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Title: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on February 28, 2010, 11:36:42 PM
Today, a few PSN users reported issues with "trophies" unlocking and overall sign-in errors.

Hours laters, "a few" became "thousands" as PSN is now unavailable to non-'SLIM' PS3 users worldwide.  Exact causes (and solutions) are unclear at this time, which is fueling angry internet masses.

http://mashable.com/2010/02/28/psn-down-8001050f/

http://www.ps3trophies.org/forum/announcements/39949-read-psn-service-down-some-titles-unplayable-55.html

I lost 1/2 of the Heavy Rain trophies I earned today.   >:(

Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: TaraJayne on March 01, 2010, 01:38:18 AM
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I lost 1/2 of the Heavy Rain trophies I earned today.   >:(


Dude I am not surprised your pissed thats a whole trophy you lost lmao
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on March 01, 2010, 05:39:14 AM
It took me a few attempts to sign in yesterday, I was only playing a demo so didn't experience any Trophy issues.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on March 01, 2010, 11:56:38 AM
UPDATE:

I've been reading through various articles and forums.  Apparently the problem is being caused by a CMOS internal hardware error in early model PS3's (aka "Fat" / "Phat").

The internal clocks are trying to display the date as February 29th 2010, but February 29th does not exist this year.  Because of the nature of the problem, many people that don't even use PSN (or the internet) are still experiencing issues.

The Real Problem - how is Sony going to fix this?

Some users are reporting that they have managed to fix this themselves by opening their PS3's, removing the backup battery from the motherboard, and allowing the internal clock to reset (offline).  This is of course a temporary fix since signing into the PSN (if possible) will update the clock and cause the problem all over again.  This method will also void any warranty the console has, and risks damaging internal components that shouldn't be messed with by novice users (ie.  most  users).

It may be possible to somehow revamp the CMOS internal clock through a firmware update.  If so, Sony would need to make these updates available through postal mail since not all PS3 users have internet access, and the problem is being experienced by users regardless of internet access.  If a manual fix is required, Sony may need to offer a recall-esque repair/replacement program similar to Microsoft's RRoD extended warranty service.

Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on March 01, 2010, 12:06:57 PM
(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/comment/9/2010/03/660017fd2cfaaa3e76c38f881a9ca197/340x.jpg)

 :D

Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on March 01, 2010, 12:30:56 PM
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on March 01, 2010, 12:33:04 PM
cheers for the info Neato, good stuff  :)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: CRracer_912 on March 02, 2010, 10:17:07 AM
I watched a couple of videos on how to disassemble the PS3, most were the launch models.  My fat that had the isssue was one the newest of the 40GB models released and it was totally different inside.  There was only 7 screws holding the top half on, plus one for the top cover.  My battery had a plug that was right behing the blue ray drive and my top half had no ribbon cable connecting it to the lower half like in videos.  It literally took 5 minuntes to do this.  I was curious to see how dusty it was in my PS3, and to my surprise, it was nearly spotless!

My 80GB is also the newest 80GB realease, and is oneof two FAT SKU's to have been reported to not have the issue along with the new slim models.

Both of mine have been out of warranty for awhile, so it was no big deal to me.  However, I was able to peel the warranty sticker off without any issue and install it back to where it appears to have never been off.

The date on the affected PS3 was set back to 12/31/1999 upon turning the unit on.  I do not have it sign on online automatically, nor do I set the time from the internet.  After doing the battery 'trick', it booted up to a date screen of 1/1/2009, which I thought was odd.  I wondered if it got that date from the previous firmware update, and that the firmware update apparently does not 'flash' the bios, much the same way a computer BIOS update does.  I'm guessing the next leap year this thing thinks it is having, it will reset to the 2009 date perhaps?

I still don't see how waiting until March 2nd corrected the issue because the user always had the ability to set the correct date.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on March 02, 2010, 10:44:39 AM
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: CRracer_912 on March 02, 2010, 10:55:21 AM
Yep, it says the same thing.  Have you synced your trophies from the XMB?  When you view the trophies on your XMB do all your different trophy/games show up?

I found out something interesting yesterday about the trophies.  I have two PS3s, one I only have GT5P on, no trophies in this game. The other I play everything on (got a good deal on the one, so WTH :) ).  I did a sync trophy on the GT5P console and it brought all my trophies and games they go with to the new console.  My next feat will be to see if I can sign in to PSN from both consoles at the same time, just to see if I can crash the entire network like I did yesterday....
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: CRracer_912 on March 02, 2010, 10:57:12 AM
BTW, I just clicked on to my profile, is that what you are comparing too?  I kinda like the new PSN look.  I noticed my trophy page looks different than yours, like I'm really cool or something...  ;D
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: CRracer_912 on March 02, 2010, 11:00:04 AM
I just did a compare between you and I on the trophy page and it shows my trophies, and it shows '-' for you, but perhaps that is because of the difference in games.  However, it show you have trophy level 2 and '23' trophies.

PSN doesn't update as quickly as live does, I've noticed.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on March 02, 2010, 11:13:40 AM
I just did a compare between you and I on the trophy page and it shows my trophies, and it shows '-' for you, but perhaps that is because of the difference in games.  However, it show you have trophy level 2 and '23' trophies.

