Sony opens web browser for PlayStation Store

Posted Mar 18, 2007 at 11:24AM by QJ Staff Listed in: News Tags: PlayStation Store, PSOne, Sony
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PlayStation Store now has a web version - Image 1

A couple of days ago, PlayStation 1 (PSOne) original Wipeout was released at the PlayStation Store as a downloadable game for the PlayStation Portable (PSP). Quite unfortunately, as we all know, the video game can only be downloaded by fans who have a PlayStation 3 (PS3) as well.

Anyway, we discovered something that might change all these in the near future. There is now a web browser of the PlayStation Store that can be accessed without the console. It features several content such as movies, trailers, demos, and as we've mentioned, full PSOne originals for your handhelds.

But it seems that this version of the store is still in its "testing stage" so to speak, as fans can't buy anything from there yet. It's just there for those who have eyes to see. All in all, we have to say that this is a rather interesting development. Could Sony be working on something that is actually useful for PSP users?

We guess we'll find out in due time. In the meantime, if you want to check the site, hit the Read link below.

 
 
 

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by The Last Master - 2007-03-18 06:14
» First

First!



Web browser eh? that sucks...

by The Last Master - 2007-03-18 06:17
» Wait a sec

i mis interpreted that, THATS SWEEEEEET!!!!



Since i have 2 psps one is 3.11 thats great!

by Vincent - 2007-03-18 06:22
» More Like The Loser Master!

WOW! Ur First. Can u now tell us who is Second, Third + Fourth.

by ALL UR MUMS - 2007-03-18 06:32
» ALL UR MUMS

IVE *****ED ALL FIRST POSTER'S MUMS

by Stunt - 2007-03-18 06:40
» What the hell!?

What the hell man? I sent this to you guys on Friday March 16th, 2007 with a source link:



http://cyncronizedgames.com/2007/16/03/playstation-store-now-viewable-through-pc/



And asking you to thank Stunt. Thanks a lot, a REAL FRIGGIN' LOT!

by CRW - 2007-03-18 07:06
» Meh

I guess this is good for non-homebrewers.

by Snarg - 2007-03-18 07:07
» .

Don't waste your time submitting news to QJ.

They almost never give credit, and many times they just ignore your entry, and then days later, release the news item anyways.

by The Last Master - 2007-03-18 07:08
» Yes

Yes i can, and so you know, i love to mess with people, especially the ones like you.

by The Last Master - 2007-03-18 07:10
» And you....

Apparently people don't understand i also comment.....



That and that I say first cuz i like people who get pissed by people who say first.

by The Last Master - 2007-03-18 07:12
» QJ sucks

Yet we still insist on being here.... Oh well.

by jim - 2007-03-18 08:06
» RE FP

Grow up, you arent funny

by kyelewis - 2007-03-18 08:07
» Sooo...

... why not just *not* say first? It stops anyone else from legitimately saying it, and means you don't sound like an ass :)

by Snarg - 2007-03-18 08:08
» .

Choosing a PSP news site is like choosing a political leader.

They all suck, but you since you have to choose, you choose the one that sucks the least.

by DUB - 2007-03-18 08:22
» ...

I actually think it's some type of reference page to see what is on the store without turning on your PS3. If you click download on an item it tells you how to do it on your PS3 and nothing else. Hopefully that changes soon.

by highps3 - 2007-03-18 08:35
» Just an online store crackheads..

Seriously what is the matter with the above posters?





All that was said was you can use your normal browser to look at the Ps Store and it turns into the above?



Ok then... Some of you need serious mental help and im 100% serious about that... Please, for the sake of the human race go talk to a family memeber or a friend..

by unknown - 2007-03-18 08:36
» in may

we're going to have to wait a while unfortunatley. they said that there would be some new exciting developments for the psp coming this may and i bet this is what they were talking about. i know that waiting sucks, but if its for something this good.......what the hell i hope it comes out sooner

by The FIRST Master - 2007-03-18 10:38
» Sort of first

Well done Dave!! Iv not heard that one before!

by ALL UR BUMS - 2007-03-18 10:40
» ALL UR BUMS

Ouch that sure told them! I bet there crying to the mums. Your a legend well done!!

by Stunt101 - 2007-03-18 10:46
» What the hell indeed!!?

Every week I send them new on the new PSP2! But they either don't post it up or they post it and put it as "rumours"! How dare they! Its always from a reliable source! And even comes complete with picture clearly designed with Pant Shop!! HOW DARE YOU INDEED!!

by Korlithiel - 2007-03-18 11:48
» Very exciting news

Since I use Dark_Alex's latest custom firmware I hope that this means that as soon as Sony locks the store a new custom firmware or a patch arrives to give us all the ability to buy our PS games instead of only being able to use an image to create an eboot.



I wonder if this means that the PS3 will be worth getting now, since Sony won't be using it to hold the PSN hostage much longer I mean.

by Nick - 2007-03-18 12:54
» What are you guys talking about...

If you goto the link you can clearly see that its not a place for PSP owners to go and download games. Its just a place for people to goto and see whats in the Playstation Store. There isn't even any talk about the stuff there being downloadable from the that site.

by Anonymous - 2007-03-18 12:56
» "web browser"?

Here in the West we like to call it a "web site". A browser is the software you use to access it. Please do keep up with the times and the terribly confusing 21st century terminology, QJ.

by Martin - 2007-03-18 13:48
» Should Be

I made my own version of what I think this website should look like:



http://www.webdesignerchoice.com/

by The Last Master - 2007-03-18 13:59
» To jimm

YOU KNOW NOTHING OF FUNNY....







piss off

by mohaas05 - 2007-03-18 14:07
» read dummy!

you can see it says Download it bold text but it isn't a link yet. that means the store is still under construction.

by choo choo - 2007-03-18 15:39
» re:

amateur

by ThE AvEnGeR - 2007-03-18 16:17
» Learn to hack your PSP at...

Learn to hack your PSP at avenger.hacker.googlepages.com

by idiot - 2007-03-18 22:41
» keep your reading updated

they mean that sony opened the psp's %u201Cweb browser%u201D to access the playstation store %u201Cwebsite%u201D. you are correct in what a web browser is, however you obviously have poor reading comprehension skills.

by Mentality - 2007-03-18 22:46
» QJ wrong again

Read the first paragraph and it states it all very cleary, the site is infact to let people know about the playstation stores and how to access it VIA the PLAYSTATION 3



"Go online WITH YOUR PLAYSTATION®3 Computer Entertainment System and your PLAYSTATION®Net work account to access the PLAYSTATION®Sto re to view all the cool content:

Including free game demos, fully downloadable games, PSOne® classics for the PSP®(Playstatio n®Portable) system, movie and game trailers"



It doesn't say anything about...



"a web browser of the PlayStation Store that can be accessed without the console. It features several content such as movies, trailers, demos, and as we've mentioned, full PSOne originals for your handhelds"

by Anonymous - 2007-03-19 00:02
» umm

If they meant that, they should've written that. It's not that I don't understand what it says, it's just that the article, as it is, makes no sense.



"Sony opens the PlayStation store to users without a PS3" - sure, no problem

"PlayStation store accessible via the PSP's web browser" - no problem



but



"There is now a web browser of the PlayStation Store" - gb2/english101.

by Mentality - 2007-03-19 00:24
» Oh and...

At mohaas05 - the download button is to go and see what will be available to download at the Playstation®Sto re only downloadable through the PS3 browser.

by Nick - 2007-03-19 08:11
» ...

Open your eyes. No where on this site http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/Store does it say Download. All it says under each item is the name of what it is and then it links to a page about that item.



From Mentality: At mohaas05 - the download button is to go and see what will be available to download at the Playstation®Sto re only downloadable through the PS3 browser.

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