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Sony to Close PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita by July 2027
Sony will end new purchases on the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita consoles in stages beginning August 2026 in select countries, with full global closure scheduled for July 2027. The company also plans to stop disc production for new PlayStation games in 2028.
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Sony will stop new purchases on the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita consoles in stages beginning August 2026 in some countries, with full global closure set for July 2027. The company also plans to end disc production for new PlayStation games in 2028.
Previously purchased games will remain downloadable for the foreseeable future, according to the announcement. The company did not provide a permanent guarantee for continued access.
The changes follow Sony's earlier decisions to limit support for older hardware. The company has not named specific executives or spokespeople in connection with the announcement. Users who bought games years ago retain access under the original license terms, which the company can modify. The announcement does not alter existing download rights for games already purchased.
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