I'm a long time critic of the Playstation Store.  I dislike the lack of third party support, I dislike the "staggered release" strategy they've had so far, and I dislike the lack of PSone classics in North America. (and Europe, for my homies over there) But the last few weeks have been pretty cool.  The MGS4 database is a snazzy and unique companion to the actual game, the updates to Stardust HD have transformed it into a whole new game, we FINALLY got another actual classic PSone classic  in Rayman, and this Thursday we have Siren, which could be the best survival horror game in some time.  Even Eurogamer loved it, and those guys are way anal.  Also, we just recently got Elefunk, which has positive word of mouth, (and a five dollar price tag, which doesn't hurt) as well as getting 1942: Joint Strike this week as well.

Maybe they won't be able to maintain this momentum, maybe we'll see the next PSone classic in September, but right now, it's looking pretty good.  Siren is basically one of my most anticipated games for this year as a whole, and I rarely say that about a digital download title.

We could use alot more PS1 classics and better one at that note. I've seen the japan PSN store and they have some PS1 classics that would probably sell well if the were released in the U.S. and U.K. PSN store.

I really wish I liked Siren, I could use something to play right now. But after the demo, I found the controls were wonky, the characters were stereotypes and they've got bad voice actors. It still managed to scare the poop out of me though. I'm looking forward to PixelJunk Eden download-wise.

More PS1 games would be cool. But yeah, it's definitely getting there.

"I really wish I liked Siren, I could use something to play right now. But after the demo, I found the controls were wonky, the characters were stereotypes and they've got bad voice actors. It still managed to scare the poop out of me though. I'm looking forward to PixelJunk Eden download-wise."

They certainly need more PS1 games. I think the Japanese store has over 200 while in the US the store is at like 26. And I swear half of those are Jet Moto...

And even though I shop through the US store, they need to cut down on the wait times for PSN games between the US and Europe. It's just ridiculous.

"They certainly need more PS1 games. I think the Japanese store has over 200 while in the US the store is at like 26. And I swear half of those are Jet Moto...

And even though I shop through the US store, they need to cut down on the wait times for PSN games between the US and Europe. It's just ridiculous.
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Yeah big improvement but still needs more PS1 games ( as most of you say ) and please, bring to Europe that video download service so I can convince my father that the ps3 wasn't just about the games! lol

Also, no diferences between regions please ( I get that japanese would buy more one game than a european or an american... but it's just sad ) because in Spain, Europe... I think that they refresh the site every 2 or 3 weeks... what's with that!?

Keep up the good work :)

I think the store is alot better.  It looks more clean and loads alot faster.

Agreed, the PSN in general is looking good atm, PS Store is great, love the look and feel of i (better then XBLM IMO), video store added which has hella potential, and of course all the new PSN gamers coming out, truly original and awesome games, not just arcade game ports and whatnot.

The store is infinitly better than it was when it launched. A much cleaner and easier to navigate store.

The content is getting better as well. We no regularly get demos, which wasn't something that happenned in the begginig.

Now the video store adds more content.

They do need to increase the rate of PS1 Classic releases. As well as new games.

i think they did a great job launching the video store. its already full of excellent movies- one complaint though, older movies should have a bigger price difference from newer ones

i like how the ps store is good advertising of whats on the store. not like on Live Marketpace where they have ads for random stuff

The store a bit slow when loading as the video portion came up, but everything's all good now.  I just wish the store kept SDTV users in mind.

They just need more PS1 games. That's the only small gripe I have with the store.

I really dont care to download games at all. I dont know why but a disc just feels good to me. Im really upset I didn't get warhawk on bluray but oh well.

"I really dont care to download games at all. I dont know why but a disc just feels good to me. Im really upset I didn't get warhawk on bluray but oh well.
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The PS store has gotten way better than before.

I don't have a credit card to buy anything though, so I'm missing out on a bit.

I still cant believe Europe has C&C + C&C Red Alert and we don't. Tretton and his crew really have to start caring about releasing PS1 titles. Isn't it easy money for them?

but why do we need to give money foe such thing.

they need more downloadable games. I like the idea of having proper games to download like R&C QFB. they should put the whole MGS games up to number 3 on there, that would be cool, as a pack for around 15-20 pounds, including the really old MG games, I never played them.

if sony would release psn cards i would probably use the store. other than that it's a great service

"but why do we need to give money foe such thing."

The PS Store has been getting better and better, a bit more content every week would still be nice though. I'd personally like to see more PS1 classics added, and maybe PS2 games in the future.

"naju890_963 said:

"but why do we need to give money foe such thing."

Because the games take money to make, and if money is spent making games, but never recovered, then the games stop being made.

Star67, I agree.  back in April they said on the blog that the PSN cards were rolling out to retailers, but since then it seems no major national chain has gotten them, just random curb stores, military bases, and Mejier.  Which is pretty ridiculous over the course of three full months.  they need to mass produce those things, and get them into Wal-Mart and Gamestop for them to be effective at all.
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I think PSN has the best original games. It's about quality, not quantity.

Ratchet and Clank Future: Quest for Booty, Fat Princess, Super Stardust HD, PAIN, Warhawk, Wipeout HD, Gran Turismo 5: Prologue, SOCOM: Confrontation, etc.

PS classics

"I think PSN has the best original games. It's about quality, not quantity.

Ratchet and Clank Future: Quest for Booty, Fat Princess, Super Stardust HD, PAIN, Warhawk, Wipeout HD, Gran Turismo 5: Prologue, SOCOM: Confrontation, etc.
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i was excited for the video store but since i live in this shithole called Canada, I cant enjoy it. I wouldve been streaming movies all day long.

It should be easy to put up a PS1 classic, I mean they have tons in Japan. There are some good games that are coming out soon/later this year that are original and will help to set the PSN apart, such as PixelJunk Eden and Fat Princess. If they keep putting up good games, I'll be fine with the PSN. Also, if they keep updating the video store, I'll be even happier.

"I think PSN has the best original games. It's about quality, not quantity.

Ratchet and Clank Future: Quest for Booty, Fat Princess, Super Stardust HD, PAIN, Warhawk, Wipeout HD, Gran Turismo 5: Prologue, SOCOM: Confrontation, etc.
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lol we don't even have the video store here in Canada.

I actually like the new video store, now all I need is a bigger HDD. :(

I wish they put up more PS1 games like MGS and Resident Evil. But instead I just download the eumlator

"I actually like the new video store, now all I need is a bigger HDD. :(
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"More PS1 games would be cool. But yeah, it's definitely getting there."

Yea, its doing a lot better. I am actually spending more time online.

PS store is a really good service considering that it's free.