Hey everyone – We’ve got an exciting new feature coming exclusively to PlayStation Plus subscribers. Included in the system software update (v3.60) coming tomorrow to PS3, PlayStation Network’s new online storage for game saves feature gives PlayStation Plus subscribers the capability to back up game save data to the cloud. Online storage for game saves is a great way for PlayStation Plus subscribers to ensure that their data files are secure and also for users who wish to access their files from other PS3 systems.
The new online storage feature allows gamers to store up to 150MB of game save data and a maximum of 1000 data files per PSN account. Users also have the ability to back-up “copy-prohibited save data,” and all previously saved data may be restored once per 24 hour period. When the new feature launches, most PS3 titles will be compatible with online storage for game saves, and moving forward, all new titles will have the capability to offer the storage option.
As I mentioned before, online storage for game saves functionality is included automatically for PlayStation Plus subscribers with system software update (v3.60), which will be available on March 10, 2011, and users can access their stored data on the XMB at any time. Additionally, users who save their files to the cloud can access their data on any PS3, using their PSN sign-in ID.
PlayStation Plus subscribers should turn on the auto-download feature to ensure that the update will begin downloading as soon as it’s available, so you can start backing up your game saves right away. If you aren’t already a PlayStation Plus subscriber, be sure to check out our bi-weekly post highlighting the free games, discounts and exciting exclusives we offer, in addition to the upcoming online storage for game saves feature.
Other minor features will also be added via system software update (v3.60). For more information please visit http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps3/ once the update is live.
Considering that other free online services offer the same feature at no extra cost, I find the fact that you have to pay for this as disappointing.
I just see this as something that won’t get PS+ subscribers quite so annoyed when a PS3 YLOD’s. PS3 saves are fine now, but now you have to go buy another PS3.
Great, isn’t it?
/sarcasm
Finally, a truly fleshed-out feature for PlayStation Plus–looks like I’ll be signing up next week!
So non plus subscribers get the shaft yet again. this function should have been available day one. Now if someone’s system goes down ruining all save data and they aren’t a Plus subscriber then SCEA will say something like”you should subscribe to playstation plus so this won’t happen again”
These little things, as well as spectacular deals, have made PlayStation Plus go from decent to must have in the span of months. Thanks so much for this future-proofing option!
Congratulations, you just became Xbox Live. Will this be a new trend where all new features are locked to PS+ only just like your competitor locks everything to Live?
Why can’t I do this same thing, but backup to my PC instead of ‘the cloud’? Then I’m not using your network resources and I can backup my copy protected saves…
@divisortheory
You have nothing to complain about if you weren’t smart enough to back up your saves once in four years.
150mb had better be enough for all my saves… I have a ton.
@venom1976
If you don’t want to pay then use the FREE way to backup your saves. Buy a thumb drive and copy them over once in a while…problem solved. Whiner
Looking forward to this! Great move!
This made me buy PS+.
Thank you.
I love how there’s always something to complain about, it’s like, “i’ll give you 1 million dolars” and the whiners “yhea, but i want euros” !@#$ off
150MB? What the hell? I know I said I would’ve signed up for PSN+ when this became available but this is ridiculous.
Comparison to some free services:
Gmail – 7.5GB (and going up)
Yahoo Mail – Unlimited
Hotmail – Unlimited
AOL Mail – Unlimited
Yeah…..
It’s funny how people complain about ps+ getting everything…They should have known you get what you pay for…Your not being forced to pay lol
Sounds like it’s all manual right now.
Please look into adding some automatic options as well. Something like an option to sync the 5 most recent saves everytime I log in to PSN, or everytime I turn off my PS3.
I don’t want my saves to be gone when my PS3 yellow lights just because I forgot to manually sync it before it died.
@hush404
You have a ton as well? Try adding them up! I just did so myself. Counting only game saves that are 1mb+ (and not counting Afrika obviously) I have 93mb worth of game saves which is well over half the amount of space being sold… erm, offered to people. Oh, and those saves cover only 21 of my 64 PS3 games. 150mb isn’t even close to being enough.
What great timing! I signed up for Plus yesterday, and now this gets announced! I think I made a good decision to get Plus!
@110 what do you expect from a feature that is just now launching…Give it time i’m sure the capacity will increase.
Dear Playstation: Thank you!!!!
This is an awesome feature, especially the ability to be able to back-up copy protected save files like Assassin’s Creed II and Dragon Age :D
Yes Finally This is exactly what i needed because i have 2 ps3s that i use so now i wouldn’t have to copy the data to a flash drive anymore just save to the cloud!!! I hope all my saves will be able to backup, especially the ones i can’t copy, like SAM & MAX and will this work with PSone and mini saves too?
So in order for me to back up half my save data(locked save files) I have to pay $50 a year? That’s downright robbery that is.
…Another feature, with a dash of awesome sause!
too bad this is at the cost of everyone, playstation plus or not, losing psn for 11 hours so it can be set up on psn…
This is a great feature, thanks for answering to your customers.
I didn’t like the “most PS3 games” part though, I hope none of the ones I own are excluded from this.
Oh, and please include a “back up all” and “restore all” in a future update.
Hehehe… I’m exactly wanting cloud saves, however, the whole log into myPSn on another PS3 and accessing the saves is pretty decent…
nice idea sad that you have to be a psn+ though. dont get enough gaming in right now to make it worth it
Just bought Playstation Plus yesterday and this makes my purchase even better!
@PS BLog
Can you answer the question of if I’m a current PS Plus subscriber, can I buy a subscription card and renew ahead of my 13 months and get 13 months more. Or is the bonus 3 months only to new subscribers?
Current PlayStation Plus subscribers are eligible for another 3 month bonus with a paid one-year subscription (15 months), as long as the new 1 year subscription is purchased before this limited offer expires, so act quickly!