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PSN getting a upgrade?

Silver Mirror | January 08, 2008 | News | Playstation 3 
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 thumbs!
    joshthegreat | January 08, 2008
    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?
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    iLLmatic | January 08, 2008
    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 thumbs!
      Alvaroduck | January 08, 2008
      Yeah, I've been wanting more PS1 downloads (mainly MGS >.<) too. The new videos sound cool, though.
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    redneonfish | January 08, 2008
    Tbh, i'ld rather have in game xmb god damnit
    • 0 thumbs!
      iLLmatic | January 08, 2008
      They're already working on it.
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    dmf_dynasty | January 08, 2008
    You can check/send messages through Rock Band so in game XMB is clearly possible.
  • 2 thumbs!
    X_MANBEARPIG_X | January 08, 2008
    "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 thumbs!
      iLLmatic | January 08, 2008
      lol speak the truth. I couldn't have said it any better.
    • 1 thumbs!
      Red 9 | January 08, 2008
      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 | January 09, 2008
    more psone games is what i would say is necessary than anything
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    Bri | January 09, 2008
    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 | January 09, 2008
    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 (:
    • 1 thumbs!
      Seeker X | January 09, 2008
      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 thumbs!
      tekmosis | January 10, 2008
      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.
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    ZhaoYun88 | January 09, 2008
    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 | January 09, 2008
    Unless this network update includes Mac support, I could care less.

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