After installing the new software version, owners of both consoles will no longer be able to create accounts from these devices. A phone or computer must be used for this.
Updates numbered 4.89 on PS3 and 3.74 on Vita also improved security. From now on, device owners must use two-factor authentication when attempting to sign in to PSN.
Just like when setting up a new profile, resetting a password will require using another device, such as a phone.
These updates are yet another step toward phasing out the devices’ functionality. Last year, the option to pay for digital games using credit cards and PayPal was disabled.