Room was first announced atTGS 2009. It could be launched directly from the PlayStation Network section of the PSP'sXrossMediaBar after it had been downloaded and installed onto the PSP system. Just as with Home, PSP owners would have been able to invite other PSP owners into their Simulated rooms (called "my rooms") to "enjoy real time communication."[5] The service would have been free, with additional premium content available at launch.[6] It was to be available for all models of the PSP; Sony announced that it would allow users to create3-D avatars, room spaces, blogs, albums, and chat support.[7]
A screenshot of Room.
Aclosed beta test was conducted from October 2009 up to April 15, 2010, with selected PSP owners receiving an invitation to participate, and further details. PSP owners in Japan were able to sign up from September 24 to October 5, 2009, on the Japanese website, requiring access to the internet from their PSP, age of 18 years or more, and aPlayStation Network master account.
Development of the service was halted on April 15, 2010, in light of the feedback from the participants, with SCE Japan thanking them for their feedback.[citation needed]
