So, in addition to them shutting down the PS3 digital store, you apparently can no longer get the patches and updates for some games as well. Even if you buy the physical copies you may no longer be able to play them.
https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021...oading_patches
Also, if they ever shut off the servers for the PS4 and your battery dies, your console is DOA even if you replace it.
https://www.techradar.com/news/ps4-c...k-your-console