PSN doesn't update as quickly as live does, I've noticed.

This is what concerns me.  I 'synced' my trophies from my PS3's XMB before and after yesterday's crash.  My profile shows that I've earned trophies, but the specific trophy history is nowhere to be seen on my profile.  Not even the trophies I earned BEFORE the crash ever happened.

I think yesterday's crash really f***ed up my account.   >:(



 >:( >:( >:(  360 > PS3!   >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: CRracer_912 on March 02, 2010, 12:07:30 PM
hmmm, you're not one of those 'glitchers' claiming false fame are you???  ;D

I seldom sync my trophies, but I did yesterday during the whole fiasco, bringing the trophies from PSN to my 80GB PS3 that had none to begin with.  I checked out my MSG PS3 after the battery thingy and it was fine too.

I wonder if it'd help to log out of your PSN account online and then back in?
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Lukehi on March 02, 2010, 12:16:28 PM
hmmm, you're not one of those 'glitchers' claiming false fame are you???  ;D

yeah, those guys suck..boooo to glitchers!!
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: CRracer_912 on March 02, 2010, 04:31:58 PM
Luke, how did you know I was currently doing bible study???
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on March 02, 2010, 04:36:35 PM
hmmm, you're not one of those 'glitchers' claiming false fame are you???  ;D

lol.  Yep, you caught me.  I glitched my way to an astounding Level 2 (whatever that means).   ;)



I wonder if it'd help to log out of your PSN account online and then back in?

I tried this a few hours ago during my lunch break.  I updated my PS3's clock via Internet (again).  Signed into my PSN account.  Checked my trophy list was correct under GAMES on the XMB.  'Synced' my trophy list (by clicking on my PSN Tag and again from the GAME tab).

I can even compare my trophies with others on my friendlist using my PS3 and they do show up.

However, none of the above helped anything.  My online profile still looks like this ...

(http://i49.tinypic.com/15ow6xu.jpg)

 >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: CRracer_912 on March 02, 2010, 04:44:50 PM
Yeah, I glitched my way to a Gamescore of 40 on XBL!  I went from 15 to 40 just by completing the first level in Doom!  I didn't get squat for completing the entire first episode!

I could probably explain your level 2 to you, if you could get your games to show up under your trophies  ;)

It's basically a measure of awesomeness. Trophies are the awards you get for being a particular awesomed
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Symmo on March 02, 2010, 06:42:56 PM
Trophies are like achievements just......

....

Not as cool.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on March 02, 2010, 07:19:03 PM
(http://i49.tinypic.com/15ow6xu.jpg)

Well I discovered the problem.  There are apparently A LOT of trophy-enabled games that have virtually been removed from PSN's trophy database.  You can still earn the trophies and view them on your own console, but playstation.com has no record of them.

I first stumbled upon this when I compared my Heavy Rain trophies against Maib's (since he's played it).  I can see his trophies on my console, but if you view Maib's PSN profile (http://us.playstation.com/playstation/psn/profiles/Maibs), Heavy Rain is nowhere to be seen.

Sony really f***ed this up for everyone.   :'(

Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on March 02, 2010, 07:28:56 PM
The invisible trophy issue may be restricted to the US playstation.com site.  Some are reporting that the UK (and other) sites are either not affected, or are experiencing different issues.

List of known games that no longer appear on PSN's trophy list
Aliens vs. Predator
God of War Collection:  God of War 1
God of War Collection:  God of War 2
Heavy Rain
Prototype
Ski-Doo Snowmobile Challenge
Star Ocean 4: The Last Hope International

... and growing

Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: DFUSIONITE on March 03, 2010, 06:57:44 AM
i am so glad i chose the superior console over ps3. my friend has a ps3 and he has been telling me how much better it is than the 360 for ages. Now i'm gonna rub his face in it   ;D
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on March 03, 2010, 09:07:53 AM
Trophies are like achievements just......

....

Not as cool.

I could not agree more. 

Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on March 03, 2010, 09:19:09 AM
i am so glad i chose the superior console over ps3. my friend has a ps3 and he has been telling me how much better it is than the 360 for ages. Now i'm gonna rub his face in it   ;D

Power wise the PS3 is superior to the 360, games like Uncharted 2, Killzone 2, Heavy Rain would struggle to run on the 360 if it all, along with blu-ray, thats pretty much the only thing going for it and it's taken ages for developers to get to grips with the consoles power, not a fan of PSN and all this stuff going on certainly doesn't help, Live has PSN beat hands down. 

One thing i've found with PSN and i'm not sure if this affects anyone else, are download speeds, it took 4/5 hours to download the Heavy Rain demo on Saturday, a demo that weighed in at around 1.7GB, yet a similar sized download on the 360 only took around 30 minutes, either every man and his dog were downloading the thing at the same time or my PS3 is a bit goosed  ;D
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on March 03, 2010, 09:44:20 AM
Power wise the PS3 is superior to the 360

From a technical perspective, this is certainly true.  Unfortunately, Sony didn't make their 'power' very easy for developers to utilize.  When Sony initially gave developers their development kits, it was a bit like giving a Harmony remote to your grandmother and telling her to program it.   :D

The Atari Jaguar and Panasonic 3DO were also "superior" to rival consoles at the time, but poor development support (among other things) buried them.

