This morning, SCEA announced that the PLAYSTATION Store will be revamped with a new look in mid-April. We’ve heard your calls for a more fluid Store interface, and we think you’ll be pleased with the results.
As some of the most passionate and knowledgeable PLAYSTATION 3 fans out there, here’s some additional information on the revamped PLAYSTATION Store.
As you can see in the above screenshot, the new interface allows customers to browse through eight primary categories, rather than four, making it easier to locate games, demos, game add-ons and other content. It also enables us to put up to twice as many items per page, significantly cutting down the time it takes to browse through content.
Customers will be able to access, browse, shop and download content as usual prior to the store’s re-opening. However, no additional downloadable content will be posted prior to then, including this Thursday, April 3rd, and next Thursday, April 10th. Regularly scheduled content updates will resume with the Store’s re-opening, at which time additional games and game-related items will be added, including the downloadable version of the highly-anticipated exclusive PS3 title Gran Turismo 5 Prologue.
When the PLAYSTATION Store is set to re-open with the new interface, PS3 users will be prompted to download a firmware update which will enable entry to the new store.
We’ll continue to update readers of the PlayStation.Blog on the status of the PLAYSTATION Store upgrade – including a video walkthrough – in the coming days.
Nope, its not an arpil fools regarding the new GT on the ustralian PSN.. I’m not online right now but its about $50+ ozzy dollars
when the store finally comes back up can we please get a new HOME vid its been over a year >(
Love the new PSN PS3 store and cant wait for it and a video!
Noel/Susan, can you please answer the question regarding whether we’ll be able to access stores outside our region after the revamp is done.
SCEE are horribly slow at having their content prepped for EU store distribution, and the thought of now being forced to wait weeks or months for content readily available in my language, compatible with my tv and ps3 is frustrating and terrifying to say the least.
Will there be a search engine in the store? Off topic note, I understand PSN wants quality over quantity, but will there be more old school games like pacman,tetris,card games,etc? I love the new look btw keep up the good work.
Awesome update! Since this is now updateable through firmware, will we see consistent improvements to the store itself, and will they be through firmware updates?
Some things I have in mind if they’re not already included are:
1. Being able to listen to music while browsing
2. in Store XMB (while not necessary, it would be nice, and I think reasonable especially since it is no longer browser based)
3. Buying/renting movies and TV Shows
4. Downloading Music
5. Being able to change the background/theme & toggling between list and icon views
i’m just saying but will future big hit games have demos? because Assassin’s Creed or COD4 didn’t.. never mind i think i know where i’n going.. u__u” please answer though..
Susan can you answer that please? ^
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To Noel Silvia,
Umm i’m just saying this and it my sound stupid to be saying it here but does Wal-Mart or Target sell PSN cards? i’ve heard that EB Games sell them but i really don’t know..
The reason for why you can download old content up until right away before the new store is released is because they are two different things…. (current = online application, while future one is an application contained on the PS3 itself), and they won’t be deleting(if that is what they will do) the old one, until the new one is up for grabs.
Sorry if thats gibberish, but I think that’s the gist of it :|
Will the stores still be region locked ie. will they still prevent people who imported games from accessing DLC by blocking foreign credit cards? While PS3 games are supposed to be region free currently if a person buys a game in another country or imports a game they will not be able to access any DLC, no add ons, no expansion packs. Either allow foreign credit cards or release international PSN cards ASAP.
Sound to me Like were in for a Treat!
I Really Think were all in for some Surprises.. But I do think were not getting in-Game XMB just yet.. but who knows.. I have a good idea on what might be in the 2.30 update
My Perdiction of XMB is Still July-June date. but could be wrong! lets hope so LOL! :D
— Instant Messaging — Anyone!! come on now wouldn’t this make all of our messages so much easier and faster of responding to all of our friends.. heck yes it would!
Also would be so nice would be a Instant Messager just for signing in for friend on PSN that would be nice that way I could stay up to date with all my Gaming friends while im at work!
Thats how decated I am at Gaming!
And for most — Updated Browser — Could We get some Java Please!
Aren’t We all tired of CLICKING ON (Do you want to run the Plugin?)
Of Coarse we Do… LOL why would I be visiting the Site haha! jk
No really I would like at least a feature that auto runs all Plugins if we could.
Its cool tho SONY works hard to give is all we can for FREE! Very Thankful Thank You everyone! (BIG HUGS) :D
I give them ALOT OF GOOD Credit for That!
Let me get a cup of Tea with that! HAHA!
HOME would So TOP off all of our Lists if we has a taste of some Good old HOME!
I just Read in some other Blog posts on N4G.com about GTA4 having Full HOME support so hope thats true its more then close that it could be so true! :D
And not to metion that WARHAWK is geting a UPDATE the Coming Morning if you all Sleepy heads wants to know. ;)
I Put on a quick game of my good old Fav warhawk and what do i see Warhawk is going to get a update!
