While there isn't a single official "blog post" that serves as the definitive source for PS3 ROMs, the preservation community primarily utilizes the Internet Archive to host and maintain game libraries. Top PS3 ROM Archive Links
He remembered reading about the Internet Archive, a digital library that provided free access to a vast array of digital content, including video games. To his surprise, he found that the Internet Archive had a dedicated section for PS3 games, albeit limited. There were a few classic titles available for free, thanks to the efforts of archivists and game developers who had donated their games to the archive.
- Dump your own discs.
- Support the RPCS3 team.
- Push for copyright reform that allows libraries to archive games.
How to Actually Play PS3 Games on PC (The Right Way)
Instead of chasing a broken "archive link," here is the modern workflow for playing PS3 games using legitimate backups or the legal alternative.
Sony PlayStation 3 - A (Part 1) - Redump.org - Internet Archive
Old Snake lit a cigarette on the screen. The frame rate stuttered at first—25, 28, 30—then locked. Solid.
Recommendations
- Buy used PS3 discs from eBay or local game stores (often $5–$15).
- Dump them yourself using a hacked PS3 (CFW or HEN) with MultiMAN. The process takes 20–40 minutes per disc.
- Compress them using gzip or ISO tools to save space.
- Store them on a NAS or external HDD. You now own a private, legal archive.