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Gamers Lose Access to Digital Versions of PS Vita and PS3 Games

Adrian Werner, 10 April 2022, 14:07

Something bad is happening in Sony's digital store. Many PS Vita and PS3 console users have lost access to old games they have purchased.

Sony Could be Working on PlayStation 3 Emulation for PS5

Adrian Werner, 03 April 2022, 16:33

Rumors have surfaced online that Sony is working on enabling PlayStation 3 games to be emulated on the PlayStation 5 console.

PlayStation Home Will Return? Sony Renewed Trademark of PS3 Era Service

Ignacy Ziarkiewicz, 26 July 2021, 12:55

Sony has again renewed the PlayStation Home trademark. Does this mean the return of the PS3 era network service on the consoles of the Japanese corporation?

PS3 Got an Unexpected Update to Version 4.88

Paul Musiolik, 02 June 2021, 11:10

The PS3 OS has been updated to version 4.88. However, do not expect any new features. Only security of the console has been improved.

Sony Caves In - PlayStation Store Will Remain on PS3 and PSV

Jacob Blazewicz, 19 April 2021, 20:34

Sony backpedaled on its plans to close the PS Store on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita consoles. CEO Jim Ryan confirmed that the decision was based on player feedback.

Sony Provides PS Store Shutdown Schedule for PS3, PS Vita and PSP

Jacob Blazewicz, 29 March 2021, 22:05

Sony has confirmed plans to close the PlayStation Store on older devices. The store will be unavailable on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita in a few months.

Sony is About to Close Digital Store With PS3, PS Vita and PSP Games

Jacob Blazewicz, 22 March 2021, 20:52

Sony may block digital distribution for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, and PlayStation Vita. If The Gamer's sources are to be believed, the company is expected to announce this later this month.

Sony Just Released a Firmware Update for PlayStation 3

Karol Laska, 03 December 2020, 20:59

Sony Interactive Entertaiment has prepared a real surprise for the users of its consoles today, releasing a new firmware update for... PlayStation 3.

This is the end for PlayStation 3

luckie, 17 March 2017, 15:04

According to the official Japanese PlayStation website, PS3 shipments are going to end soon, which most likely means the end of production of the console.