“After careful consideration, we decided to make these changes to focus our efforts on the PlayStation Store, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, which will allow us to further improve the quality of the customer experience. We would like to thank you for your loyalty to these sites over the years.“, The news from the manufacturer justifies the release, so it is not clearly touched by many news of disappointment, especially from those who believe that the platform is failing in its security duty by closing access to these stores.
Closing the PlayStation Store on these consoles means that you can no longer purchase any digital content for them, which precludes access to games that are only available in demodied form. “Even if the store interface on the PSP is closed in 2016, the purchase function (e.g., game purchases) retained on the PSP will be completely removed.“, Also refers to the press release.
Already purchased games will be downloaded
It also ensures that players can still download digital content (games and videos) they have already purchased to PS3, PS Vita and BSP even after the stores close. This will be sufficient to access the list of downloads as well as the existing ones. Additionally, PlayStation Plus subscribers can re-download and play the games they received as part of their subscription. However, be careful, if you purchased a PS3 / PS Vita cross-purchase package and you only downloaded one of the two versions, the device in question no longer has access to the PlayStation Store.
A Frequently Asked Questions Posted to answer other possible questions, especially for those who do not plan to buy PS4 or PS5 and have money in their BSN wallet: they will have the opportunity to follow those instructions and ask for a refund of the remaining funds. Will be published in similar questions.
Beatrice Ashford is a contributor at Nintendo-power.com, covering a wide range of topics including news, politics, business, technology, sport, entertainment, and lifestyle. She focuses on delivering clear, balanced reporting and useful information that helps readers stay informed about current events and emerging developments. Her work highlights stories that matter to everyday audiences, with an emphasis on accuracy, relevance, and accessible journalism that keeps readers connected to the issues shaping the world around them.