PlayStation - Online Services

Online Services

Online gaming on the PlayStations first started in July 2001 with the release of PlayStation 2's unnamed online service in Japan. Later in August 2002 saw its release in North America, followed by the European release in June 2003. The service is still active and continues to be played by gamers.

Released in 2006, the PlayStation Network is an online service focusing on online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery. The service is provided and run by Sony Computer Entertainment for use with the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable video game consoles. The service currently has over 50 million users worldwide. The Sony Entertainment Network provides other features for users like PlayStation Home, PlayStation Store, and Trophies.

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