PlayStation

Summary

PlayStation is a gaming brand created and owned by Sony. The PlayStation console has been around since 1994, and since then, the brand has grown into an ecosystem of consoles, games, accessories, and services.

Best Practices

This section includes tips and how-tos that have been used throughout different gaming programs. The following are only best practices and can be modified to best fit your programs needs and restrictions.

Popular Games

The following titles are widely used in hospital gaming programs. If included in this list, they are compatible with PlayStation 4 and newer generations, unless stated otherwise. For an in depth look at recommended games for specific therapeutic purposes, reference Child Play's Therapeutic Game Guide. For ratings of games based on age/developmental appropriateness, visit The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website. For consumer-rated content, utilize Common Sense Media.

• Minecraft | Rated E10+
• Rocket League | Rated E
• Madden NFL | Rated E
• Fortnite Battle Royale | Rated T
• Overcooked! | Rated E
• Disney Dreamlight Valley | Rated E
• Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales | Rated T
• Fall Guys | Rated E

Policies & Procedures

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Account Settings & Management

PlayStation Network accounts grant users access to online gaming, shopping, and connecting with friends across PlayStation services and consoles.

Services & Subscriptions

PlayStation Plus

PlayStation Plus launched in 2010 as a paid subscription service that offers gamers a catalog of hundreds of games for one monthly price. T