PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita to remain after Sony U-turn

Plans to shut the PSP store will go ahead as planned on July 2

Jim Ryan, president and chief executive of Sony Interactive Entertainment, said it was “clear that we made the wrong decision”. Daniel Law/PA

Sony has backtracked on a decision to shut the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita devices following a backlash from players.

Last month, the tech giant announced it would close the digital stores for both consoles in the summer, meaning users would no longer be able to download legacy titles.