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Official PlayStation app for iPhone now available in select countries

by Kelly Hodgkins Jan 11th 2011 at 8:00PM

Sony announced its official PlayStation app was coming to iOS last month, and now it has landed on the App Store. The PlayStation App hooks into Sony's PlayStation network by requiring you to log in using your network ID. The gaming-oriented application lets you follow your friends, find the games they own and read their status updates. You can also monitor the trophies that you have earned and keep track of current happenings via the PlayStation blog. While the PlayStation app lets you digest gaming-related information and browse your friends' info, it does not let you play actual games.

Version 1.0 of the app is free and can be downloaded from the App Store. The app will launch initially in select countries such as France, UK, Germany, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands, with expansion to other countries expected soon. It is compatible with the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch running iOS 4.0 or later.

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Adrian vG

The background isn't animating! Disappointment.

January 12 2011 at 5:15 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Patriks7

It's not?! What's the point of this app then?! :p

January 12 2011 at 6:56 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
luinil

would like to see that in Japan...

January 11 2011 at 9:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
steve

this may be more of an apple api issue than a playstation one, but all i want is to be able to use my iphone as a wireless keyboard for the ps3. the onscreen keyboard is painful!

January 11 2011 at 9:27 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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glad

I've downloaded it logged and it works like a dream, checked my trophies etc. The PS3 probably the only thing Sony has got right, as its an amazing machine!!

January 11 2011 at 9:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Evan

snubbing the US? good luck with that

January 11 2011 at 9:01 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
tekkenshihan

It's not in the app store yet.

Did anyone even download it or verify it was ready for download or do you just like toying with me??!

January 11 2011 at 8:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Kelly Hodgkins

I updated the title so it was more clear that the app was available in select countries.

January 11 2011 at 9:03 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
utterer

Not In The US Store yet it seems. Looking forward to checking it out though.

January 11 2011 at 8:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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neoranga

This app is by SCEE. http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2011/01/11/the-playstation-official-app-now-available-for-download/ . It might not make it to the US itunes store.

January 11 2011 at 8:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tali

What about giving us the ability to control our PS3 with our iPhones/iTouch?

January 11 2011 at 8:04 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Jason

Keep dreaming.

(I know I am...)

January 12 2011 at 7:33 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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