Emails sent to users over the last few days described the upcoming changes to the Playstation Network accounts. All accounts will be migrated to the newly established Sony Entertainment Network umbrella in preparation for the upcoming Vita release. I’m hoping this migration will stop some of the fragmentation throughout Sony’s device lineup. For example: I buy a Sony Xperia Play, but I can only purchase 10 PSOne classics because I’m forced into a separate market place, as opposed to the PSN market place. Will Xperia’s and all of their products have access to the Sony Entertainment Network? Or will this simply be a user shift for Playstation 3, and prospective Vita owners? I hope option a is the effect. Comments after the sony email.
On February 8, 2012, your “PlayStation®Network account” will be renamed a “Sony Entertainment Network account” or a “SEN account” in conjunction with Sony Computer Entertainment’s PlayStation®3 system software and PlayStation®Vita system software updates. (Note, this change will not be applied to the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system at this time.)
For general purposes, this account change is a change in name only. Your username or password will not change, nor are we asking you to change them. In accordance with this transition, some necessary naming changes will be made to the TOS and Privacy Policy.
This transition is based on Sony’s goal to enhance its unique digital entertainment offering. As a series of these activities Sony started last September, PlayStation®Network will be aligned with “Sony Entertainment Network.” This helps us get closer to our goal of establishing a global comprehensive network platform of services across games, movies, music and more, all accessible from one convenient account.
Thank you for your continued loyalty and support during this transition.
Sincerely,
The Sony Entertainment Network Team