen layout. A racing wheel is another control option, not a requirement for this example. GT5's original official online services have ended.
Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time alternates Ratchet's combat and platforming with Clank's time puzzles. Use weapons and tools, explore locations and combine recordings of Clank's actions. One part demands quick movement while the other emphasises planning. Both sticks and the action buttons handle these different tasks. This is the standalone PS3 adventure, not a later reinterpretation of the series.
The Last of Us follows Joel and Ellie through a world of scarce supplies and dangerous combat. Explore buildings, find materials and choose between stealth and direct attacks. One stick moves your character while the other controls looking and aiming. The single-player story is the focus here. This is the original PS3 release, without graphical and technical additions from the later remaster or remake.
