Sony has announced that it will gradually shut down the PlayStation Store for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) and PlayStation Vita (PS Vita). Sony has announced in their blog post that they are shutting down the PlayStation Store for the PS Vita and PS3. The rollout will begin in August 2026 when the PS3 PlayStation Store closes in Mexico, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In all remaining countries, the PlayStation Store for both the PS3 and PS Vita will close in July 2027. According to Sony, the closure is necessary due to the PS3 and PS Vita platforms can no longer support the modern payment processing and commerce systems used by the PlayStation Store. The company added that it is shifting its resources toward newer PlayStation platforms. Sony has announced the launch dates and pricing for its upcoming gaming-focused hardware, including the new FlexStrike fight stick and a PlayStation-branded gaming monitor. Read more in our articles including "Sony to shut down PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita" and "AYANEO launches Pocket Micro 2 Retro Handheld".
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May 29, 2026Sony has announced that it will gradually shut down the PlayStation Store for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) and PlayStation Vita (PS Vita). Sony has announced in their blog post that they are shutting down the PlayStation Store for the PS Vita and PS3.
The rollout will begin in August 2026 when the PS3 PlayStation Store closes in Mexico, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In all remaining countries, the PlayStation Store for both the PS3 and PS Vita will close in July 2027. According to Sony, the closure is necessary due to the PS3 and PS Vita platforms can no longer support the modern payment processing and commerce systems used by the PlayStation Store.
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