While this is great for our Mac-owning friends that weren't able to purchase games in the past, this deal will be far more enticing if it ensured that our weekly PSN updates were slightly more robust than wallpaper downloads. Let's hope that the US can have a downloadable lineup as great as Japan's.
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PSP firmware 5.00 also coming soon to US, PC Store temporarily down
While firmware 5.00 was confirmed for Japanese release this week, it appears that America will also follow suit. The big update in 5.00 is the ability to access the PSN and PLAYSTATION Store directly from the PSP. The PC-based Store will be temporarily down in the interim.
While this is great for our Mac-owning friends that weren't able to purchase games in the past, this deal will be far more enticing if it ensured that our weekly PSN updates were slightly more robust than wallpaper downloads. Let's hope that the US can have a downloadable lineup as great as Japan's.
While this is great for our Mac-owning friends that weren't able to purchase games in the past, this deal will be far more enticing if it ensured that our weekly PSN updates were slightly more robust than wallpaper downloads. Let's hope that the US can have a downloadable lineup as great as Japan's.
TGS 08: Firmware 5.00 and PlayStation Store launch next week

Japan will then get a regular release of downloadable titles through the rest of the holiday season. Games include:
- Yuusha no Kuze ni Namaikida or2 (10/16)
- Bleach Soul Carnival (10/23)
- Secret Agent Clank (11/20)
- Patapon 2 (11/27)
- LocoRoco 2 (12/4)
- Resistance Retribution
D3 Publisher bringing Puzzle Quest, Dead Head Fred, more to PS Store

September 18, 2008
- Cube - $9.99
- Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords - $14.99
- WTF: Work Time Fun - $9.99
- PQ: Practical Intelligence Quotient - $9.99
- PQ2: Practical Intelligence Quotient 2 - $14.99
- Dead Head Fred - $14.99
European PC Store releases for September 4th

- Media Manager 2.5 (free)
- Movement episode 5, part 2 -- "London" (free, includes 8 videos)
PSP Wi-Fi Store coming in Fall, new PS3-Infrastructure mode announced
Finally! Sony has announced that the long-awaited PSP Wi-Fi Store, which allows players to purchase and download content directly on the PSP (without the need for a PC or PS3), will be available this Fall in Japan. Most likely, this will be global simultaneous launch. To commemorate the opening of the new Store, a free downloadable game, Mainichi Issyo Portable, will be available to all.
In addition, Sony has announced that a new feature will allow players to connect their PSP to their PS3 systems and enable a new Infrastructure mode for certain games. For example, Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G will be online-enabled through the PS3. In addition, players will be able to add text and voice chatting capabilities through this service. Additional details will be revealed at a later date.
It looks like Sony isn't falling asleep with the PSP. Let's hope concrete release dates for these services will be available soon.
In addition, Sony has announced that a new feature will allow players to connect their PSP to their PS3 systems and enable a new Infrastructure mode for certain games. For example, Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G will be online-enabled through the PS3. In addition, players will be able to add text and voice chatting capabilities through this service. Additional details will be revealed at a later date.
It looks like Sony isn't falling asleep with the PSP. Let's hope concrete release dates for these services will be available soon.
American PC Store update for August 28th

- Cake Mania: Baker's Challenge theme
- PSP Wallpapers Series 1 wallpaper (x3)
- Hot Shots Golf Open Tee 2 wallpaper (x2)
- Cake Mania: Baker's Challenge wallpaper (x3)
European PC Store update for August 28th

- Medal of Honor Heroes 2 (£14.99)
- Pipemania demo (Free)
Firmware 4.05 features hidden support for movie and TV service
While the official changelog of firmware 4.05 is underwhelming, it does feature a key hidden feature: support for movie and TV service. According to this support page on PlayStation.com, "Support for PLAYSTATION®Store Movies and TV video service" has also been added in firmware 4.05. Undoubtedly, we're going to find out more about this service during tomorrow's E3 conference.
Stay tuned.
[Via PlayStation Lifestyle]
Stay tuned.
[Via PlayStation Lifestyle]
Game prices increase sharply on US PLAYSTATION Store

- The Con was $19.99 now $9.99
- LocoRoco was $21.99 now $22.99
- Kingdom of Paradise was $10.99 now $16.99
- Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee was $10.99 now $15.99
- Ape Escape: On the Loose was $9.99 now $15.99
- Twisted Metal: Head-On was $14.99 now $15.99
- SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo was $14.99 now $15.99
- Gangs of London was $11.99 now $22.99
- Wipeout Pure $10.99 now $15.99
European PC Store updates for June 12th
Not a lot to see here today. SCEE has told us that, along with D2Comics' "interactive multimedia experience," The Cryptics, the store has also been updated with a trailer for Ape Quest as well as the game itself. To that, we ask "is it May 1st again?" We'll add it to the release list, to keep The Cryptics company. Plus, who knows -- maybe some of you forgot to pick up Ape Quest and need some gentle reminding that it exists. Here's the release list:
European PC Store update for May 29th

Playable content
- Rayman PS1 game (£3.49/€4.99)
- Medievil Resurrection full game (£14.99/€19.99)
European PC Store update for May 15th
We have to say, we expected there to be more than a week between Sony announcing full PSP games being made available on the PSN/PC Store and it actually happening. We are, however, pleasantly surprised. Not only that, but there's another PS1 game available today -- specially for all you RTS fans out there. Here's the list:
- WipEout Pure full PSP game (£14.99/€19.99) (Review)
- Command & Conquer: Red Alert PS1 game for PS3/PSP (£3.49/€4.99)
Canada to get new prices on the PS Store

"We are continually looking for ways to enhance the player experience on the PLAYSTATION®Network, and downloadable content through the PLAYSTATION Store is just one of our areas of focus," said Grace Chen, Senior Manager for the PLAYSTATION Store. "We anticipate that this price adjustment will meet the expectations of our Canadian consumers and provide them with a better PLAYSTATION Network experience."
[Photo credit: Amy Talk]
American PC Store update for April 24th

Playable content
- Loco Roco full game ($21.99)
- Kingdom of Paradise full game ($10.99)
- R-Types PS1 game ($5.99)
- echochrome demo (free)
- Kingdom of Paradise trailer (free)
- Loco Roco trailer (free)
- R-Type Command trailer (free)
- Resistance 2 trailer (free)
- Gran Turismo 5 Techno video (free)
- Two Loco Roco wallpapers (free)
- Five Kingdom of Paradise wallpapers (free)
- Loco Roco nightmare track (audio file, free)
Three more PS1 games on Japanese PSN
Three more PS1 titles grace the Japanese PlayStation Store. It seems they're back on track with the PS1 updates after taking a two-week hiatus for the store redesign. The three games are: Athena no Kateiban: Family Game, a board game; Magical Drop F, a puzzle game; and lastly, Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage, an action platformer developed by Insomniac Games.
While the Japanese get back to building their downloadable PS1 catalog, what can we expect out of North America's PS1 offerings? Well, a store redesign not only means a graphical face lift; it could also symbolize a new direction with new content. With that in mind, let's hope the direction we're heading to means more PS1 games finding a place on the North American PlayStation Store, and a home on our PSPs.
While the Japanese get back to building their downloadable PS1 catalog, what can we expect out of North America's PS1 offerings? Well, a store redesign not only means a graphical face lift; it could also symbolize a new direction with new content. With that in mind, let's hope the direction we're heading to means more PS1 games finding a place on the North American PlayStation Store, and a home on our PSPs.