UPDATE: On November 17th (Pacific Time), the PlayStation network will undergo maintenance. Once this maintenance window has completed, the new policy will apply. If you want to purchase content under the current rules, please do so before this maintenance begins on November 17th.

We’d like to inform you of some upcoming changes to the usage policies for PlayStation Network game content. As of November 18, 2011, the number of devices that can be activated on one PlayStation Network account for game content purchased from the PlayStation Store will be updated as follows:

For game content purchased after November 18, 2011, a new policy will apply and the number of devices that can be activated will be as follows:

• PS3: Users will be able to play the game on up to 2 activated PS3 systems.
• PSP: Users will be able to play the game on up to 2 activated PSP systems.

Please note that this update will not affect game content purchased before November 18. The PSP rights include PSP-1000/2000/3000 series as well as the PSPgo system.

PlayStation Network users are able to change the activation setting through each device, and Sony Computer Entertainment plans to provide a new PlayStation Network account management website where users will be able to deactivate particular devices attached to their PlayStation Network account via their PC.

For more details on how to activate/deactivate the devices, please visit here or contact consumer services.

This Friday, November 26th, we’re very excited to bring you two new fantastic offerings for the PSP-3000 and PSPgo systems. Available at retailers nationwide, the Black Friday PSP and PSPgo bundles are your all-access passes to the most immersive and engaging handheld gaming, available at an incredible value.

For the PSP-3000 Fans
The PSP Holiday Pack ($129.99 MSRP) offers the magic of Little Big Planet, a great movie and memory – as well as a PSP-3000 all for one great price. It includes:

• Piano Black PSP-3000 system
• LittleBigPlanet game on UMD (Universal Media Disc)
• Karate Kid UMD movie
• 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo

For the Digital Consumers
The PSPgo 3-Game Digital Pack ($149.99 MSRP) is for those of you who live a digital lifestyle. With no discs to carry around, a large 16GB hard drive, and an awesome price, the PSPgo Black Friday bundle is the ultimate portable digital gaming system. It includes:

• PSPgo system
• Three full-game downloads:
• LittleBigPlanet
• SOCOM Fireteam Bravo 3
• Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters

At most retailers, these are one day events and are while supplies last, so if you haven’t purchased a PSP-3000 or a PSPgo yet, now is the time! We hope you’re all as excited about these deals as we are. Be sure to keep an eye out for these special offers this Friday. Enjoy!

First, we’re excited to introduce a new $9.99 “Favorites” software line. Featuring a healthy variety of your favorite titles, this new value line will reconnect you with some of your old favorites or introduce you to titles you haven’t played before. Initial Favorites games will include:

• Ape Escape: On the Loose
• Buzz! Master Quiz
• Hot Shots Golf Open Tee
• LocoRoco 2
• Patapon 2
• PixelJunk Monster Deluxe
• SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo
• Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow
• Twisted Metal: Head On

We’ve also partnered with your favorite game publishers to include titles such as Justice League Heroes (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment), Manhunt 2 (Rockstar Games), Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment), Pinball Hall of Fame: Williams Collection (Crave Entertainment), Silent Hill: Origins (Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.), Sims 2 (Electronic Arts), The Warriors (Rockstar Games) and so many more.

Want to get your hands on some of the best PSP titles of all time? We’re proud to announce the induction of four new games into the PSP “Greatest Hits” collection:

• Gran Turismo
• LittleBigPlanet (PSP system)
• Resistance: Retribution
• Secret Agent Clank

If you don’t own these fantastic titles, be sure to pick them up now for only $19.99!

Wait, the fun doesn’t stop there… If you purchase a PSPgo system from today through March 31, 2011, you will receive an e-mail with a PlayStation Network voucher to download three games absolutely free! With premiere titles such as LittleBigPlanet, Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters and SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3, the PSPgo “Digital Game Pack” offers you an $80 value while giving you access to a great variety of our biggest games to get you started gaming on-the-go. What better way to get started with an all digital, full-scale, console-quality handheld gaming experience?

If you’re still looking for more, the PSP has got you covered. With a robust lineup of titles to choose from, you can always find the kind of game you’re looking to play. With newly released and upcoming titles such as God of War: Ghost of Sparta, Hot Shots Tennis, Invizimals, KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep, METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER, and ModNation Racers, PSP continues to bring you unparalleled gaming experiences only possible on the PSP platform.

