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PS3 & PS Vita PlayStation Store Shutting Down 2027 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Sony Interactive Entertainment will be shutting down the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in July 2027, preventing new digital game and DLC purchases. Previously purchased content will remain downloadable. Some regions will see earlier closures due to payment processing standards.
Sony announces an end to the PS3 and Vita digital stores
Sony announced it will be closing the digital stores for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita globally in July 2027, with some regions seeing closures later this year. While previously reversed due to fan backlash in 2021, the company cites the need to evolve commerce systems and focus resources on modern platforms. Games already purchased will remain downloadable.
PlayStation is pulling "previously purchased" digital movies from users' libraries
Sony is removing hundreds of previously purchased digital movies from users' PlayStation libraries starting September 1, 2026, due to content licensing arrangements. This includes Studio Canal titles like 'Terminator 2' and 'Total Recall', which will no longer be accessible. The move highlights the risks associated with digital purchases, as terms and conditions often allow for content removal.
Stray for Nintendo Switch now gets free upgrade to Switch 2 version digitally
Annapurna Interactive is offering a free digital upgrade for Stray from the Nintendo Switch to the Nintendo Switch 2 version. This upgrade applies only to digital purchases of the game.
'A real concern for millions and probably hundreds of millions of European citizens' - Stop Killing Games has its day in European Parliament and it seems to go very well
The initiative Stop Killing Games presented its case for regulation in the European Parliament to address the issue of video games becoming unplayable after sale due to discontinued services. The hearing, which garnered over 1 million European citizen signatures, highlighted concerns about consumer rights and the permanent disabling of sold games, with officials pledging to investigate copyright regulations and potential solutions. Founder Ross Scott emphasized that this practice, exemplified by games like The Crew, results in consumers losing access to products they have paid for without adequate recourse.
My Nintendo Gold Points Going Away - NintendoFuse
Nintendo is discontinuing its My Nintendo Gold Points program on March 24, 2025, at 9:30 PM PDT. While Gold Points will no longer be earned on digital purchases or new physical game releases after this date, existing points will remain valid for 12 months after issuance. The My Nintendo Platinum Points program will continue unaffected.
Switch 2 will mean the loss of this great Nintendo eShop feature
Nintendo will discontinue its My Nintendo Gold Points rewards system for digital purchases on the Nintendo eShop starting April 1, 2025. Existing Gold Points will remain valid for 12 months from their earning date. This change precedes the upcoming launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, suggesting a potential overhaul of Nintendo's loyalty programs and eShop strategy.
