{"id":255148,"date":"2025-05-31T00:36:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T00:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=255148"},"modified":"2025-05-31T00:36:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T00:36:14","slug":"what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the FPS cap on PS3?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3\/#What_is_the_FPS_cap_on_PS3\" title=\"What is the FPS cap on PS3?\">What is the FPS cap on PS3?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3\/#General_Questions\" title=\"General Questions\">General Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3\/#What_is_the_typical_frame_rate_for_PS3_games\" title=\"What is the typical frame rate for PS3 games?\">What is the typical frame rate for PS3 games?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3\/#Is_the_PS3_locked_at_30fps\" title=\"Is the PS3 locked at 30fps?\">Is the PS3 locked at 30fps?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3\/#Can_PS3_run_120fps\" title=\"Can PS3 run 120fps?\">Can PS3 run 120fps?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3\/#Technical_Specifications\" title=\"Technical Specifications\">Technical Specifications<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" 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Performance\">Game Performance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3\/#How_many_FPS_does_Blur_run_on_PS3\" title=\"How many FPS does Blur run on PS3?\">How many FPS does Blur run on PS3?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3\/#How_many_FPS_does_The_Last_of_Us_run_on_PS3\" title=\"How many FPS does The Last of Us run on PS3?\">How many FPS does The Last of Us run on PS3?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3\/#What_is_the_frame_rate_of_Rayman_Legends_on_PS3\" title=\"What is the frame rate of Rayman Legends on PS3?\">What is the frame rate of Rayman Legends on PS3?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3\/#Troubleshooting_and_Optimization\" title=\"Troubleshooting and Optimization\">Troubleshooting and Optimization<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3\/#How_can_I_improve_my_PS3_graphics\" title=\"How can I improve my PS3 graphics?\">How can I improve my PS3 graphics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3\/#How_do_I_make_my_PS3_run_smoother\" title=\"How do I make my PS3 run smoother?\">How do I make my PS3 run smoother?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3\/#Can_PS3_get_bricked\" title=\"Can PS3 get bricked?\">Can PS3 get bricked?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3\/#Comparison_and_Compatibility\" title=\"Comparison and Compatibility\">Comparison and Compatibility<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3\/#What_is_the_FPS_limit_on_PS4\" title=\"What is the FPS limit on PS4?\">What is the FPS limit on PS4?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3\/#Is_30fps_still_playable\" title=\"Is 30fps still playable?\">Is 30fps still playable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3\/#Does_PS3_support_1080p_Blu-ray\" title=\"Does PS3 support 1080p Blu-ray?\">Does PS3 support 1080p Blu-ray?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3\/#How_many_FPS_is_OK\" title=\"How many FPS is OK?\">How many FPS is OK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-the-fps-cap-on-ps3\/#What_if_FPS_is_too_high\" title=\"What if FPS is too high?\">What if FPS is too high?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_FPS_cap_on_PS3\"><\/span>What is the FPS cap on PS3?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The <strong>FPS cap on PS3<\/strong> is not strictly limited to 30fps, as the console is capable of displaying up to <strong>60 frames per second<\/strong>, but the vast majority of games operate at <strong>30 frames per second<\/strong> due to graphical demands and marketing priorities. The <strong>PS3&#8217;s hardware<\/strong>, including its <strong>Nvidia RSX &#8216;Reality Synthesizer&#8217;<\/strong> and <strong>256 MB of XDR DRAM main memory<\/strong>, allows for a range of frame rates, but the actual frame rate achieved depends on the specific game and its optimization. <\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Questions\"><\/span>General Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_typical_frame_rate_for_PS3_games\"><\/span>What is the typical frame rate for PS3 games?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most <strong>PS3 games<\/strong> run at <strong>30 frames per second<\/strong>, with some notable exceptions such as <strong>Call of Duty<\/strong> and <strong>Fifa\/Madden<\/strong>, which can run at <strong>60fps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_PS3_locked_at_30fps\"><\/span>Is the PS3 locked at 30fps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, the <strong>PS3<\/strong> is not locked at <strong>30fps<\/strong>, as it is capable of displaying up to <strong>60 frames per second<\/strong>, but most games are optimized for <strong>30fps<\/strong> due to graphical demands.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_PS3_run_120fps\"><\/span>Can PS3 run 120fps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, it&#8217;s possible for the <strong>PS3<\/strong> to run at <strong>120fps<\/strong>, but this would require a <strong>TV capable of displaying 120Hz<\/strong> and a game optimized for this frame rate.