Sony announces that the PlayStation Store support for the PS3 and PS Vita will end in stages, with full shutdown planned by July 2027. Multiple outlets report that some regions lose access earlier. Sony’s update says support stops first in select markets later this year, with Mexico, Honduras, and Nicaragua ending service in August 2026. The changes then expand to additional countries, including broader parts of Latin America and some Middle Eastern markets, in late 2026. After that, remaining regions continue until the global end date in mid-2027. The articles describe this as the conclusion of long-running digital distribution for the two consoles’ storefronts, following years of reduced relevance as newer PlayStation platforms take over. The Verge, Eurogamer, Polygon, Digital Trends, and Pushsquare all describe the closure as phased and confirmed by a Sony announcement on the PlayStation Blog, with the final July 2027 timeframe applying to the remaining markets not included in the earlier cutoffs.