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As both [[Xbox 360]] and [[Wii]] had their own digital distribution system, so must Sony have one for the [[Play Station 3]] and [[Play Station Portable]]. The system seems to aim for a medium between [[Xbox Live Arcade]] and [[Wii Ware]], favouring both new downloadable games (usually a slightly more non-standard kind than Xbox Live Arcade) and games from the first [[Play Station]]. Although, it should be noted that [[No Export for You|the selection of PSOne Classics in Japan]] rivals even that of the [[Virtual Console]], while other regions are a bit wanting at the moment. PSN is even beginning to have [[Sega Genesis]] and [[Turbo Grafx 16]] games available, as well as a huge release of updated [[Neo Geo]] games (along with their own controller). While the Japanese service is better than its western alternatives, the [[Play Station]] Network is still in the ring against both [[Xbox Live Arcade]] and Nintendo's [[Wii Ware|pair of]] [[Virtual Console|services]].
As both [[Xbox 360]] and [[Wii]] had their own digital distribution system, so must Sony have one for the [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Play Station Portable]]. The system seems to aim for a medium between [[Xbox Live Arcade]] and [[Wii Ware]], favouring both new downloadable games (usually a slightly more non-standard kind than Xbox Live Arcade) and games from the first [[Play Station]]. Although, it should be noted that [[No Export for You|the selection of PSOne Classics in Japan]] rivals even that of the [[Virtual Console]], while other regions are a bit wanting at the moment. PSN is even beginning to have [[Sega Genesis]] and [[Turbo Grafx 16]] games available, as well as a huge release of updated [[Neo Geo]] games (along with their own controller). While the Japanese service is better than its western alternatives, the [[Play Station]] Network is still in the ring against both [[Xbox Live Arcade]] and Nintendo's [[Wii Ware|pair of]] [[Virtual Console|services]].


Currently, the digital delivery system is not exactly having a good time. External attacks by [[The Cracker|hackers]] (who also seem to have stolen data by the crapload) have caused a ''massive'' shutdown to the [[Play Station]] Network. However, these news have been heard a lot by now, so for other details [[wikipedia:PlayStation Network outage|you can just check]] [[The Other Wiki]].
Currently, the digital delivery system is not exactly having a good time. External attacks by [[The Cracker|hackers]] (who also seem to have stolen data by the crapload) have caused a ''massive'' shutdown to the [[Play Station]] Network. However, these news have been heard a lot by now, so for other details [[wikipedia:PlayStation Network outage|you can just check]] [[The Other Wiki]].


Currently, Sony's "Welcome Back program" has just been revealed, at last, with - as promised - two ''free'' games out of five (for [[Play Station 3|PS3]] users) or four (for [[Play Station Portable|PSP]] users). The problem is that the games offered were major games (such as ''[[Little Big Planet]]'') with sequels either out or coming out, annoying several users. Sony, however, quickly assured the userbase that they were going for quality rather than quantity.
Currently, Sony's "Welcome Back program" has just been revealed, at last, with - as promised - two ''free'' games out of five (for [[PlayStation 3|PS3]] users) or four (for [[Play Station Portable|PSP]] users). The problem is that the games offered were major games (such as ''[[Little Big Planet]]'') with sequels either out or coming out, annoying several users. Sony, however, quickly assured the userbase that they were going for quality rather than quantity.


=== Downloadable [[Play Station 3]] games released include: ===
=== Downloadable [[PlayStation 3]] games released include: ===


* ''[[Suguri|Acceleration of SUGURI X-Edition]]''
* ''[[Suguri|Acceleration of SUGURI X-Edition]]''

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As both Xbox 360 and Wii had their own digital distribution system, so must Sony have one for the PlayStation 3 and Play Station Portable. The system seems to aim for a medium between Xbox Live Arcade and Wii Ware, favouring both new downloadable games (usually a slightly more non-standard kind than Xbox Live Arcade) and games from the first Play Station. Although, it should be noted that the selection of PSOne Classics in Japan rivals even that of the Virtual Console, while other regions are a bit wanting at the moment. PSN is even beginning to have Sega Genesis and Turbo Grafx 16 games available, as well as a huge release of updated Neo Geo games (along with their own controller). While the Japanese service is better than its western alternatives, the Play Station Network is still in the ring against both Xbox Live Arcade and Nintendo's pair of services.

Currently, the digital delivery system is not exactly having a good time. External attacks by hackers (who also seem to have stolen data by the crapload) have caused a massive shutdown to the Play Station Network. However, these news have been heard a lot by now, so for other details you can just check The Other Wiki.

Currently, Sony's "Welcome Back program" has just been revealed, at last, with - as promised - two free games out of five (for PS3 users) or four (for PSP users). The problem is that the games offered were major games (such as Little Big Planet) with sequels either out or coming out, annoying several users. Sony, however, quickly assured the userbase that they were going for quality rather than quantity.

Downloadable PlayStation 3 games released include:

Downloadable PSP games released include:

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