PlayStation Store
PulseAugur coverage of PlayStation Store — every cluster mentioning PlayStation Store across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- 2026-06-27 product_launch Sony's PlayStation Store will remove Studio Canal movies from user libraries due to an expiring licensing deal. source
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GTA 6 Preload Begins for Xbox and PS5 Ahead of November 19th Release
Grand Theft Auto VI is now available for preloading on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles, with its release date set for November 19th. The massive 212GB file size necessitates preloading to ensure players can a…
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PlayStation App's hidden features streamline gaming management
The PlayStation App offers several underutilized features for gamers, including remote game purchasing and installation directly from the PlayStation Store. Users can also manage their console's storage space, delete ga…
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PlayStation 5 may be Sony's last Blu-ray device as physical media fades
Sony appears to be phasing out its involvement with physical media, with the PlayStation 5 potentially being the last device to support Blu-ray discs. The company has discontinued its final standalone 4K Blu-ray player …
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Jailbroken PS5 can play PS2 discs, but loses network access
A new homebrew emulator called PS5SX2 allows jailbroken PlayStation 5 consoles to play PS2 discs, offering features like 4K upscaling and 60fps patches. However, this functionality comes with significant drawbacks. To u…
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Anthropic warns of AI worms; PC players campaign against AI content
Anthropic has expressed concerns regarding the potential development of self-replicating "AI worms." The company suggests that such worms would require significant capabilities, even on less powerful devices, a scenario…
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PlayStation 5 padlock symbol explained: How to fix game access issues
A padlock symbol appearing on PlayStation 5 games indicates a licensing issue, preventing access to titles that have been purchased or are part of a subscription. This can occur due to incorrect account logins, PlayStat…
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Beyblade X: EVOBATTLE launches on PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5 version of the game Beyblade X: EVOBATTLE has been released and is now available for purchase. Players can acquire the game through the PlayStation Store.
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Consumer Wiki challenges Sony's digital game ownership claims
A Consumer Rights Wiki has compiled 44 instances where Sony's own statements suggest customers own their digital PlayStation games, directly challenging Sony's legal defense in a recent ownership lawsuit. Sony's argumen…
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AI drives storage costs up, while NVIDIA's DLSS 5 demands more power · 4 sources tracked
The increasing cost of storage drives is being attributed to the growing demand from AI applications, impacting both Solid State Drives (SSDs) and Hard Disk Drives (HDDs). Separately, NVIDIA's new DLSS 5 technology, whi…
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Sony pushes PlayStation Store 'buy' button lawsuit to arbitration
Sony is seeking to move a class-action lawsuit regarding its PlayStation Store "buy" button terminology to individual arbitration. The lawsuit, filed by four PlayStation owners, alleges that Sony violates California's d…
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Gaming groups sue Sony over PlayStation Store pricing control
Stop Killing Games and DoesItPlay are supporting a lawsuit against Sony Group, alleging the company has excessive control over PlayStation Store pricing. The legal action targets Sony's alleged monopolistic practices wi…
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Stop Killing Games joins Dutch lawsuit against Sony's PlayStation Store monopoly
The consumer advocacy group Stop Killing Games has joined a Dutch lawsuit against Sony's PlayStation digital store. The lawsuit alleges that Sony's practices, including the "Sony Tax," constitute a monopoly and harm con…
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Sony PS5 to go digital-only by 2028; Helldivers 2 preps level cap increase
Sony is adding warning labels to its PlayStation 5 consoles, informing consumers that physical disc versions of games will cease to be available after January 2028. This move signals a significant shift towards a digita…
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How to cancel your PlayStation Plus subscription
PlayStation Plus subscribers can cancel their subscriptions through the PlayStation website, their console (PlayStation 4 or 5), or the PlayStation app. After cancellation, users retain access to subscription benefits u…
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PlayStation Network suffers massive outage, impacting all Sony gaming services
PlayStation Network (PSN) is currently experiencing a widespread outage that is impacting all of Sony's gaming services. Users are reporting issues with logging into their accounts, playing online games, and accessing t…
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PS3 emulator RPCS3 now runs 75% of games on PC, aiding preservation
The open-source PlayStation 3 emulator, RPCS3, has announced that it now supports over 75% of the PS3 game library, allowing more than 2,600 titles to be played on PC. This development is significant for game preservati…
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Sony faces $457M lawsuit over planned PS5 disc phase-out
Sony is facing a $457 million lawsuit from a Dutch consumer group representing 1.7 million PlayStation users over its plan to eliminate physical PS5 discs by January 2028. The lawsuit argues that Sony's 30% commission o…
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Sony to end PlayStation game disc production by 2028
Sony is phasing out physical game discs for its PlayStation consoles, with disc production ceasing in 2028 and digital storefronts for PS3 and PlayStation Vita closing soon. This move, driven by the increasing consumer …
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Digital archivists race to save PS3 games before Sony store closure
Sony is set to close the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita consoles in July 2027, prompting digital archivists to race against time to preserve game data. The RPCS3 emulator project is spearheading efforts to docume…
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Sony to end PlayStation disc production in 2028, embraces digital-only future
Sony has announced it will cease production of PlayStation game discs in January 2028, transitioning to a fully digital distribution model for new games. This move aligns with a significant industry shift towards digita…