Sony Closes PS3 and Vita Stores in 2026 and 2027
Sony is closing the PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita starting in August 2026, with global closures by July 2027. Redownloads remain available.
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Sony PS6 Price Hikes: Hardware Losses End, Portable Rumors Grow
Sony says it cannot absorb rising component costs for the PlayStation 6, ending its hardware loss strategy. Rumors suggest a portable PS6 release in 2027.
Sony PlayStation Store to Remove 551 StudioCanal Films in UK and Europe
Sony PlayStation Store is removing 551 StudioCanal films from UK and European accounts on September 1, 2026, due to an expired licensing agreement.
Sony PlayStation 6 Price Estimate Rises to $1,000 on Component Costs
Rumors suggest the PlayStation 6 will cost around $1,000 due to rising GDDR7 and SSD prices, with a potential 2028- 2029 release window.
Sony Removes 550+ Movies from PlayStation Digital Libraries
Sony is removing over 550 purchased movies and TV shows from PlayStation digital libraries due to a licensing agreement ending with Studio Canal.
Sony Removes Terminator 2, Total Recall from PlayStation Store
Sony is removing access to previously purchased StudioCanal movies like Terminator 2 and Total Recall from the PlayStation Store, affecting digital libraries.
Sony PS5 Digital Edition Japan: $340 Region-Locked Console
Sony announces a Japan- only PS5 Digital Edition priced at 55,000 yen (around $340). The region- locked console aims to stop export arbitrage caused by the weak yen.
LEGO PlayStation 1 Set Leaked: 1,911 Pieces for $159
Leaks suggest a LEGO PlayStation 1 set with 1,911 pieces and a controller will cost $159, targeting a late 2026 release window.
Sony patent uses DualSense controller for PSN login security
Sony filed a patent for using the DualSense controller as a hardware key to secure PlayStation Network logins and prevent remote account theft.
PS5 Recently Played List Shows Adult Games Due to PSN Data Glitch
PS5 consoles display adult games in the Recently Played list due to a PSN backend data glitch. Sony has cleared the section while investigating the vulnerability.