Don’t toss that old PlayStation. Use a PS4 or later to stream apps, play DVDs or Blu-rays, or play media from a USB drive.
Surprising detail: PS3 support for many streaming services has ended, while PS4+ still read DVDs/Blu-rays and support exFAT USB playback.
You can harvest parts: DualShock controllers work with PCs, and console hard drives can become external storage in a USB enclosure.
Sell, trade, donate, or recycle: trade-ins are easy, marketplaces like eBay or Swappa usually pay more, or donate to avoid e-waste.
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