3PS

What Does 3PS Mean in a Text?

3PS means Third-Person Shooter in an online gaming context.

In 3PS games, play is primarily based on shooting and the player can see their own character on screen. (Unlike in FPS (First Person Shooter) games, where the player sees the world through the eyes of their character.)

3PS is often written as TPS.

Popular 3PS titles include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Gears of War.

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When I write 3PS, I mean this:

"Third-Person Shooter"

Summary of Key Points

"Third-Person Shooter" is the most common definition for 3PS on online gaming forums.

3PS
Definition:	Third-Person Shooter
Type:	Abbreviation (Initialism)
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of 3PS in Sentences

Here is an example of 3PS being used in an online conversation:

• John: I love 3PS games!
• Jill: I much prefer FPS (First Person Shooter). I find them much more immersive.

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Example of 3PS Used in a Text

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