PS3, PS Vita Digital Stores to Close Starting Later This Year
Sony closing PS3 and PS Vita digital stores
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Sony is closing the digital stores for the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita consoles. Coverage from The Verge, IGN, and Massively Overpowered reports that the shutdown will start later this year.
The PlayStation Blog has also published an update on the matter. Details on the exact timing and affected markets are emerging, with some outlets specifying that the shutdown will begin next month in select markets.
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Quick answers
Which digital stores are closing?
The PS3 and PS Vita digital stores
When will the shutdown start?
Later this year, with some outlets specifying next month
Where will the shutdown occur?
Select markets
Coverage (9)
- The PlayStation Stores On PlayStation 3 And Vita Are Being Shut Down Game Informer · 2h ago
- Response to "Invincible": DC Studios Announces "Absolute Batman" Animated Series ixbt.games · 2h ago
- Sony announces end to PS3 and Vita digital stores, with most closing in 2027 but some losing access this year Eurogamer.net · 2h ago
- Sony is closing the PS3 and Vita digital stores The Verge · 2h ago
- Sony Shutting Down PlayStation Store for New Purchases on PS3 and Vita, Beginning Next Month IGN · 3h ago
- Sony confirms the shutdown of the PS3 and PS Vita storefront starting this August in select markets Massively Overpowered · 3h ago
- Sony is closing the PS3 and Vita digital stores The Verge · 3h ago
- An update on PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita PlayStation.Blog · 3h ago
- PS3, PS Vita Digital Stores to Close Starting Later This Year Push Square · 3h ago broke it first
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