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'''PlayStation Network''' (PSN) is the online service used by PlayStation consoles starting from [[PS3]]. During the development stage for the PlayStation 3, Sony expressed their intent to build upon the [[PlayStation_2_emulators#Network_Adapter|functionality of its predecessor]] by creating a new interconnected service that keeps users constantly in touch with a "PlayStation World" network. In March 2006, Sony officially introduced its unified online service, tentatively named "PlayStation Network Platform". A list of supporting features was announced at the Tokyo Game Show later the same year.<ref>[[Wikipedia:PlayStation_Network#History|PlayStation Network History]]</ref>

During the development stage for the PlayStation 3, Sony expressed their intent to build upon the [[PlayStation_2_emulators#Network_Adapter|functionality of its predecessor]] by creating a new interconnected service that keeps users constantly in touch with a "PlayStation World" network. In March 2006, Sony officially introduced its unified online service, tentatively named "PlayStation Network Platform". A list of supporting features was announced at the Tokyo Game Show later the same year.<ref>[[Wikipedia:PlayStation_Network#History|PlayStation Network History]]</ref> *Netplay in RPCS3 was introduced by GalCiv, who developed [https://wiki.rpcs3.net/index.php?title=Help:Netplay RPCN] (an open-source server that emulates the P2P match-making done on the PlayStation 3). RPCN can also be used to communicate with [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Wn2EkQj_bZpgrT-xiDbqHkx91jcCHn34nXkl2Sv0GOs/edit#gid=0 private servers] for games that require a dedicated server for multiplayer features. In this regard, games that require a custom server will not work unless a fan-made, [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Wn2EkQj_bZpgrT-xiDbqHkx91jcCHn34nXkl2Sv0GOs/edit#gid=0 private server] is created. This is outside the scope of the emulator and will have to be developed by the community. RPCS3's 2024 updates introduced a '''friend and invite system''' in its QT interface[https://twitter.com/rpcs3/status/1753390620750532909]. This allows you to invite or join friends for online sessions in supported titles. It's important to note that this feature replicates the original functionality and is separate from the XMB interface's friend system and the PlayStation Network (PSN) service.*There is a are separate dedicated project projects called "[https://github.com/PSOnlineReturnalGaming PSORG Revival]" and "[https://github.com/hashsploit/clank clank]" to restoring PlayStation first, and Sony Medius servers-based titles/third party original online functionality for gaming history preservation and education purposes.

:: ''MAWK3 - ===PlayStation Home==={{Infobox software|logo = PlayStation Home.png|logowidth = 200px|title = PlayStation Home|developer = London Studio|publisher = Sony Computer Entertainment|active = No|platform = [[PS3]]|type = Online Service, Virtual World|website = [httpshttp://wwwus.youtubeplaystation.com/watch?v=q8jxDdSvaCg How to Connect to Every psn/playstation-home/ PlayStation Home]}} PlayStation Home was a virtual 3D social gaming platform developed by Sony Computer Entertainment's London Studio for the PlayStation 3 Private Servers in 2023(PS3) on the PlayStation Network (PSN). It was accessible from the PS3's XrossMediaBar (XMB).[[Wikipedia:PlayStation_Home|1]],  *There is a project called '''[https://www.youtubegithub.com/watch?v=W3tvci1oHPk Most Active PS3 DestinationHome/Destination-Home-Online Communities in 2023Destination Home]'''; a preservation team dedicated to restoring [[Wikipedia:PlayStation_Home|PlayStation Home]]'s original online functionality and network services, but progress is heavily reliant on the development of '''[https://wwwwiki.youtuberpcs3.comnet/watchindex.php?vtitle=6_DeYXFvH7g Most Active Online Help:Netplay RPCN]'''; as key networking functionality is yet to be implemented. ==PlayStation 4==There is no [[Preservation_projects#Private_Platform_Servers|preservation project for emulating PSN private platform server service '''for PlayStation 3 Games in 20234''']] at the moment, or [[PlayStation_4_emulators#Hardware_features_and_peripherals|any kind of implementation on the emulator side]]to connect official servers. ==PlayStation 5==There is no [[Preservation_projects#Private_Platform_Servers|preservation project for emulating PSN private platform server service '''for PlayStation 5''']] at the moment, or [[PlayStation_5_emulators#Hardware_features_and_peripherals|any kind of implementation on the emulator side]] to connect official servers.

*[[Online PS2 games]] (Using LAN tunneling ([https://www.teamxlink.co.uk Xlink Kai]) or unofficial DNS servers)*[[How To Play PCSX2 Online]]*[[PlayStation 2 emulators#LAN tunelling]] (Playing PS2 games online inside PCSX2LAN tunneling compatible PlayStation 2 emulators)

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