Sony to Close PlayStation Mobile




/ 9 years ago

playstation mobile

After suffering a recent dearth of interest, Sony Computer Entertainment is to close its PlayStation Mobile software delivery service.

Sony tried its best to push the service and attract independent developers – “to help out all the talent out there” – by waiving the publisher licence fee (€80/£65/$99) for a promotional period, but not even that was enough to boost interest. The licence fee promotion, which allows developers to publish games on PlayStation-certified devices, will now last for the duration of the service. Though, each licence is valid only for a year, so after the promotion expires it may be necessary to renew it for a fee annually.

PS Vita users who want to continue playing games purchased through PlayStation Mobile need to complete the device activation before the service closes. Go to [Settings]> [PSN]> [System Activation]> [PlayStation Mobile]> [Activate]> [OK].

PlayStation Mobile will close on 10th September, 2015, though the storefront will be taken down earlier, on 15th July. Closure of the PlayStation Mobile Developer Portal will follow on 30th November, 2015.

A final warning, courtesy of Sony:

Ensure you have downloaded all of the games that you want to keep, because after 10th September 2015 you will not be able to re-download your purchased content.

Devices that are not authenticated prior to 10th September 2015 will be unable to access previously purchased PSM content after that date.

Source: EuroGamer


Topics: , , ,

Support eTeknix.com

By supporting eTeknix, you help us grow and continue to bring you the latest newsreviews, and competitions. Follow us on FacebookTwitter and Instagram to keep up with the latest technology news, reviews and more. Share your favourite articles, chat with the team and more. Also check out eTeknix YouTube, where you'll find our latest video reviews, event coverage and features in 4K!

Looking for more exciting features on the latest technology? Check out our What We Know So Far section or our Fun Reads for some interesting original features.

eTeknix Facebook eTeknix Twitter eTeknix Instagram eTeknix Instagram
  • Be Social With eTeknix

    Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Reddit RSS Discord Patreon TikTok Twitch
  • Features


Send this to a friend
})