The early (and well-played) advantage Microsoft took at launch was improving development tools for 3rd-party developers, which is greatly why Microsoft receives so much support from them now.



games like Uncharted 2, Killzone 2, Heavy Rain would struggle to run on the 360 if it all

I agree with Uncharted 2.  Killzone 2 did not leave me with a very positive impression.  And Heavy Rain's graphics were far worse than I anticipated.  After all of the time they took to release it, I really expected Heavy Rain to at least match the graphics of the first Uncharted.   :(



One thing i've found with PSN and i'm not sure if this affects anyone else, are download speeds, it took 4/5 hours to download the Heavy Rain demo on Saturday, a demo that weighed in at around 1.7GB, yet a similar sized download on the 360 only took around 30 minutes, either every man and his dog were downloading the thing at the same time or my PS3 is a bit goosed  ;D

The PSN "network / server / whateveryouwannacallit" is definitely strained.  There are a lot of online-integration that feels so primitive on PSN compared to Xbox Live.  24-hour profile update delays are another sign of poor infastructure.  And the whole 8001050F fiasco that happened last weekend gives many the unsettling impression of how disconnected the PS3 is from it's own PSN service.  While the Xbox 360 seems to integrate like liquid with the Xbox Live service.

It would be great if Sony's hardware team and Microsoft's software/network team collaborated to make a console better than either could make on their own.  Sadly, that will probably never happen.

Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on March 03, 2010, 09:52:23 AM
Good stuff Neato, i was amazed at how long the download took, it's the first demo i've downloaded on PSN so I had nothing to compare it to, luckily there aren't many other PS3 exclusives that i'm intending on trying so I don't think i'll bother getting any demos in the future.  Any multi-platform releases will be played, as always, on the 360.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Failed on March 03, 2010, 02:43:56 PM
Also with the death of Halo 2, XBL will only get better!
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: TaraJayne on March 03, 2010, 03:10:22 PM
Xbox 360 is way better than PS3 because I am a fanboy well girl so I know I am right
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on March 03, 2010, 03:24:17 PM
Xbox 360 is way better than PS3 because I am a fanboy well girl so I know I am right

It's certainly better, not so sure about way better but still  :)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: CRracer_912 on March 03, 2010, 03:45:21 PM
OK, group hug everyone, way to give your console of choice props in the wrong forum!  ;D LOL!
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on March 03, 2010, 03:48:18 PM
OK, group hug everyone, way to give your console of choice props in the wrong forum!  ;D LOL!

Wii FTW!!!   :D

Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: CRracer_912 on March 03, 2010, 03:55:48 PM
OK, group hug everyone, way to give your console of choice props in the wrong forum!  ;D LOL!

Wii FTW!!!   :D



Word!

Now if I'd just use that balance board, I'd be in good shape!
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: TaraJayne on March 03, 2010, 04:03:56 PM
I just joke. I know the PS3 is the better console but I love my xbox
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: CRracer_912 on March 03, 2010, 04:05:50 PM
It's too late for that, you've already gave your shameless plug!

At least we now know where Neato REALLY stands....

 ;D
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on March 03, 2010, 04:06:47 PM
At least we now know where Neato REALLY stands....

On a balance board?   :D

Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on March 03, 2010, 04:10:57 PM
I just joke. I know the PS3 is the better console but I love my xbox

It's only marginally better, but i'm with you, still prefer the 360 by quite some distance, it's nice to own both though  :)  i don't even consider the Wii when it comes to console gaming, so i don't care about that.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: CRracer_912 on March 03, 2010, 04:14:34 PM
I just joke. I know the PS3 is the better console but I love my xbox

It's only marginally better, but i'm with you, still prefer the 360 by quite some distance, it's nice to own both though  :)  i don't even consider the Wii when it comes to console gaming, so i don't care about that.

Jealousy at its finest.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on March 03, 2010, 04:16:50 PM
I just joke. I know the PS3 is the better console but I love my xbox

It's only marginally better, but i'm with you, still prefer the 360 by quite some distance, it's nice to own both though  :)  i don't even consider the Wii when it comes to console gaming, so i don't care about that.

Jealousy at its finest.

What is there to be bloody jealous about?
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: CRracer_912 on March 03, 2010, 04:18:18 PM
(steps out of the closet) I actually do like Mario Kart.

Wish that FXIII bundle would hurry up and get here, got some games I want to play!
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: CRracer_912 on March 03, 2010, 04:18:59 PM
I just joke. I know the PS3 is the better console but I love my xbox

It's only marginally better, but i'm with you, still prefer the 360 by quite some distance, it's nice to own both though  :)  i don't even consider the Wii when it comes to console gaming, so i don't care about that.

Jealousy at its finest.

What is there to be bloody jealous about?

LMAO!!!  it's small foot print?
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on March 03, 2010, 04:22:42 PM
Didn't even know the Wii had feet  ???
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: CRracer_912 on March 03, 2010, 04:41:55 PM
If I member right, it does have pads on one of the horizontal sides, otherwise, ours sits in a holder with a big round disc attached to it.  At least it is entertaining for the littlest boy.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on March 03, 2010, 04:46:22 PM
If I member right, it does have pads on one of the horizontal sides, otherwise, ours sits in a holder with a big round disc attached to it.  At least it is entertaining for the littlest boy.