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_Specifications\"><\/span>Technical Specifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_refresh_rate_of_the_PS3\"><\/span>What is the refresh rate of the PS3?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>refresh rate<\/strong> of the <strong>PS3<\/strong> is <strong>60Hz<\/strong>, which means it can display up to <strong>60 frames per second<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_resolution_of_the_PS3\"><\/span>What is the resolution of the PS3?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>PS3<\/strong> is capable of outputting a resolution of up to <strong>1080p<\/strong>, but not all games can run natively at this resolution.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_PS3_support_4K\"><\/span>Does the PS3 support 4K?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, the <strong>PS3<\/strong> does not support <strong>4K resolution<\/strong>, with the highest resolution it supports being <strong>1080p<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Game_Performance\"><\/span>Game Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_FPS_does_Blur_run_on_PS3\"><\/span>How many FPS does Blur run on PS3?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Blur<\/strong> on <strong>PS3<\/strong> runs at <strong>30fps<\/strong>, according to Eurogamer tech articles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_FPS_does_The_Last_of_Us_run_on_PS3\"><\/span>How many FPS does The Last of Us run on PS3?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Last of Us<\/strong> on <strong>PS3<\/strong> runs at essentially a straight <strong>30fps<\/strong> throughout, with some minor dips in frame rate.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_frame_rate_of_Rayman_Legends_on_PS3\"><\/span>What is the frame rate of Rayman Legends on PS3?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Rayman Legends<\/strong> on <strong>PS3<\/strong> runs at <strong>60 frames per second<\/strong>, thanks to its optimized engine.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Troubleshooting_and_Optimization\"><\/span>Troubleshooting and Optimization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_improve_my_PS3_graphics\"><\/span>How can I improve my PS3 graphics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To improve <strong>PS3 graphics<\/strong>, select the best output settings for your <strong>TV<\/strong>, check the resolution supported by your <strong>TV<\/strong>, and adjust the <strong>video output settings<\/strong> accordingly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_my_PS3_run_smoother\"><\/span>How do I make my PS3 run smoother?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To make your <strong>PS3 run smoother<\/strong>, regularly <strong>dust and clean<\/strong> your console, delete unnecessary data, and ensure proper <strong>ventilation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_PS3_get_bricked\"><\/span>Can PS3 get bricked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, a <strong>PS3<\/strong> can get <strong>bricked<\/strong>, but this can often be fixed by booting into <strong>safe mode<\/strong> and re-updating the <strong>firmware<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_and_Compatibility\"><\/span>Comparison and Compatibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_FPS_limit_on_PS4\"><\/span>What is the FPS limit on PS4?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>PS4<\/strong> has a higher proportion of games running at <strong>60fps<\/strong> compared to the <strong>PS3<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_30fps_still_playable\"><\/span>Is 30fps still playable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>30fps<\/strong> is still considered <strong>playable<\/strong>, although some gamers may notice a lack of smoothness compared to higher frame rates.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_PS3_support_1080p_Blu-ray\"><\/span>Does PS3 support 1080p Blu-ray?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the <strong>PS3<\/strong> supports full <strong>HD 1080p Blu-ray<\/strong> disc playback from its <strong>HDMI output<\/strong> and upscales standard <strong>DVDs<\/strong> to near-<strong>1080p<\/strong> quality.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_FPS_is_OK\"><\/span>How many FPS is OK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>30-45 FPS<\/strong> is considered <strong>playable<\/strong>, while <strong>45-60 FPS<\/strong> is considered <strong>smooth<\/strong>, although the ideal frame rate can vary depending on the game and individual preferences.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_FPS_is_too_high\"><\/span>What if FPS is too high?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Having too high of an <strong>FPS<\/strong> can theoretically create problems such as <strong>stuttering<\/strong> or <strong>screen tearing<\/strong> if not paired properly with other hardware components such as <strong>monitors<\/strong> or <strong>GPUs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the FPS cap on PS3? 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