The US PlayStation blog has been updated with the announcement that PSN users can now link their PSN IDs to the official forums. The link provides a details FAQ on how to go about making use of this novel feature.

Once you’ve linked your IDs, you’ll receive all the following benefits:

• Identify yourself on the Web using your PLAYSTATION®Network portable ID
• Display your PLAYSTATION®Network portable ID on social networking sites
• Meet other PLAYSTATION®Network members
• See who’s who on the PlayStation message boards
• Keep tabs on your PLAYSTATION®Network friends on the Web with the Friend List

Handy that.

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