[Dismas]

Given the PS3 and PSP were some of the best selling consoles, it would be a shame if this is true. There's resources on how to add CFW to these consoles now, but not all consoles are able.

Sony is allegedly closing its PS3, PlayStation Portable, and PS Vita stores permanently this summer. Speaking to The Gamer, an anonymous source told the publication the PS3 and PSP stores will cease operations on July 2, while the Vita store will close on August 27. No one will be able to purchase games and DLCs from those digital storefronts after those dates.

According to the source, Sony will make a formal announcement by the end of this month. Gizmodo reached out to Sony for comment but has yet to receive a response.

Sony’s PS5 is only backwards compatible with PS4 titles, which includes more than 4,000 games. While PS3 games are not compatible with the PS5, they are with the PS4. Many PS3 games were re-mastered and re-released on the PS4, and so were some PS2 games like Grand Theft Auto 3, but only a PS4 version of a game will work on the PS5. PS3 Blu-ray discs and PS3 store purchases are not compatible with the PS5.

This means anyone who owns a PS4 or a PS3, has a limited time to get all the older games they want but haven’t been able to yet. Of course there will be opportunities to pick up physical games after the store closures, but it’s possible the prices of those games will go up even further once the digital editions are no longer available.

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[zorrophreak]

I just saw this earlier. Kinda breaks my heart but business wise I see it in some degrees. We're two generations ahead now and so much of active use has gone down. I personally still use my Vita and I know people who use their PS3 and still actively purchase. CFW is definitely the way to go if you're able.

On that note, don't we love the new PS1 softmod that just released?

[nickomanley666]

It's sad, I love my psp. I have a lot of memories with it

[Dismas]

I just saw this earlier. Kinda breaks my heart but business wise I see it in some degrees. We're two generations ahead now and so much of active use has gone down. I personally still use my Vita and I know people who use their PS3 and still actively purchase. CFW is definitely the way to go if you're able.

On that note, don't we love the new PS1 softmod that just released?

Definitely the way to go. I've got my Vita and PSP on CFW. Hope people keep game backups.

Here's a great resource for people that are interested:
https://revive.today/psp/cfw/

It's sad, I love my psp. I have a lot of memories with it

See above.

[Dismas]

It's not just a rumor, it's been confirmed:
https://www.engadget.com/playstation-sto...10870.html

[zorrophreak]

I just saw this earlier. Kinda breaks my heart but business wise I see it in some degrees. We're two generations ahead now and so much of active use has gone down. I personally still use my Vita and I know people who use their PS3 and still actively purchase. CFW is definitely the way to go if you're able.

On that note, don't we love the new PS1 softmod that just released?

Definitely the way to go. I've got my Vita and PSP on CFW. Hope people keep game backups.

Here's a great resource for people that are interested:
https://revive.today/psp/cfw/

Thanks for that link, I hate to go full data hoarding but I need to go ahead and start backing up games.

[Dismas]

I just saw this earlier. Kinda breaks my heart but business wise I see it in some degrees. We're two generations ahead now and so much of active use has gone down. I personally still use my Vita and I know people who use their PS3 and still actively purchase. CFW is definitely the way to go if you're able.

On that note, don't we love the new PS1 softmod that just released?

Definitely the way to go. I've got my Vita and PSP on CFW. Hope people keep game backups.

Here's a great resource for people that are interested:
https://revive.today/psp/cfw/

Thanks for that link, I hate to go full data hoarding but I need to go ahead and start backing up games.

Props to the hoarders. I'd imagine their library will continue to be accessible long after it's shut down.

[Spooky]

Wow I thought this was just a rumor, crazy to see it actually being done. PS3 was my first console besides gamecube

[Boudica]

I just saw this earlier. Kinda breaks my heart but business wise I see it in some degrees. We're two generations ahead now and so much of active use has gone down. I personally still use my Vita and I know people who use their PS3 and still actively purchase. CFW is definitely the way to go if you're able.

On that note, don't we love the new PS1 softmod that just released?

Definitely the way to go. I've got my Vita and PSP on CFW. Hope people keep game backups.

Here's a great resource for people that are interested:
https://revive.today/psp/cfw/

Thanks for that link, I hate to go full data hoarding but I need to go ahead and start backing up games.

Good luck with your hoarding! It sounds like a good move, and I'm sure you're not the only one who wants to xD

I sadly still haven't personally owned a console beside the PS3, and never got to hook the PS3 up (old TV wasn't compatible somehow). It feels strange to see this stop. However, it's not particularly surprising given we're now on the PS5 release.

[Dismas]

Since this was posted, Sony has changed their mind slightly:
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/04/s...ores-open/

PS3 and Vita stores will remain, but the PSP store will be going away.