# As Sony closes the door on PS3 games, RPCS3 has preserved thousands on PC

> Sony is preparing to close the PlayStation Store on PS3, ending new purchases globally by July 2027. Less than two weeks after that announcement, the team behind RPCS3 revealed a very different milestone.

- **Source:** [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/as-sony-closes-the-door-on-ps3-games-rpcs3-has-preserved-thousands-on-pc/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a58f940e298cccf621f949c)
- **Published:** 2026-07-16
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #sony #playstation
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