The battlefield is Orson SF, and the challenge will be held on the soon-to-be-released Fat Princess: A Fistful of Cake for PSP and PSPgo.

We’ve already got the media combatants lined up. What about the gamers who’ll face them? Well we’re hoping that you’re reading this post! If you’re going to be in the San Francisco area next Wednesday, April 21st, we cordially invite you to our Fat Princess: Tournament of Cake.

Community members will be going head-to-head against members of the media for the bragging rights and fun prizes! Teams will consist of four members on each team, and losers will get eliminated down until the ultimate community and media teams are left standing – they’ll then battle it out for the grand prize the coveted title of Cake Boss (ok, never mind, that’s Buddy Valastro). At the end of the night, all community members who participate will walk away with a free downloadable voucher code for Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake!

Additionally, attendees will be able to get their hands on upcoming PSP titles ModNation Racers, Invizimals and Hot Shots Tennis PSP (working title), as well as re-visit recently released PSP titles echoshift, Patchwork Heroes, Eye of Judgment Legends, MLB 10 The Show and SOCOM Fireteam Bravo 3.

Here’s what you need to know:

Wednesday, April 21, 6-9 p.m.
Orson
508 4th St.
San Francisco, CA 94107

You can RSVP on our Facebook Fanpage. Check-in desk will be on the second floor on the Mezzanine level.

Cocktails and appetizers will be served. And cake. Lots of cake :-)

All attendees must be at least 18, or be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Space is limited to 100 total attendees, so make sure you RSVP and get there early! Once the Community Bracket is locked in, no further participants may enter the tournament (but all will receive a voucher to download the game and get some game time in).

*not really

With only two weeks until MLB Opening Day, the 2010 baseball season is about to kick into full gear. Once again heralded as the most realistic baseball simulation on the market, MLB 10: The Show has been embraced by media since launching earlier this month enjoying positive reviews from the likes of ESPN.com, CBSNews.com, KNTV-NBC/NBC News, G4TV, Kotaku, and Yahoo! Games—just to name a few. For those of you traveling this spring, MLB 10: The Show PSP is the perfect game to take on the road. Whether you’re following your team on Spring Training, hitting the beach for Spring Break, or just taking a time out from your living room, The Show for PSP and PSPgo offers the deepest experience short of you actually stepping onto the diamond, all while on the go! To give you a small taste, here’s a look at our MLB 10: The Show PSP trailer. We’re also going to be giving away PSN voucher codes for this title, so be sure to keep an eye on the PlayStation Twitter feed for a chance to score an MLB 10: The Show PSP voucher.

Welcome to The Show!

For a limited time, we’re offering an incredible value to all of you PSP newbies. Now through Sunday, March 21, 2010, U.S. and Canadian consumers who purchase a new PSPgo system can download one of our top PSP titles from the PlayStation Store at no additional cost. How you ask? In short, this limited-time offer combines the PSPgo system with a PSPgo In-game Promotion Code, which entitles you to a digital download of either LittleBigPlanet (PSP) or Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines.

The PSPgo In-game Promotion Code redemption process is simple:

• You must purchase a new PSPgo unit between Thursday, February 18, 2010 and Sunday, March 21, 2010.
• To redeem code, you must create a PlayStation Network account or login to your existing account directly from your PSPgo system.
• SCEA will then e-mail a code (using the email associated with one’s PSN account), which is good for one qualifying PlayStation Network account to download the game for the PSPgo system, via the PlayStation Store.
• All in-game promotion codes must be redeemed by March 31, 2010.

With more than 300 downloadable games, and more than 2,700 movies and 17,000 TV episodes available on the PlayStation Network (video download service available to U.S. residents only), PSPgo is the ultimate handheld entertainment system designed for the digital lifestyle. Again, the PSPgo In-game Promotion Code will only be available for a short while so be sure you take advantage of this limited offer soon. As always, we look forward to hearing your feedback. Enjoy!

