Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Access [ ] The store is accessible through an icon on the on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable, via the Dynamic Menu on the PlayStation 4, and an icon on the on the PlayStation Vita. The service is also available online through the website. PSN Master Account [ ] A 'master' PlayStation Network account is required to access the PlayStation Store. A log of all previously purchased items, known as 'Download List', records each PlayStation Store account's complete download activity.

A guest user can use their master account's Download List to download free content or to purchase content on another console, however, a single account can only be used on up to two consoles. This was previously five, but as of November 2011, Sony reduced this to two. The most recent firmware must be installed on the console in order to access the PlayStation Store. Each master account is associated with an online virtual 'wallet' to which funds can be added. This wallet is then debited when a purchase is made from the store. Money can be added to the wallet through different systems of payment, although some of these are not available in all countries.

The PlayStation Store wallet has a limit of $150 Download the latest games and add-ons: Discover and download tons of great PS4, PS3, and PS Vita games and. Shop at PlayStation Store for the best games, movies, and TV episodes without having to wait in line or be disappointed by shortages. PlayStation Store offers.

Currency [ ] All purchases on the PlayStation Store are made in the user's local currency using a 'wallet' system whereby funds are added to the wallet – either in set denominations or an amount dictated by the price of the current transaction – then debited from the account's wallet when the user makes a purchase, funds added to the PS Store are non-refundable. The user can add funds to their wallet in a number of ways, the most common of which is by or card. Users in many regions can also purchase PlayStation Network Cards or Tickets in set denominations from retailers including supermarkets or video game stores.

These funds are redeemed on the PlayStation Store when the user enters the unique 12-digit code found on the card into the PlayStation Store. Nintendo themselves later adopted this currency system for their succeeding. The Store's account however is region locked and generally only accepts credit card that is billed in and PlayStation Network Cards purchased from the same country selected during the registration process, which cannot be changed afterwards. As of July 2013, the UK users of the store can top up their wallet via a mobile phone, with the user paying for the funds through their phone bill. PlayStation Store for PS3 [ ] The PlayStation Store was launched on the PlayStation 3 on November 11, 2006 and is accessible via an icon under the PlayStation Network category of the XMB. There are four different versions of the PlayStation Store: Asia, Europe (including Oceania and the Middle East), Japan, and North America (including Latin America).

Content may vary per country. There is no PlayStation Store in China.

Main article: During, Sony announced the release of Media Go, a Windows application used to access, download and install games and software to a connected PSP, as well as devices and cell phones. The software can also be used to manage and transfer other media such as music, videos and photos stored on the PSP and other compatible devices. Files are transferred to the PSP via a USB connection and saved onto a flash memory card (or internal flash storage on the PSPgo). The software was initially offered as an alternative to the already-existing PSP Media Manager (and the various other Media Manager applications for Sony devices) and can also be used to manage and transfer other media such as music, videos and photos stored on the PSP and other compatible devices. However, Sony soon completely replaced the Media Manager family of software with Media Go. As of today, the Store is no longer available from Media Go, and it redirects to PC web store. PlayStation Network Downloader [ ] A tool called the PlayStation Network Downloader is also required to download content from the PlayStation Store onto a PC.

When downloading store content, an *.xpd file is first downloaded onto the user's computer and then opened by the PlayStation Network Downloader, which downloads the content directly to a PSP connected via a USB cable. This 'DRM' tool prevents the user from directly saving store contents onto their PC and illegally the content. Currently, this software is also only compatible with certain operating systems. Content [ ] Content Available by Region via PlayStation Store for PSP Content for Sale Free or Purchase Availability by Country Picture SD XrossMediaBar themes and wallpapers Free and Purchase All countries Music Audio tracks in and format both standalone and from the of PS3 games. Free and Purchase • United States of America • Canada • Europe Video SD movies (including rentals) Free and Purchase • Australia • Canada • China • France • Germany • Hong Kong • Ireland • Italy • Japan • New Zealand • Portugal • Spain • United Kingdom SD trailers for upcoming theatrical releases Free All countries SD game videos (including trailers, behind the scenes, interviews, commercials, and promotional videos) Free All countries SD music videos from artists.

Free All countries Game PlayStation Portable full games Purchase All countries PlayStation Portable game add-ons and patches Free and Purchase All countries emulated games Purchase All countries emulated games Purchase All countries Access Free • United Kingdom PlayStation Store for PS4 [ ]. This section needs expansion. You can help. (August 2016) The PlayStation 4 version of the PlayStation Store was released on November 15, 2013 along with the console in North America, and on November 29 in most of Europe with the console two weeks following the North American launch.

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