Sony Corp.'s U.S. game division on Tues. said that a revamped Playstation Store for the Playstation 3 is now available for download in the new system software 2.30 release.
The new store is a native application to the PS3 rather than the web-based store front used in the previous version.
The Playstation Store features new browsing categories, including "New Releases", "Downloadable Games", "View All By Title", "Add-Ons", "Demos", "Videos", "Themes & Wallpapers", and "Featured Items".
Nearly 900 pieces of content are currently available, including PS3 games, PSone titles, game demos and videos, Blu-ray disc movie trailers, game themes, wallpapers, and more.
Additionally, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, the latest entry in the racing franchise, will be available for download at the Playstation Store on Apr. 17.
Sony this month released the Dualshock 3 controller to U.S. retail. The device features rumble functionality not found in the Sixaxis controller.
In June it will retail a new 80GB PS3 SKU that includes Konami Corp.'s Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots