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MMORPG.com
· Jul 1, 19:00 UTC
PlayStation Is Ditching Physical Games Starting In 2028; PS Vita And PS3 Stores Closing Over The Next Year
Get your physical collections together while you can, as PlayStation announced it will be ditching its physical games starting in 2028. Meanwhile, Vita and PS3 users will see the end of their online stores, with some markets halting service…
Game Developer
· Jul 1, 14:28 UTC
PS3 and PS Vita digital stores are closing starting August 2026
PlayStation will begin closing stores in select markets this August, and will finalize in July 2027.
Eurogamer
· Jul 1, 12:39 UTC
Sony announces an end to the PS3 and Vita digital stores
Sony has announced that it's ending support for its PS3 and PlayStation Vita stores globally in 2027. In select markets, support will end later this year.
TheGamer
· Jul 1, 12:23 UTC
PS3 And Vita Stores Closing Next Year
Sony has announced that the PS3 and Vita storefronts will be closing down, starting this year.