PlayStation@Home

Q	Is PlayStation@Home a global service

A	Yes.

Q	What can I do in PlayStation@Home?

A	PlayStation@Home is an all-new service that let users meet with new friends and play games online to enrich their experience with PlayStation®. More contents will be provided in the future to bring about an even more dynamic life in PlayStation@Home.

Q	What is the required network environment for using PlayStation@Home?

A	It is the same as using PLAYSTATION®Network (“PSN”). ○For wired network environment ･ Subscription to a broadband connection service with any Internet service provider (ISP) 1 ･ Network devices, such as a modem or router ･ LAN cable (supplied with the "PS3" system) ○For wireless network environment ･ Subscription to a broadband connection service with any Internet service provider1 ･ Network devices, such as a modem or router ･ Access Point2 1:Refers to a high-speed network connection service, such as FTTH, ADSL and CATV. *2:Not required if your modem or router can also serve as an access point.

It is the same as using PLAYSTATION®Network (“PSN”).

○For wired network environment
･ Subscription to a broadband connection service with any Internet service provider (ISP) *1
･ Network devices, such as a modem or router
･ LAN cable (supplied with the "PS3" system)

○For wireless network environment
･ Subscription to a broadband connection service with any Internet service provider*1
･ Network devices, such as a modem or router
･ Access Point*2

*1:Refers to a high-speed network connection service, such as FTTH, ADSL and CATV.
*2:Not required if your modem or router can also serve as an access point.

Q	Do I need to pay for using PlayStation@Home?

A	The current plan is that download and use of PlayStation@Home will be free of charge and some charged services may be provided in the future.

Q	How many avatars can I have?

A	You can only have one Online ID in PlayStation@Home for every PLAYSTATION®Network account. However you are free to change the sex and appearance of your avatar at any time and save your setting afterwards.

Q	Is the username in PlayStation@Home different from the Online ID or Online Name (a nickname that can be adopted by more than one user)?

A	It is the same as the Online ID of PLAYSTATION®Network. Please note that if a friend in your Friends List has already set an Online Name with PLAYSTATION®Network, his/her Online Name will be displayed in the list but not the Online ID.

Q	Can I log in to my PlayStation@Home account from my friend’s PS3™?

A	Logging in is possible but some information will not be displayed. 　A PLAYSTATION®Network account contains important information such as credit card number and needs to be managed carefully.

Q	Is there a system to monitor improper behaviors?

A	We monitor the public spaces of PlayStation@Home regularly. We also provide a channel for users to report improper behaviors to the administrator of Home.

Q	Is there any guidelines to regulate user’s behavior?

A	User’s behavior in PlayStation@Home must be complied with the guideline provided at PLAYSTATION®Network.

Q	Can a user report his/her grievance against another user’s behavior?

A	Yes. We will conduct investigation after receiving a report. We will terminate the account of relevant user and prohibit him/her from using our service if necessary.