The short version
| You want… | Use |
|---|---|
| The best performance, custom maps, mods on PC, Mac, Linux or phone | Xbox 360 copy + skate3recomp |
| Online play with other people today | PS3 copy + RPCS3 + the custom Blaze server |
| Older PS3 custom maps as they were released | RPCS3, or convert them to the recomp |
| The original console experience | A modded PS3 (HEN/CFW) or RGH/JTAG Xbox 360 |
Why the Xbox 360 version is the default
The recompilation was built from the Xbox 360 executable. It needs files “from your own legally obtained Xbox 360 copy of Skate 3” (README). The new tools grew up around it: the Level Loader, the Android, iOS and web builds, and the Rust engine’s .skate maps.
Why you might still want the PS3 version
Most custom maps from before 2026 were made for PS3, and the community Blaze server is built for “RPCS3/PS3” (README). RPCS3 rates Skate 3 Playable for the US (BLUS30464), EU (BLES00760) and Japanese (BLJM60296) releases (compatibility). PS3 maps don’t have to stay on PS3, though: skatemods converts them to the recomp and .skate automatically.
Updated 2026-10-01 · Improve this answer on GitHub