This was yet again a great opportunity to give players and families a chance to relax, get some food and drink, and play some of the latest PlayStation games including MLB 10: The Show, Gran Turismo 5, ModNation Racers and God of War III. Of course we didn’t just leave it at that. We also brought back the custom laser etching machine to carve some customized designs into PSPgos and wooden cases to provide for the all-star players. The PSPs were painted with unique all-star colors in a variety of styles, and etched with a design of the player’s choice. The laser machine went into overtime though, as the team laser etched the customized PSP boxes, a variety of notebooks, and even random guest items like phones and laptops. Additionally, Sony Electronics was kind enough to donate some equipment to also include for the players.

It was incredibly cool to see how unique each player went with their custom PSPgo design. Can you guess whose PSP this is? (Click through for the answer)

…or this? HINT: It’s not Dwyane Wade.

In addition to getting early hands-on time with the games mentioned above, the competitiveness of these guys also showed with players challenging each other to MLB 10 The Show, racing laps in GT5 with determination, and trying to tackle boss after boss in God of War III. To top it off, NBA 10 The Inside cover athlete Brandon Roy of the Portland Trailblazers stopped in to check out the games and spend some time with the various media that were in attendance. Unfortunately due to injury we didn’t get to see Brandon play in the game, but we did get to witness his skills at the various games available.

Current and former NBA players that stopped by the lounge included:

• Nate Robinson
• Brandon Roy
• Paul Pierce
• Kevin Durant
• Rajon Rondo
• Chris Paul
• Deron Williams
• Derrick Rose
• JR Smith
• Al Horford
• Taj Gibson
• Russell Westbrook
• Stephen Curry
• Dikembe Mutombo
• Patrick Ewing
• Brook Lopez
• Bruce Bowen
• Marc Gasol
• Demar DeRozan
• Ronny Price
• Anthony Morrow
• Flip Murray
• Omri Casspi
• Danilo Gallinari
• Louis Amundsen

You can see all the pictures of the players and their custom PSPs in Flickr. But we can’t possibly leave without showing off a pic of LeBron’s custom PSPgo, plexi case and kicks. Enjoy!

Plus, unlike ordinary credit cards, the PlayStation Card gives you access to exclusive members-only deals on Sony products and the opportunity to pile up points at the PlayStation Card website for your chance to win fantastic Sony prizes.

Now if only it could wrap all those gifts, as well!

We are in the midst of one of the most exciting times for PlayStation as we continue to redefine entertainment experiences for consumers, both at home and on the go. Over the past few weeks we’ve launched several game-changers such as the sleek 120GB PS3 at a new price point of $299. We’ve also introduced more storage capacity with the 250GB PS3, debuting November 3 at $349. We’ve made unprecedented strides in digital and mobile entertainment with the availability of PSPgo. Last week we launched the critically acclaimed UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves which is receiving rave reviews. The best part is that we’ve only just begun an onslaught of relentless, rich content hitting throughout the fiscal year, including Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time, God of War III, MAG, and ModNation Racers.

We’re also seeing tremendous response to the great value of the newer, slimmer, lighter 120GB PS3 system, which surpassed its one million unit mark worldwide just after three weeks on shelves. In NPD Group‘s September 2009 video game sales data, released today, the PS3 ranked as the top console sold for the month, beating out all our competitors. It was also the only hardware platform to realize an increase of 112% when compared to the same period last year.

The PSPgo is driving additional momentum for the entire PSP platform. In its first three days on store shelves, top retail partners experienced a 300 percent lift in overall PSP hardware sales compared to the previous week. During this time, the PlayStation Network also experienced the largest number of downloads ever for a single week period. In addition, the new 250GB PS3 will provide the ample storage needed for what is expected to be a big Blu-ray holiday with blockbuster releases like Transformers 2, Star Trek and Hangover. And we’re continuing to stack the chips this holiday with great game content including God of War Collection, LittleBigPlanet – Game of the Year Edition as well as popular third party titles like Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Assassin’s Creed 2.

If you haven’t already experienced UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves for yourself, this is a must-have this season. The Naughty Dog team has delivered a truly visually stunning and immersive game that is clearly only possible on the PS3. It has garnered an average review score of 96 with over 64 perfect scores by game reviewers. This game promises to be a system seller for PlayStation and we couldn’t be more pleased.

There simply has never been a better time to be part of the PlayStation family and we look forward to providing you with the best entertainment content and experience for many, many years to come.

Jack Tretton

To help build excitement for the November 3 launch, GamesTrailers.com has provided an exclusive first look at the new trailer for Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier. Check it out!