Found a post of it on N4G.com also too
http://www.n4g.com/ps3/NewsCom-130176.aspx?CT=1&Page=1&Page2=1#C954909
and sorry for any miss spelling :D
It looks very slick. Can’t wait to test it.
i love this new look XBOX was already screwed now there just in the dark. lol. but i have a question…..is there anything new that PSN will come out with like i think a downloadable songs kinnda like i-tunes that way we can get songs that arnt just on CDs we already own?
Quote “gchen replied on March 31, 2008 at 11:33 am
The PS Stores are managed and operated on a regional basis, so there may be some slight differences in the way we merchandise or categorize the content. We’ve selected the categories based on our market needs, and to make it as easy as possible for you to find the content that you want.”
I’m know one thing for sure and thats the UK store people should all be sacked for doing such a great job (NOT!), because the content we get is never as good as US or Europe and basically sucks balls. If the PS3 was truly universal as you all claim it to be surely all the content should be released at the same time. I’m not bothered about your in game xmb, I talking about the simple things like game updates for Highstakes Video Chat, or the PSP demo’s all stuff that we haven’t got yet and might never get if the UK store guy’s don’t pull there thumbs out of their behinds.
Hi, folks!
Quick update for all of you.
I just went through all of your comments again and gathered all of your questions, comments, and concerns.
Even though we’ve been hard at work getting the new Store ready for its launch, we’ve put in some extra-extra hours to put together a special treat for you.
Can’t say too much (don’t wanna ruin the surprise), but keep an eye here on the Blog over the next few days!
See you guys soon!
Thanks Noel,
Looking forward to that surprise.
Great Noel, I´ll be waiting with patience.
Bye
I am also looking forward to that surprise…Thanks!
I have asked this before, however; I have yet to receive a response. Hopefully a reply can be given this time as I’m extremely curious.
For me, PAL / NTSC support is a major issue. I really NEED the ability to play both on my PS3 (Games as well as DVD’s).
It should be implemented to allow for switching back and forth from one to the other.
Is there any hope for a revision to include this in the future?
I will also list some of my future desires for the PS3.
Additional requirements include:
-Direct HDD access.
-Icon manipulation.
-Additional sorting options (Mainly drag & drop).
-Improved browser support with Flash.
-Password protection for users, installed games, videos etc.
-Print Screen / Save Option.
-iPod support.
-Allow for standard key short cuts. (ctrl a, ctrl z, ctrl x, ctrl v etc.).
-Allow for creation of new folders.
-In Game XMB (As if it hasn’t been requested already).
-XMB volume control.
-Separate auto-play setting on DVDs / games.
-Option to adjust opacity on XMB and contents.
-Allow support for all container formats. Why have any limits?
-Add the ability to run multiple things simultaneously. (Ex. Play a movie, without closing any running applications.)
-Add a PS3 timer.
-Add date and time on PS button.
-Powered stand by USB ports.
-Individual icon manipulation option. (Ex. Use own image without having to design).
-During remote play have option to allow the screen to show the content rather than the current message. Perhaps even allow for head to head via PSP and PS3.
-Ability to send messages from PSP to PS3 & vice versa during remote play.
-Option to manually resize browser screen to fit all content. (Ex. Like a computer monitor).
-Unlimited friends list.
-All games utilize the “Players Met” section in PS3 XMB.
-Larger character allowance for user icon comments.
-Option to change or add to your friends names on your list.
-More XMB colours.
-Home (On the way I know but had to mention it…soooo excited).
There are many more but I’ve clearly taken up enough space already. Is it possible that any or all of these might be included at some point?
P.S . – Thanks for everything thus far. I realize that Sony is working very hard to satisfy an increasingly demanding consumer base. I just wanted to point out that all is much appreciated.
Thanks and have a good day everyone!
Sincerely: stri
Nice list, stri. Don\’t know if you knew, but some of those things you can already do.
For personalizing the XMB icons, you can already do that by creating your own Theme and installing it on your PLAYSTATION 3.
If you don\’t know how to do this, I\’ll be doing a blog post in a few weeks after the dust clouds have settled and the new Store has been launched, so keep an eye right here on the official Blog.
iPods are already supported by your PS3.
If you go to MUSIC, you should see your iPod connected right above all of your music files / folders. If your music isn\’t showing when you select your iPod, press the TRIANGLE button and select DISPLAY ALL and it will show all of the folders your music is stored in. It might be a little tricky to find your songs, but for now, that\’s how you can access your music files stored on your iPod.
Great ideas and, hopefully, we\’ll see some of them in future firmware updates. One of the benefits of having upgradeable firmware!