I've never even looked closely at a Wii, i've played on one a couple of times & it just doesn't appeal to me, at least the footprint wasn't carbon related, I can't be doing with all that media bullshit  ;D
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on March 03, 2010, 05:07:28 PM
I love my Wii for pirating old console games.

My Wii is basically an all-in-one emulator for every pre-PS1 console.  I once went an entire week playing nothing but GameBoy Advance games on my 42" HDTV.   :D

Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Symmo on March 03, 2010, 07:15:27 PM
I quote:

"Nintendo smells like Wii."
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: TaraJayne on March 04, 2010, 07:30:16 PM
Oh I love Mario Kart for the Wii.It is awesome.
Oh my god SYMOO your so childish. You smell like Wii ;)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on March 04, 2010, 07:34:16 PM
Nintendo can be f*ck buddies with Hitler in hell for all I care, well at least until they give up the rights to Goldeneye, then they'll be cool again  ;D
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Symmo on March 04, 2010, 07:59:16 PM
Nintendo can be f*ck buddies with Hitler in hell for all I care, well at least until they give up the rights to Goldeneye, then they'll be cool again  ;D

We should go on a Ninja mission to steal Goldeneye.

All we need is a ticket to Japan and a really big grappling hook. And some Doritos. Just cus i'm hungry.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on March 04, 2010, 08:00:52 PM
sounds like a plan, especially that Doritos part  :)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: CRracer_912 on March 04, 2010, 08:09:39 PM
If they are Nacho Cheese Doritos, count me in!
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Symmo on March 04, 2010, 08:41:35 PM
We'll get a multi-bag so everyone gets what they want.

This is no mickey mouse operation!
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: TaraJayne on March 04, 2010, 09:08:45 PM
This thread makes me laugh.  :P
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on March 04, 2010, 09:44:38 PM
This thread makes me laugh.  :P

I like how the focus of the plan slowly moves away from the grappling hook and towards the Doritos.  I predict within 5 posts the plan will officially become, "Let's go over to Sym's and eat Doritos all night."

 :D

Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Failed on March 05, 2010, 04:49:56 AM
This thread makes me laugh.  :P

I like how the focus of the plan slowly moves away from the grappling hook and towards the Doritos.  I predict within 5 posts the plan will officially become, "Let's go over to Sym's and eat Doritos all night."

 :D



that sounds like i plan, i'm on my way over to symbols now to eat Doritos all night. ......... 2 posts neato :P
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on March 05, 2010, 10:48:23 AM
... 2 posts

New record!   :D

Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Lukehi on March 05, 2010, 11:38:07 AM
We should go on a Ninja mission to steal Goldeneye.

We could use our newest member, aka the Sexual Ninja to lead the way... ;)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: CRracer_912 on March 05, 2010, 12:00:10 PM
We should go on a Ninja mission to steal Goldeneye.

We could use our newest member, aka the Sexual Ninja to lead the way... ;)

That's kind of Ninjestic sounding.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on March 05, 2010, 12:13:47 PM
We should go on a Ninja mission to steal Goldeneye.

We could use our newest member, aka the Sexual Ninja to lead the way... ;)

He'll probably just end up with his **** stuck in a Doritos bag.   :D

Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: TaraJayne on March 05, 2010, 01:18:04 PM

Quote
He'll probably just end up with his **** stuck in a Doritos bag.   :D

 :D :D :D
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: CRracer_912 on March 05, 2010, 02:10:46 PM
must be getting the single serving bags
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Failed on March 06, 2010, 05:22:49 AM
i only ever get stuck in Pringles :P

i'm implying i have a massive c**k ..................... gotta love The Pub Landlord.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Symmo on March 06, 2010, 08:54:22 PM
Does anyone want Doritos anymore?

Cus i'm not eating a c**k.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on March 06, 2010, 09:12:32 PM
lol

Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Failed on March 07, 2010, 08:26:53 AM
Does anyone want Doritos anymore?

Cus i'm not eating a c**k.

i suppose if you eat too much of one thing you eventually get sick of it :P :P :P
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: TaraJayne on March 07, 2010, 08:51:32 AM
Not really :D
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Symmo on March 07, 2010, 09:37:34 PM
We're not on about Doritos anymore, are we?

Why does nobody want to talk about Doritos!
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: CRracer_912 on March 08, 2010, 09:13:40 AM
I've got the perfect solution.  I've created Nacho Cheese Doritos flavored body oil.  I didn't create this for you pole smokers (TJ excluded? it's the rest of you wierdos I'm referring too!), but to each their own  ;D
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: zerosum on April 25, 2011, 12:08:28 PM
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: citatscEellE on April 25, 2011, 01:54:03 PM
makes me happy that i have both consoles!
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on April 25, 2011, 02:16:21 PM
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: zerosum on April 26, 2011, 07:10:58 PM
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: dfusioness on April 27, 2011, 07:37:25 AM
(http://www.google.com/images?q=tbn:lCYeUtB23meFZM::blogs.psychologytoday.com/files/u316/HumourLaughingKitten.jpg&t=1&h=94&w=78&usg=__xNp6IUAgqxfrguUwEwoKFWez3VU=)
so whats gonna happen about the credit card fraud
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: dfusioness on April 27, 2011, 07:46:50 AM
(http://xrossplatform.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/broken-playstation.png)
(http://www.google.com/images?q=tbn:quwxiCvTUF3h6M::www.savontv.com/im/nwimages/digital-dustbin-2.jpg&t=1&h=94&w=70&usg=__y5qNQ2UG_ymcrsgdu2WXhxem7QM=) only place for it really

Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Windedprism on April 27, 2011, 07:47:48 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzoNOmheHLY
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on April 27, 2011, 10:21:05 AM
Some pissed off exec at Microsoft has obviously done this in response to the 360 finally losing it's worldwide lead over the PS3, well that's what my conspiracy head tells me! :-D
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Failed on April 27, 2011, 10:45:09 AM
pfft PS3 fanboy why don't you just go play on your PLaystation Netw .... oh ... oh wait  O0
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: dfusioness on April 27, 2011, 11:21:58 AM
anyone online tonight......... ps3 owners need not reply  :D :D
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: zerosum on April 27, 2011, 12:33:08 PM
(http://www.1up.com/media/03/8/9/4/lg/086.jpg) (http://www.1up.com/news/brief-history-hardware-disasters)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Windedprism on April 27, 2011, 02:11:55 PM
anyone online tonight......... ps3 owners need not reply  :D :D

Somebody wants to start a flame war :o
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on April 27, 2011, 02:54:35 PM
anyone online tonight......... ps3 owners need not reply  :D :D

Somebody wants to start a flame war :o

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Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Windedprism on April 27, 2011, 03:02:00 PM
Real console says....(http://www.top-ten-games.com/Images/Atari/2600/Atari2600a.JPG)
BRING IT ON!
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on April 27, 2011, 03:22:55 PM
I can still use my PS3 without a problem though it would help if I had a pad! :-)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Failed on April 27, 2011, 04:05:55 PM
Controller? i thought you were pretending to be Harry Potter with that Wand? I say Wand, it looks like a Wii controller has had sex with a balloon animal >_<
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on April 27, 2011, 04:12:12 PM
I can still use my PS3 without a problem though it would help if I had a pad! :-)

(http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/1/15547/820249-playstation_3_super.png) + (http://www.xcm.cc/K.O%20Gear_4.jpg) = (http://i28.tinypic.com/2uomf4n.jpg)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Failed on April 27, 2011, 04:13:59 PM
that looks mint, what's one cost?
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on April 27, 2011, 04:14:42 PM
Controller? i thought you were pretending to be Harry Potter with that Wand? I say Wand, it looks like a Wii controller has had sex with a balloon animal >_<

... or is in the process of.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on April 27, 2011, 04:17:07 PM
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Failed on April 27, 2011, 04:20:45 PM
that's crazy good, i take it you need to use a wired pad
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on April 27, 2011, 04:28:44 PM
that's crazy good, i take it you need to use a wired pad

Yep.  They have a newer-newer model that let's you use the wireless GFW controller dongle thing (http://shopper.cnet.com/sc/32312736-2-120-0.gif), but that just seems unnecessary.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Failed on April 27, 2011, 04:39:20 PM
unnecessary and expensive
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Windedprism on April 27, 2011, 07:19:38 PM
What in the name of is this? Mr Neato do you cheat on psn?
(http://www.xcm.cc/K.O%20Gear_4.jpg)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on April 28, 2011, 12:07:01 AM
What in the name of is this? (http://www.xcm.cc/K.O%20Gear_4.jpg)

... ... .... XCM K.O Gear   :D



Mr Neato do you cheat on psn?

The XCM has turbo functions for buttons, but I wouldn't use them competitively.  Only for button-mashing games.

But if by "cheat" you mean "use the superior 360 controller" then yes.   ;)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on April 28, 2011, 12:12:54 AM
Back on topic.


It's a shame this PSN disaster happened the week Portal 2 and the awesome Steam integration launched on the PS3.  In the longrun it probably doesn't matter, it's just bad timing (as if there's GOOD timing to have your service attacked  ;D).

At least they got a free PC copy of Portal 2 to keep them entertained while waiting for PSN to rise from the grave.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on April 28, 2011, 03:38:24 AM
I'm not a PS3 fanboy anymore than all you 360 fanboys who can't stand superior consoles....... oh wait!  :-)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Failed on April 28, 2011, 03:41:27 AM
I can stand a superior console, but they havn't released any games for the Dreamcast in years ;)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on April 28, 2011, 03:53:42 AM
Nice! :-) speaking of superior consoles, where's my Atari Jaguar?? ;-)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Failed on April 28, 2011, 05:08:00 AM
Jaguar was mint, you could change your guns on Doom without having to cycle through a dozen crap weapons.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on April 28, 2011, 07:11:49 AM
It had AvP too.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Failed on April 28, 2011, 08:05:20 AM
I owned a jaguar for a few months and was pleasantly suprised with how good it was, i'm sure it was replaced with a better console though, maybe a playstion or an N64 ???

tis a long time ago, especially in gaming world as i've played shed loads of games since then.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: dfusioness on April 28, 2011, 02:04:47 PM
seriously though, its not nice that card details have been lost,but now isnt it time sony introduced a points system like microsoft, to prevent this
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on April 28, 2011, 02:27:59 PM
seriously though, its not nice that card details have been lost,but now isnt it time sony introduced a points system like microsoft, to prevent this

PSN does use currency cards.
Microsoft also stores people's credit card #s as well.

