The new PS Store is really impressive, it's just as good, if not better then Marketplace. I have no trouble finding any new themes or wallpapers, and all my new content is easy and fast to get to as well. And that's saying a lot, given that I have DSL, lol. Really though, I'm very happy with the store. For those who haven't picked up the Sixaxis in a while, this deserves a going back to.

There's also a bunch of new content up, including GT5 Prologue, the new Warhawk DLC, all the Rock Band songs, new content for Super Stardust HD, the new Lair update/DLC, and a number of demos, trailers, and free themes and wallpapers.

the new PSN sotre is much better and easier to use. but the icons fotr the game selections do take a while to load. But it could just be that many people are using it.

but it does look great and is much better to use which is what counts.

For everyone that's been asking about it, I understand that PSN cards are just now being shipped to retail (a couple of news articles off N4G mentioned this.) Doesn't look like gamespot has caught this one yet.

Well it took them two weeks and for all the icons to load up is about the same lol also the EU firmware update as far as i could see didn't include the DTS-HD ?

its awful!!!After i downloaded the new firmware 2.30 i cant log in to ps store, it gives me an error (80023101)! Ive tried to restart the system multiple times, to restart my router, to delete some saved data, to change language and resolution, nothing helped! Now it's impossible to log in to my account...i'm wrecked(

PACOL250 "What would be nice if PSN actually sold the PSN Store cards that were essentially gift cards for your PSN Store wallet. I have yet to see them anywhere."

YES PLEAS, especially with that security breakthrough earlier this year, i would much rather pay for a card in a brick and mortar store than chance giving my credit card over the PSN, this would definitely boost sales 10X (so far i have no paid for anything on psn, but ghaving the opportunity to pay cash at a store rather than put my credit card online would improve sony's chances of snagging a little more of my cash)

not a bad job on the new store cos browsing is a lot easier with the new categories and its very simple to use. im not to bothered about the icons but there not as fast as on the walkthrough video

Much nicer layout, though I'm having problems with the icons loading as well. Hope they can fix that.

I like this new store .. soo what the images don't load fast .. just click on it and more likely to get a image right away on the new page for the item you clicked on and with the information and possibly a video to show off the content. and it has alot of items into one page then before ... for the people still complaining especially about the image loads ... can never be happy they always want to whine about something. i think Sony did a excellent job on the new store

Too bad as of last night the Icons never showed up...

it has a better layout, but still not that brilliant to be honest, and the icons take so long to load it isn't funny. I don't own a 360 anymore but the Xbox live dashboard integration/navigation is still better.

Well, aside from icons loading slow (prolly all the opening day traffic), I am very pleased with the new look. Much easier to navigate and THANK YOU for finally letting the Circle button take us back a page instead of exiting the store completely.

What a great upgrade to psStore - Easier to navigate and generally all round better . If I know what I want im in and out in seconds , the old interface took ages , Well done sony for listening to us ...

i really like the new store layout. its much easier to use

The new store is so much better than the old store. I have a pretty big TV so I didn't notice the font issue but I'm sure it would be a pain tor try and read on a small tv not using component cables. I do think Sony needs to hurry up and get the PSN cards out because both of my bank cards don't work.

Nice, Very Nice!!!

I checked out the updated store earlier.
It's hard as hell to read the text!
They need to have an option to make it bigger...

Oh boy!!! The revamped design of PlayStation Store is so much more accessible, prettier, more organised! Yea, the icons/avatars take a bit long to load but at least one is able to maneuver around the store much quicker. And yes, let's spend real dollar at the store; the use of points is old-fashioned.

@Serious: It's called simple math to figure out the point to dollar equivalents on XBL. If I'm correct, these conversions to US dollars are accurate:

100 MS Points = $1.25
500 MS Points = $6.25
1000 MS Points = $12.50
2000 MS Points = $25.00
5000 MS Points = $62.50

What's funny is that when stuff is released on PSN and XBL, the prices relatively equivalent on both.

What would be nice if PSN actually sold the PSN Store cards that were essentially gift cards for your PSN Store wallet. I have yet to see them anywhere.

I haven't seen the new PSN Store yet, but it seems to be good.

Only caveat that I can tell is you need a component cable if you dont have an HD TV. The font is really difficult to see on a standard def 480p TV

ooh, snazzy.

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What I like most about these changes is that it didn't cost me a thing! The ability to download movies and for the launch of Home would be great but I don't want to rush anything and have tons of headaches later. These things are cool but its the games that I truly love. Oh and ScreamDream are you kidding?!? Points? don't you know points are a rip off. with points you don't know exactly how much you are paying for something. I like using real cash. cause telling me that a game is worth 5000 points isn't the same as saying its $9.99. With actual money I can budget better. So please Sony stick with dollars and avoid a point system.

I'm very please with how things have been going with my PS3. Very please.

This is great, now all we need are a Sony Points card so more can buy online.

maybe it's because everyone is looking at the "new" look store, but icon load way too slooooooooooow. but it does look nice.

Just my opinion, i like the old store a bit better. But the new one is cool.

I have to say, the update is much cleaner looking and easier to navigate, but I can definitely see the xbox live influence. Better that than the old browser-like interface though.

Just took a look at it, and it looks alot better

An updated store is nice. They better step it up and start adding more content on par with XBLM though (Movie rentals, TV episodes, more demos etc.).

PS: When the frack is HOME? I'm beginning to smell the pungent aroma of vaporware. Come on Sony, show us you're serious about online.

Europe store is a mess. why couldn't they have kept it same as US store?

I wasn't demanding Home, I just said it would be cool once it gets here coupled with the new store. The entire system will have a perfect feel to it.

It's so much better now

takes forever to load the pics icons. whats that about?

They said next update they'll improve caching of store art/icons. Besides those little hiccups, it's a good design improvement.

its good but i find it dont load all content pictures and stuff and feels empty, great design tho.

yahoo!

Nice work, but we still need custom soundtracks...

hope it is good

This is good news... I HATED the PS Store.

Nice...

Thanks sony for changing the store. Any upgrades would be appreciated.

great organization, but i could use faster loading of icons etc. also some more content would spruce things up. movie rentals/purchases etc any time now please.....(we will PAY you for these services...)

The Playstation Store looks great!

Downloading now.

The PlayStation Store FTW!!!!

The navigation is nice, but watching & waiting for icons to load is still crazy.

Super fast browser and super audio, god I love my PS3!!!!

Anyone else notice the coincidence that the PS3 version of GTA4 is at the top of the "Today's #1 Game", meanwhile a plethora of GT5 ads are running on Gamespot. Just flash some money around and GS will do anything regardless of actual statistics. Reminds me of the Gerstmann incident. Uugh.

Pure Awesomeness!