Best of PlayStation Network Vol. 1 is a 2013 PlayStation 3 Blu-ray compilation, not a current subscription collection or a modern PlayStation Store category. Contemporary reporting and retailer records identify four included PSN games: Fat Princess, When Vikings Attack!, Tokyo Jungle and Sound Shapes. The useful question today is preservation and platform compatibility, not a made-up list of “best” PSN games.
Identify the release first
The disc was published for PlayStation 3 and should be identified by its own cover, region and disc condition. A loose disc, a different regional release or an individual digital game is not automatically the same thing. Check the spine, case art and product code if collecting. Keep photographs of the front, back and disc surface with any purchase record. Those details help distinguish a legitimate compilation from a listing that merely uses the title as a search phrase.
What the disc contains
The compilation contains Fat Princess, When Vikings Attack!, Tokyo Jungle and Sound Shapes. It is important not to silently add other well-known PlayStation Network games. Digital storefronts, trial versions, patches, downloadable content and later ports all have their own histories. A disc compilation gives a particular licensed package on a particular platform; it does not prove that every related title remains downloadable or that all later online features still operate.
PS3 compatibility
Use an operational PlayStation 3 and the correct controller, display connection and account setup for the console. System software and disc-region considerations can matter. Avoid treating PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 backward compatibility as a given: a PS3 disc is designed for PS3 hardware. Before buying a replacement console, confirm that it reads Blu-ray discs and that the optical drive works consistently with several known-good discs.
Install and save-data behavior can vary between games. Leave adequate storage space, do not turn off the console while it is writing data and back up saves where the system permits it. If a game requests an update, read the screen carefully and make sure the console has a stable connection. An old disc can remain playable while online services, leaderboards or social functions have changed or closed. Preserve expectations accordingly.
Condition and handling
Inspect the data side under reflected light. Light surface marks may be harmless, but deep radial scratches, cracks around the center hub, label damage and delamination are warning signs. Never use abrasive household cleaners or attempt aggressive polishing. Handle the disc by its edges and center hole, return it to a proper case and keep it away from heat, direct sun and moisture. If the console struggles to read it, test another known-good Blu-ray first so that a failing drive is not mistaken for a bad disc.
Keep the case, cover insert and manual material together. They are part of the physical release’s documentation. If a case is damaged, use a standard replacement case but retain original artwork without cutting or taping it. For archival notes, record the date acquired, seller description, region, disc condition and any observed install or patch behavior. Clear notes are more valuable than a vague claim that a copy is “rare.”
Digital access is separate
The presence of a game on this disc does not settle the status of its separate digital listing, DLC, online functions or cross-platform version. Store catalogs can change by region and over time. Check the current official PlayStation Store on the relevant account before paying for a digital version, and rely on the disc itself only for the content printed on its packaging. Do not infer that a game is unavailable merely because a search result is old, and do not infer that a store page guarantees every historical feature.
Buying responsibly
Ask a seller for photos of the exact disc rather than accepting stock images. Confirm whether the case and artwork are included, whether the copy has been tested and whether a return is possible. Avoid listings that promise account access, downloads or content not printed on the release. Those claims may be unrelated to the physical compilation and can create account-security problems.
Best of PlayStation Network Vol. 1 is best treated as a defined PS3 compilation with four named games and a finite physical format. Preserve the disc, verify the console and separate confirmed on-disc content from changing online availability. That approach respects the release without inventing a current platform status or a broader game list.
For a home archive, note the console model, system-software version and test date alongside the disc. This small record helps future owners separate a hardware issue from a disc issue without changing the original media.