The only real difference is that Microsoft apparently has tighter security, which is understandable since they have decades more experience with software & network security.

There's also the possibility that this whole Sony PSN failure was in inside job, which is a different problem altogether.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Windedprism on April 28, 2011, 02:46:22 PM
This is why I only ever use a temp visa for live if ever I need to,being that Ireland only has visa/mastercard and prepaid card options.This was all over sky news last night ,kinda feel sorry for psn gamers its not cool at all.As for an inside job weren't sony trying to bring some guy for the original hack to court? It's very possible of course it may be a disgruntled employee or whatever but the reality probably sits more in the court of ''Sony just got Tangoed''.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: dfusioness on April 28, 2011, 02:49:51 PM
ahh didnt know about the currency cards, i never use my card details for xbox, i rarely use it online, i tend to buy prepaid mastercards for online stuff-one time only use, i feel safer
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on April 28, 2011, 03:34:47 PM
ahh didnt know about the currency cards, i never use my card details for xbox, i rarely use it online, i tend to buy prepaid mastercards for online stuff-one time only use, i feel safer

Ditto.    8)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on April 28, 2011, 03:37:18 PM
weren't sony trying to bring some guy for the original hack to court?

The last I heard, they settled the case out-of-court.  I would be surprised if this PSN failure is related to GeoHotz.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Windedprism on April 28, 2011, 05:42:10 PM
Oh not the same individual obviously but similar.Its a Cod player enraged by activisions extortionate dlc prices!!
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: zerosum on April 28, 2011, 06:06:18 PM
[Official Q & A (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/04/27/qa-1-for-playstation-network-and-qriocity-services/)]

ahh didnt know about the currency cards, i never use my card details for xbox, i rarely use it online, i tend to buy prepaid mastercards for online stuff-one time only use, i feel safer

Ditto.    8)


x2, so not too worried myself, don't even play online much. The PS3 is essentially my DVD/Blu-Ray player that also happens to play some games.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on April 28, 2011, 07:03:59 PM
They've had a points system for ages, 360 owners have been burnt by the same problem too but nowhere near this scale. I won't ever use card details on a console so i'm okay and as long as i'm okay I couldn't give a toss about anyone else! :-)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on April 29, 2011, 09:32:21 AM
Oh not the same individual obviously but similar.Its a Cod player enraged by activisions extortionate dlc prices!!

If that's true, they should probably focus their attack on Activision ... not Sony.   :-\
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Windedprism on April 29, 2011, 11:57:27 AM
yeah but you know they need auto aim/target so they're probably just confused who to blame!!!!! :P
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on April 29, 2011, 01:02:32 PM
yeah but you know they need auto aim/target so they're probably just confused who to blame!!!!! :P

 :D
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Windedprism on April 29, 2011, 01:38:11 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: zerosum on April 29, 2011, 02:06:45 PM
[GeoHotz (http://geohotgotsued.blogspot.com/2011/04/recent-news.html)] says Sony Execs are to blame for the cluster-f*** that lead to the PSN intrusion:

Quote
The fault lies with the executives who declared a war on hackers, laughed at the idea of people penetrating the fortress that once was Sony, whined incessantly about piracy, and kept hiring more lawyers when they really needed to hire good security experts. Alienating the hacker community is not a good idea.

Notice it's only PSN that gave away all your personal data, not Xbox Live when the 360 was hacked, not iTunes when the iPhone was jailbroken, and not GMail when Android was rooted, because other companies aren't crazy.

To the perpetrator, two things. You are clearly talented and will have plenty of money(or a jail sentence and bankruptcy) coming to you in the future. Don't be a dick and sell people's information. And I'd love to see a write up on how it all went down...lord knows we'll never get that from Sony, noobs probably had the password set to '4' or something. I mean, at least it was randomly generated.


Source: [1Up (http://www.1up.com/news/dont-blame-engineers-blame-sony-execs-psn-breach-ps3-hacker)]
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on April 29, 2011, 02:59:13 PM
[GeoHotz (http://geohotgotsued.blogspot.com/2011/04/recent-news.html)] says Sony Execs are to blame for the cluster-f*** that lead to the PSN intrusion:

Quote
... noobs probably had the password set to '4' or something. I mean, at least it was randomly generated.


lmao!


In sunnier news, Sony has confirmed that the credit card info stolen was encrypted, and they feel safe that the encryption will hold against whomever stole it.

Needless to say, I think if someone was able to pwn Sony's infastructure, cracking their encrption probably won't be too difficult.  We'll see.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Dankinia on April 29, 2011, 08:54:24 PM

In sunnier news, Sony has confirmed that the credit card info stolen was encrypted, and they feel safe that the encryption will hold against whomever stole it.

Needless to say, I think if someone was able to pwn Sony's infastructure, cracking their encrption probably won't be too difficult.  We'll see.


