March 12, 2007
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Sony Computer Entertainment posted a shnazzy little PDF with some Q and A’s that I came across today. I’m not sure who exactly was asking the questions, but here are some more details about Home, which sounds pretty cool:
- Home online service will be released on PS3 in October, 2007.
- Home will initially be accessible only via PS3. Over time, though, SCE will enable users to access Home features and services via “other networked mobile devices” like PSP and mobile phones.
- SCE is aiming for the initial download “to be under 500MB.”
- Publishers will see profit from content purchases (clothing, accessories), content auctions, and advertising.
- Home is targeting “everybody” in hopes of creating “a broad and diverse community of users.”
- Closed and open Beta will roll out between Apr.-Aug. and Aug.-Oct, respectively.
- Hall of Fame is a “Home Space” trophy room in which users “display their gaming accomplishments.” Trophies are only won through games that support the Home Trophy system; publishers and developers build trophies into the game’s structure.
- Home transactions will use the Sony Wallet system within the PSN Store.
- Each user will have an aprtment space that is private and can be modified over time. The basic apartment is free and will offer plenty of personalization options.
- Home content will be updated weekly and is being developed continually. Special content for things like Halloween will be available for a limited time.
- Users can have as many friends as PSN firneds list allows, which is currently 50.
- Parental controls will be available through PS3 and PSN; Home also employs the same age restriction policies as PSP and PSN.
- Home usernames will be the same as PSN account IDs.
