Source: Receipt of Customer Feedback, Direct and True to Heart from PlayStation Fans Regarding PlayStation Store for PS3 & PSPまた、 続報に関しても公式ブログでていねいなz情報発信されましたSIE の TSUTAYA 店舗 クロネコポイント 料金. This turnaround puts the final nail in coffin of their previous plans to shutter those services, which were met with significant resistance by players. What it means to NCS — In this view from various angles
Background of the Decision
At first, Sony said it would shutter the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita because of difficulties in supporting old hardware while keeping its focus on newer platforms such as the PS4 and soon-to-be-released-in-the-US-it’s-already-out-everywhere-else PS5. But after hearing from players who vehemently stated that it was essential for Sony to preserve access of classic games, the company reversed course12.PlayStation (ad)
Impact on Players
Meanwhile, PS3 and PS Vita players can continue to buy games and downloadable content (DLC) through the PlayStation Store. For those of us who are into retro gaming, expanding our digital libraries. The PSP store is still set to close, but this decision will ensure that PS3 and Vita owners retain access to a “broad selection of” games14.
Future Considerations
Though the PlayStation Store is still up and running, questions about these services’ longevity continue to linger. Such reporting suggests that over time, problems can occur (missing games; functionality issues) – and begs the question of how much longer Sony can sustain its aging platforms35. However, players will be able to play their current libraries for the foreseeable future as well and still keep on buying games in those consoles.
Ultimately, this seems like a situation where Sony listened to its community and put the effort into making sure it can still keep the lights on in legacy systems.