I can only imagine the fallout for consumers, banks, and credit card companies over this mess.  No matter how good the encryption, the information was still compromised. 
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: zerosum on May 01, 2011, 03:23:21 AM
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Windedprism on May 01, 2011, 07:40:48 AM
wow nice read.It'll be interesting to see what happens there.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on May 02, 2011, 10:59:59 AM
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: zerosum on May 02, 2011, 05:38:24 PM
Courtesy of [1Up (http://www.1up.com/news/psn-welcome-back-program)], thought this was a good take:

(http://www.1up.com/media?id=3893895&type=lg)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on May 02, 2011, 06:19:05 PM
Courtesy of [1Up (http://www.1up.com/news/psn-welcome-back-program)], thought this was a good take:

(http://www.1up.com/media?id=3893895&type=lg)

Quality   ;D
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on May 09, 2011, 01:06:11 PM
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on May 09, 2011, 01:23:47 PM
IT WAS ME!!!

or that unhappy MS exec, take your pick!  :)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Hells_JJ on May 09, 2011, 02:08:44 PM
how well do you think ps3 would do if xbox 360 had blu-ray?
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on May 09, 2011, 02:27:48 PM
how well do you think ps3 would do if xbox 360 had blu-ray?

There wouldn't be much difference I don't think, MS had the option to go with blu-ray and went with HD-DVD instead which failed quicker than the Lakers in the play-offs!!!   :)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Autarch Kade on May 09, 2011, 02:30:00 PM
how well do you think ps3 would do if xbox 360 had blu-ray?

There wouldn't be much difference I don't think, MS had the option to go with blu-ray and went with HD-DVD instead which failed quicker than the Lakers in the play-offs!!!   :)


Although the HD-DVD drive was an optional, external add-on.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on May 09, 2011, 02:43:11 PM
how well do you think ps3 would do if xbox 360 had blu-ray?

There wouldn't be much difference I don't think, MS had the option to go with blu-ray and went with HD-DVD instead which failed quicker than the Lakers in the play-offs!!!   :)


Although the HD-DVD drive was an optional, external add-on.

Good point, still bombed though!

Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: zerosum on May 09, 2011, 06:44:10 PM
how well do you think ps3 would do if xbox 360 had blu-ray?

There wouldn't be much difference I don't think, MS had the option to go with blu-ray and went with HD-DVD instead which failed quicker than the Lakers in the play-offs!!!   :)


Not TRUE  - No one could conduct a bigger brain fart than the Lakers!  ;D
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: zerosum on May 14, 2011, 11:40:34 PM
PSN Restoration Begins:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W73Ualrz9NY

Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on May 16, 2011, 10:18:14 AM
I turned my PS3 on last night and was prompted to update.  Unfortunately, PS3 updates always take way too long, so I just set it to turn off when it was done and I went to bed.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Hells_JJ on May 16, 2011, 03:07:18 PM
i cant do anything with my psp  :'( i have updated and tried sevral time to rest my passwords
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on May 16, 2011, 04:17:12 PM
I've changed my password, just need Playstation Store to reopen so I can get my free games!   ;D
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: zerosum on May 17, 2011, 03:16:27 AM

I ain't changing s***! -  >:(











Wait....[free games (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/16/details-for-playstation-network-and-qriocity-customer-appreciation-program-in-north-america/)], I'm in!  ;)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Hells_JJ on May 17, 2011, 03:53:42 AM
The game choices kind of suck
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: zerosum on May 17, 2011, 10:40:35 AM
I haven't played any of those actually, shows how little I use the PS3 for games. But have always been interested in Little Big Planet, just never got around to it and I liked the Infamous demo, but same story.

In more troubling information for and from Japan:
Sony is being blocked from Restarting PSN in Japan "until the company can demonstrate that certain new security measures have been met" -The specific measures weren't detailed, due to, well, security.

Kazushige Nobutani, the director of the Media and Content Industry department:

Quote
As of May 13, Sony was incomplete in exercising measures that they said they will do on the May 1 press conference....There were similar cases in the past that were caused by other firms, and we are asking Sony whether their measures are good enough when compared to countermeasures taken in the past.

[Source: Kotaku (http://www.1up.com/news/sony-blocked-restarting-playstation-network-japan)]
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on May 17, 2011, 01:27:05 PM

In more troubling information for and from Japan:
Sony is being blocked from Restarting PSN in Japan "until the company can demonstrate that certain new security measures have been met" -The specific measures weren't detailed, due to, well, security.

 :D



In related news, I'm having an impossible time trying to reset my password for PSN / Qriocity.  I requested a password reset and was told they would email me the info within 24 hours.  I'm pretty sure it's been longer than 24 hours.  Maybe I'll have better luck trying to change it via my PS3?  I'll try when I get home tonight.
 
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Hells_JJ on May 17, 2011, 02:15:17 PM

In more troubling information for and from Japan:
Sony is being blocked from Restarting PSN in Japan "until the company can demonstrate that certain new security measures have been met" -The specific measures weren't detailed, due to, well, security.

 :D

well this explains why im having trouble my be this is you problem to neto

(http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/5719596227/)



In related news, I'm having an impossible time trying to reset my password for PSN / Qriocity.  I requested a password reset and was told they would email me the info within 24 hours.  I'm pretty sure it's been longer than 24 hours.  Maybe I'll have better luck trying to change it via my PS3?  I'll try when I get home tonight.
 
