The PlayStation Store update still making the rounds among retro collectors in 2026 was a big one for PS4 owners, as both flOw and Pinball Arcade hit the system. flOw arrived as a cross-buy title, meaning one purchase unlocked the serene underwater experience across supported PlayStation platforms. Pinball Arcade, however, was not cross-buy—but every table could be sampled for free. That allowed players to see whether the PS4 version’s visual polish justified buying tables again. Yep, you read that right: a free test drive before handing over any cash.

🎮 PS4, PS3, and Vita Highlights

Over on PS3, the update served up a varied plate. The Walking Dead Season 2: Episode 1 made its debut for $15, while Minecraft landed at $20. Toki Tori could be picked up for $5, and AABS Animals gave pet lovers a passive gaming experience for the same price. Mutant Mudds Deluxe was available for $10 as a cross-buy game with the Vita, which felt like a smart way to stretch a dollar.

Sony’s underperforming portable, the Vita, also got its own slice of the action. Terraria arrived for $15, alongside a Vita version of flOw, Runner 2, Eufloria HD, Furmins, Sparkle, and the cross-buy version of Mutant Mudds Deluxe. The handheld’s library was quietly becoming a cozy home for indie gems, even if hardware sales were still struggling at the time.

🧩 Bundles

Bundles were another big part of the update. The PS3 saw the 9-in-1 Mega Bundle for $3, Foosball 2012 Ultimate Foosball Bundle for $3, the Grip Games Indie Bundle, the Record of Agarest Series Bundle with three games for $50, and the Rain Holiday Bundle that included the game, a holiday theme, and the OST for $15. That Rain bundle felt like a genuinely thoughtful package for the season.

💰 PS Plus Freebie and Discounts

On the free front, PS Plus members could grab Dyad on PS3. The game had been a critical darling, and getting it at no extra cost was a nice win. Sale prices for PS Plus users were equally eye-catching. Far Cry 3 dropped to $18, its Ultimate Edition to $21, and Hitman: Blood Money HD to $4.25. Guacamelee, a cross-buy pickup, was an unbeatable $3.75—seriously, that price was almost rude to the developers. God of War Ascension was $10, Knytt Underground cost $2.50 as a cross-buy title, PixelJunk Shooter 2 and PixelJunk Sidescroller were $2.50 each, and Limbo was $3.75 on both Vita and PS3.

🕹️ More Deals and Demos

Beat Hazard Ultra was only $2.50, and for twin-stick shooter fans with a ton of music on their PS3 hard drives, it was a no-brainer. Deadpool offered a day or two of fun for its $24 price tag—maybe not a long-term relationship, but an entertaining fling. Angry Birds Star Wars was $33 on either PS3 or Vita, though notably that price did not get both versions, which felt like a bit of a gut punch compared with earlier cross-buy habits. Just Dance 2014 was $30, while LEGO Marvel Super Heroes dropped to $24 on the Vita.

Finally, demos hit the store for players who wanted to try before buying. Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z received a demo on both PS3 and Vita. Minecraft got a demo on PS3, while Terraria and Sparkle received demos on the Vita. Those free slices of gameplay made the update feel generous, even for fence-sitters.

Even in 2026, this lineup stands out as a snapshot of a transitional era—when Sony was pushing cross-buy, PS Plus was heating up, and indie titles were beginning to share the spotlight with bigger franchises. The PS4 had not yet built a massive library, but updates like this one kept early adopters busy while reinforcing the idea that smaller, stylish experiences could hold their own on a new console.