Maybe you've tried it yourself or seen people do it: It can be very exciting to fish with a magnet at the local pond, canal, lake or stream (where it's allowed). In addition to shopping carts, bicycles and garbage, you can find the strangest things. Like one, for example, which is one of the rare launch models and has the most extensive backwards compatibility on the console.
PS3 is pulled out of the water while magnet fishing
That's what it's about:If you have a strong magnet, you can use it to search bodies of water for hidden treasures. Sometimes you can find really cool things. In the first place you'll probably fish out rusty bikes and the like, but who knows, maybe there'll be a console too.
Player finds PS3 in the water:Reddit user Mr_Popo5 explains in his post that he was magnet fishing. He discovered a PS3 that was somewhat stuck under the water. Upon closer inspection, the finder and angler were amazed because it is a launch model with full backwards compatibility.
You have to know that the PS3 is generally backwards compatible, but not all models can play both PS1 and PS2 games just like that. You can tell which version you have by whether your PS3 has four USB ports on the front - or by the model number.
This is what the PS3 looks like from the water in the photo series:
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What's the story behind it?Of course, there is already heated debate and a lot of jokes in the comments under the Reddit post. We may have been dealing with an educational measure here because dear Filius only ever played the PS3 instead of doing homework. Or an angry ex-partner has put an abrupt end to the hustle and bustle on the TV by sending the PS3 to the drain.
Is it browser related?Some other commenters suspect that the person who owned the PS3 may have done "something bad" with it on the Internet and subsequently wanted to get rid of the console once and for all. After all, the device was the first unrestricted access to the Internet for many kids and young people at the time.
With a lot of luck you can get the device running again:If there hasn't been a short circuit and if nothing important has rusted, with a lot of luck the PS3 could even still work. One person suggests rinsing with 99% isopropyl alcohol, then rinsing with demineralized water, then letting it dry. It would be worth a try.
What was your best find? Have you ever tried to fish things out of water with a magnet?
