PSN

Short for position

PSN is the PlayStation Network, Sony's online gaming and digital media service for PlayStation consoles.

Players use PSN to buy games, play multiplayer online, and connect with friends: What's your PSN?

Add me on PSN.

The initialism functions as shorthand for a user's PlayStation username.

platform

PlayStation Network

Sony's online gaming service

  • SonyJapanese electronics and entertainment corporation
  • PlayStationSony's gaming hardware brand
  • consoleComfort in distress

PS3 · PS4 · PS5 · DualShock · PlayStation Plus · firmware · updates · account · digital distribution · downloads

multiplayer

online

Network-connected state

  • matchmakingArranging romantic connections
  • co-opMember-owned organization
  • PvPHuman-versus-human game mode

friends list · party chat · voice chat · lobby · crossplay · squad · clan · leaderboard · ranked · tournament

subscription

PlayStation Plus

Sony console subscription service

online access · discounts · trials · streaming · renewal · annual · benefits · exclusive content

Categories
Opposites
competing gaming platforms

PSNXbox Live

Microsoft's gaming subscription platform

Steam · Xbox Game Pass · Game Pass · Battle.net

abbreviation vs full form

PSNPlayStation Network

Sony's online gaming service

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Rated G