What is PSN? Clearly explained

The PlayStation Network (PSN) is a platform for Sony's game consoles. You can find out exactly what PSN is and what possibilities Sony's platform opens up in our practical tip.

PSN: Sony's PlayStation Network

As the name PlayStation Network suggests, the platform is connected to Sony's consoles. It forms a network for players, for example to compete against each other in online games. It is also an online shop, similar to the Play Store for Android or iTunes for Mac and iOS.

• The PlayStation Network allows players to play together or against each other in online games. The service is free on the PS3 and PS Vita consoles. A PS Plus membership is required on the PS4.
• The PlayStation Store is also accessible through the PlayStation Network. In addition to games that are purchased and downloaded to the respective console, this also provides films for a stream and additional content for games.
• The PlayStation Network is also available on smartphones and tablets from Sony.

New streaming services in PSN

Sony recently launched another part of the PlayStation Network. With the help of the streaming service PlayStation Now, games can be transferred to TVs and mobile devices in addition to the consoles.

• With PlayStation Now, it should also be possible in the future to stream older titles from PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2.
• This year the Sony Entertainment Network was fully integrated into the PlayStation Network with the PlayStation Music and PlayStation Video services.
• Via the VidZone feature, the PlayStation Network offers many music videos that can be saved and listened to in playlists.

In the next practical tip, you will learn how to set up Spotify on the PS3. Another article will tell you if your Playstation network has a problem.