Sony to end PlayStation Store support for PS3 and PS Vita by July 2027
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Michael McWhertor
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Sony has confirmed it will permanently shut down the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita by July 2027, though some countries will lose access much sooner. The phase-out begins with Turkey in January 2026, followed by other regions. Sony cites "technical and commercial challenges" as the reason for the shutdown, which will prevent users from purchasing digital games, DLC, and other content on these legacy platforms. The move has sparked backlash from preservationists and gamers who argue it will lock away hundreds of digital-only titles and damage video game history.
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bskySony to end PlayStation Store support for PS3 and PS Vita by July 2027polygon.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledSony has confirmed it will permanently shut down the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita by July 2027.
The phase-out begins with Turkey in January 2026, followed by other regions.
Sony cites 'technical and commercial challenges' as the reason for the shutdown.
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