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Hells_JJ on May 17, 2011, 02:23:17 PM
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on May 17, 2011, 02:56:41 PM
I think I only requested a password reset twice.  Once yesterday and once again right before my last post.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Hells_JJ on May 17, 2011, 05:28:42 PM
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on May 18, 2011, 09:49:21 AM
Maybe I'm just getting old, but ...    that entire map looks like the same color.  I don't see anything illuminated.   :-\
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Hells_JJ on May 18, 2011, 10:18:46 AM
Maybe I'm just getting old, but ...    that entire map looks like the same color.  I don't see anything illuminated.   :-\


no its very hard to see i think but it look like the one that are not iluminated are

texas
oklahoma
kansas
nebraska
minnesota
iowa
missouri
arkansas
louisiana
wisconsin
illinois
mississippi
alabama
tennesee
kentucky
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on May 18, 2011, 10:24:15 AM
I just got my password reset email.   :)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Hells_JJ on May 18, 2011, 10:30:11 AM
damn i stilll have not but i think i may be locked out still dont know for sure ill try again friday
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: zerosum on May 18, 2011, 11:23:48 AM
Did my resetting late last night and got the email in about an hour, reset the password via my PC, but haven't tried to log back into PSN, will try later today.

The fact that it all went smoothly, has me worried for some reason.  :-\
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Autarch Kade on May 18, 2011, 01:14:19 PM
The password reset can be exploited using information gathered in the initial attack.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/116/1169006p1.html (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/116/1169006p1.html)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on May 18, 2011, 01:32:22 PM
The password reset can be exploited using information gathered in the initial attack.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/116/1169006p1.html (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/116/1169006p1.html)

Good lord.   #)

I'm curious how they exploit the reset without actual access to your email account.  Maybe they discovered a way to generate the password reset link sent to your email?  I'd like to see this "video evidence".
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: zerosum on May 18, 2011, 01:57:33 PM
The password reset can be exploited using information gathered in the initial attack.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/116/1169006p1.html (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/116/1169006p1.html)

Good lord.   #)


This is a description of Sony's 2011 thusfar:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pqxy4m7CQ9o
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Hells_JJ on May 18, 2011, 02:34:57 PM
lol should have gotten a vid were the guy gets kick down then repeatedly kick while still down

... well i was going to post one but my dark humer isn't all ways well received sorry jaynestown you know it is bad when i have to pause and second guess it lets just say heads shouldn't look like its made or rubber.... :-X

but any ways OMFG who the hell did Sony piss off damn guess i wont try Friday   
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: zerosum on May 19, 2011, 01:37:24 PM
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on May 19, 2011, 01:48:58 PM
I ONLY comment on rumour cop speculation! I should be a sports writer for British tabloids!
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on May 19, 2011, 02:53:04 PM
... Sony has of course, disagreed, telling Eurogamer:

"We don't comment on rumours or speculation about our products."

What "rumours or speculation" are they referring to.  These are factual observations made by users and industry professionals.   #)

Sony is really making a bad situation worse.  If they bothered to comment at all, it should have been something along the lines of, "We are looking into the situation" ... or some crap like that.  Not total denial.

Personally, I haven't experienced my PS3 shutting down, however I do ony use it to watch movies.  I have been experiencing loud disc loading sounds when the system firsts starts up, but I just assumed it needs cleaning since it's an old model.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Hells_JJ on May 19, 2011, 03:11:51 PM
as pitiful as this it is getting to be very funny like watching the keystone cops or something like that

so to sum it up so far  ???  :o  :-X  #)  :-[  :-\  ;)  :-[  ;)  :)  :D  ???  :-[  :-X sony in a nut shell lol
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on May 19, 2011, 03:17:56 PM
so to sum it up so far  ???  :o  :-X  #)  :-[  :-\  ;)  :-[  ;)  :)  :D  ???  :-[  :-X sony in a nut shell lol

ha
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: zerosum on May 19, 2011, 03:22:06 PM
Yeah, this is getting quite comical in a way. And I keep thinking - E3 is gonna be crazy interesting -  PS3 keynote presentation might just involve Sony Executives bowing for an hour and a half.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Offp7Cgm_yk
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on May 19, 2011, 03:33:43 PM
I really hope Sony does well at E3.  If they let their horrible string of bad luck overshadow E3, I'm sure they're going to take some serious hits on the market, and people will be losing their jobs.   :(

Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: zerosum on May 19, 2011, 03:59:04 PM
Not hoping for any of that either, just don't know how they get through it without addressing the issue. If they just completely ignore it with comments like "We don't comment on rumours or speculation about our products." - it's going to come off just as bad.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on May 19, 2011, 04:04:41 PM
Agreed.

They need to get all of this sorted before June, and give an awesome presentation on all of the free things they're going to give away.

Maybe hire Zach Galifianakis & Justin Bieber, and dress them up as Batman & Robin ... and have Zach shoot Bieber out of a cannon or something.  I'm just spitballing ideas here. 
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: zerosum on May 19, 2011, 04:37:28 PM
Agreed.

They need to get all of this sorted before June, and give an awesome presentation on all of the free things they're going to give away.

Maybe hire Zach Galifianakis & