Playstation Store shutting down for PS3, Vita and PSP from July 2021

[Marty McFourth]

I just received an email from PlayStation confirming the news. This is why physical media will continue to be the best way to buy games.

We are closing PlayStation™Store on PlayStation®3 on 2 July 2021 and on PlayStation®Vita devices on 27 August 2021. Additionally, the remaining purchase functionality for PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) will also retire on 2 July 2021. After thoughtful consideration, we decided to make these changes in an effort to focus our resources for PlayStation Store on PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5, which will enable us to enhance the customer experience even further. We thank you for your support on these platforms throughout the years.

What does this mean for you?

You will no longer be able to purchase PS3, PS Vita and PSP digital content, including games and video content.

You will also no longer be able to make in-game purchases through games on PS3, PS Vita and PSP.

While the PSP storefront was previously closed in 2016, the remaining PSP purchase functionality (e.g. in-game purchases) will now be fully retired.

What about content you already own?
• You will still be able to download your owned PS3, PS Vita, and PSP content, including games and video content.
• You can download your owned content onto your PS3, PS Vita, or PSP by accessing the Download List on the respective device.
• If you have purchased a PS3/PS Vita cross-buy bundle and have only downloaded either the PS3 or PS Vita version, you will need to download the other version prior to the closure of PlayStation™Store on the relevant device.
• Video content that you own can be streamed on PS3, PS4 or PS5 through the My Videos app, or on mobile devices through the PlayStation™Video app.
• You will still be able to re-download and play game titles you have claimed through PlayStation®Plus as long as you remain a member of the service.
What about vouchers, wallet funds, and cross-buy content?
• You will still be able to redeem game and PlayStation®Plus vouchers on PS3, PS Vita, and PSP devices once PlayStation™Store and purchase functionality for these devices close.
• You will no longer be able to redeem PSN wallet fund vouchers (e.g. gift cards) on PS3, PS Vita, and PSP devices once PlayStation™Store and purchase functionality for these devices close.
• Your PSN wallet funds will remain in your PSN account, but you will only be able to use your wallet funds to purchase PS4 and PS5 products on PlayStation™Store on the web, PlayStation®App, or on PS4 and PS5 consoles.
• You will still be able to purchase cross-buy content through PlayStation™Store on the web, PlayStation®App, or on PS4 and PS5 consoles and access both the PS4 version and the PS3/PS Vita/PSP versions.

 

[Butters]

I mean, the Ps3 is two generations old now, I doubt anyone is still purchasing shit on it and you can still download all your purchased games on it still until who knows when. It's just for new purchases.

 

[Kiffy Lube]

They probably aren't makin' any money of this anymore so no point to keep those servers up.

Now take those resources and bring PlayStation Home back on PS5.

 

[Marty McFourth]

I mean, the Ps3 is two generations old now, I doubt anyone is still purchasing shit on it and you can still download all your purchased games on it still until who knows when. It's just for new purchases.

It still does suck to see these generations dying out. I have a soft spot for the PS3/360 gen.

You are right, though. If you are going to buy PS3 games you are better off buying discs. Games are dirt cheap these days. You can pick up a bunch of games for peanuts, essentially.

 

[Deezy]

PS3 is still the best console ever made.....

 

[Lady Redfield]

I’m surprised it even took this long. Don’t know anyone who even plays PS3 anymore.

 

[Hidden Blaze]

Well, I guess it’s no point in finding my old
PS3. Disk drive on its broken, so I would HAVE to go digital on it lol

 

[Marty McFourth]

I’m surprised it even took this long. Don’t know anyone who even plays PS3 anymore.

I'll be honest, I have considered it.

Just because PS3 consoles are dirt cheap now and so are the games. There is still a lot of games I haven't played, and the library is huge. I think there is more reason to play PS3 than 360 because of Sony's stance (lack of) on backwards compatibility.

 

[Deezy]

PS3 kept me going through level 1 lockdown.....Replaying all the Mass Effects, Borderlands, Far Cry's, Last of Us, Assassin's Creeds and whatnot....more enjoyable than alot of the games from the PS4 that mainly wanted me to play online.