We’re still investigating this, but if you head on over to this address you can now shop online for everything that’s in the Sony Entertainment Network, and that includes the PSN.
It even features the ability to browse PS3 games (and buy them) with your PSN account.
It’s not working for every SCEE territory, but it’s definitely there for our UK-based readers, amongst others. Try here if you want to chance your luck with your own Store.
It’s really quick, looks lovely and – yes – it’s about time.
Browsing the catalogue pages for games is lovely, it’s got that parallax scrolling that the PS3 Store has, but much smoother and the ability to quickly see related stuff (like DLC) is a nice touch. The one for Tokyo Jungle, for example, is particularly slick.
Purchases appear to simply add to your download queue, they won’t (we think) start your PS3 downloading like the 360 portal does – you’ll need to power on and then check your queue to start things rolling.
We’re assuming the PlayStation Blog will have some kind of update on this in due course, but in the meantime we can confirm that you’re able to sign in browse the games section – pretty cool.
Via GAF.
hazelam
and it doesn’t take 40 seconds to load up like it does on the ps3. ^_^
Bodachi
Love it, it is a step in the right direction. Hopefully we will be able to push downloads to the PS3 & Vita sometime in the future. Also I want to be able to use it on my Nexus 7.
Bambo_19
IV BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR SOO LONG
flatspikes
Ideal for PSVita only like myself who will likely rebuy a PS3 in the future. No missing out on PS3 Plus content…
VINDICARE 40K
360 has been doing this for ages and it is a shame it took Sony so long! However, this is exactly what I’ve wanted since first buying a PS3 – it doing everything the 360 does and more.
Next generation I am simply going with one console and if Sony keep up all this effort whilst releasing a more developer friendly PS4, then it is a no brainer.
Whilst I’ve loved the 360 – it has been let down with bugger all must have exclusives in its later years. The PS3 has had a bumpy ride but it is ending on a high and the PS4 should be so much stronger following Sony’s relentless efforts to please us picky consumers.
blackredyellow
Very cool! As most have said though, about time.
yogh_wayne
I tried to access the German store but only got “This website is not available” messages so far.
blast71
GREAT! It doesn’t work with the PS3 browser! DOH!
freezebug2
Great news, should ease the traffic burden on the PS3 shop of horrors. It was really the final step needed for completion as you could check most Account management activity via SEN t’interweb site.
After Wednesday’s debacle trying to access anything from the newly updated store and coming away feeling less than euphoric but more than rock star hotel rampage ready, this is welcome news indeed! ;)