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PSN getting a upgrade?

January 08, 2008 in News comments 16

Ever since day one PS3 owners have been crying for a more content and a new format for PSN. And now it seems there wishes may be granted. Howard Stringer has just announced that the Playstation Network will be expanded, and after which video's and other media will be distributed directly to your PS3. How do you like that?

The PS3's start? Fairly close to disastrous. Things are slowly improving, though, and Sony chieftain Howard Stringer wants to ensure they keep improving. To that effect he's told News.com that the PlayStation Network will soon be expanded, after which Sony will finally begin distributing videos and other multimedia content straight to your PS3.
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  • 1
    joshthegreat Jan 8, 08
    But we already knew Sony were going to expand to videos and such. Is this a mere expansion of services, or will yhe actual PSN get a make-over?
  • 1
    iLLmatic Jan 8, 08
    I really don't care about videos and tv shows. I want more demos, game previews, behind the scenes expectations specifically for PS3, PS1 downloads. What are they waiting for? Why would they not take advantage of this situation with the PSN?
    • 0
      Alvaroduck Jan 8, 08
      Yeah, I've been wanting more PS1 downloads (mainly MGS >.<) too. The new videos sound cool, though.
  • 0
    redneonfish Jan 8, 08
    Tbh, i'ld rather have in game xmb god damnit
    • 0
      iLLmatic Jan 8, 08
      They're already working on it.
  • 0
    dmf_dynasty Jan 8, 08
    You can check/send messages through Rock Band so in game XMB is clearly possible.
  • 2
    X_MANBEARPIG_X Jan 8, 08
    "The PS3's start? Fairly close to disastrous."

    Why do people keep saying this? For some weird reason, the PS3's start seems to get worse every time someone mentions it.
    • 0
      iLLmatic Jan 8, 08
      lol speak the truth. I couldn't have said it any better.
    • 1
      Red 9 Jan 8, 08
      The PS3's release wasn't disastrous. It wasn't great, it was good, but much much better than disastrous.

      People are getting too pessimistic. Like MBP said, every time someone talks about the PS3's launch, it sounds worse and worse every time. By 2009, everyone will be saying "The PS3's release was the worst in the absolute universe, I am so absolutely disgusted".
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    StarJet Jan 9, 08
    more psone games is what i would say is necessary than anything
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    Bri Jan 9, 08
    I'm glad they're revamping it, many a time have I heard complaints about PSN...I def. agree MGS needs to be a download! But as for a poor start, I recall people getting shot outside of a Walmart trying to get PS3's...and those consoles at launch going for $4000 on eBay. hardly a poor launch.
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    tekmosis Jan 9, 08
    When I first loaded up the store I found it very unintuitive and navigating around trying to find what you might want is not the greatest experience and I can see it turning some people away.

    If they are doing a revamp/make over I can only cross my fingers and hope they do it right this time. Not only if it's free but if it's great to use as well it will be a very competing factor against LIVE.

    The PSN itself needs a more organized messaging system. The mail system they have now is rather shabby looking. Social networks are a huge attraction for people; if Sony can integrate great social tools, an appealing store front, all while keeping it free...well, we can only look forward to what's to come (:
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      Seeker X Jan 9, 08
      That's what's bothering me. Government can't do a better job without taxes, I don't expect much to improve in the Store without some sort of catch...though to be honest, the way the Store looks is not as big of a deal as what it should have inside, I'd rather they focused on content rather than design.
    • 0
      tekmosis Jan 10, 08
      oh totally, I would rather see more content and keep the store as is. But, a remodel of the store would be nice as well.
  • 0
    ZhaoYun88 Jan 9, 08
    We all know all we are going to get is Video Clips of games or films, the parts where not bothered about.

    Because we want more downloadable games, PS1 games and demo's we wont get this
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    MusiKon Jan 9, 08
    Unless this network update includes Mac support, I could care less.

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