What was the name of Sony's virtual world social network for PlayStation 3?

Sony's virtual-world social network for the PlayStation 3 was called PlayStation Home. Developed primarily by Sony Computer Entertainment's London Studio, it operated through the PlayStation Network as a free online community service.

PlayStation Home let users create avatars, visit public spaces, decorate personal apartments, meet other players, play mini-games, and access promotional areas linked to PlayStation titles and brands. The project began development in the mid-2000s and was originally conceived as an online hub before becoming a larger 3D social platform.

Home opened to the public as a beta service on December 11, 2008. Its “beta” label remained throughout its life, even as the platform expanded with games, events, virtual items, and partner spaces. It closed on March 31, 2015. PlayStation Network was the underlying online service, while PlayStation Plus was a subscription program; neither was the name of Sony's virtual world.