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    Sony planning significant PlayStation Network redesign, reports say

    Sony likely can’t wait to watch 2011 recede in the rearview. Between the earthquake and resulting tsunami that rocked Japan in March and the April network intrusion that left the company’s online services out of commission for a full month, there have been too many setbacks already, and there’s still half a year left on the calendar. With renewed effort now being put into creating a more secure online environment for its users, it’s really no surprise to hear that Sony is working on a redesign for its PlayStation Network.

    The details come from Reg Hardware, which cites no source but offers some specifics on what we can expect from the new look. The redesign is compared in the report to the competing Xbox Live and Steam services. Sources tell Reg that Sony is currently in the market-testing phase, and that the new look uses “an aesthetic layout with logically marked sections and rolodex lists.”

    Product pages for games and movies find inspiration in IMDB.com, with details such as title, publisher, developer, genre, director, leading actors and so on linking to related content on the right side of the screen. Deals of the Week will now be highlighted with their own section and the overall design will drop the deep blues in favor of lighter, brighter colors.

    Here’s a tip, Sony: if you really want to get serious about taking on the likes of Xbox Live and Steam, bring in party chat and other community-oriented features. PlayStation 3 owners play online plenty, but it’s out of necessity. Xbox Live users did the same prior to the introduction of a party chat, but that feature created a whole new way to interact with your friends online. It enhances the experience, gives people more of a reason to sign on and congregate. Just saying.

     

    5 comments

    • AWESOME  •  10 mths ago
      Actually, I feel inclined to believe that Sony will bring in party chat. They have included it on the PSVita, so I wouldn't be surprised if there was a major PSN update before the PSVita's release.
    • NoVIRGA  •  10 mths ago
      Actually, I can't wait for Ps3's tsunami game ... in radioactive 3D. Wanna bet?
    • Big Pupusa  •  10 mths ago
      Party Chat on the PS3 is a good idea.
    • SiempreSuAmor  •  10 mths ago
      Who cares! I just want to be able to play the game without having to find 7 more players every time I want to play! And be paired preferably with others that are just as good as me so I don't get fragged before I can even shoot a single shot nor get cursed out for killing everyone! C'mon it can't be so complicated now can it...

      Also if I can't demo a game in 3D I'm not buying it no matter how cheap it is!

      On another note, a 3rd person shooter with a camera floating behind my head so I can see the character flop around everywhere IS DEFINATELY NOT A FIRST-PERSON 3D SHOOTER!

      Plus I hate having to back out to see my slow downloads in the queue only to then get an update that takes just as long but I cannot put into the background, only also go through a long install. I download a game, I should then be able to play it, not 2 bigger screens in between.

      I don't care what color the screen is, heck make it pink for all I care, what a minute, it is already pink and blue, baby colors, nevermind, it can't get any worse but i don't care, the gaming is our only concern. Get your priorities straight.
    • H00ked 0n f0nics  •  10 mths ago
      They will never bring party chat we have been asking for year's, sony is utter rubbish.
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