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Wednesday 16 April 2008

PLAYSTATION® Network, XMB™ and PLAYSTATION® Store


Sony includes Playstation Network on the PS3 which provides online and network services which offer distinctive benefits to consumers and developers. Consumers are able to enjoy PS3 network capabilities from which the basic features such as online gaming is completely free. As far as developers goes, it allows them more freedom and creativity in the development of their games and exciting online/network services which, previously, Sony hadn’t managed to include in their consoles and games.

The entry way into Playstation Network is XMB (Xross Media Bar), which is the navigation system that enables a complete suite of entertainment experiences in three key areas: gaming; network and web connectivity; and other entertainment contents such as movies and music. The XMB interface allows PS3 users to experience multiplayer games across the network; communicate with other players via chat, voice or video; browse the web; download gaming content; store/view pictures and video; download and listen to music; and shop online.

Through the online Playstation Store, consumers can find such items as game demos, game-related content and downloadable casual games, including titles developed by Sony Computer Entertainment World Wide Studios exclusively for download and play only on PS3. Once users create a unique, secure Playstation profile, they cannot only communicate with other PS3 users, they can also utilize an electronic wallet to purchase content in the Playstation Store.

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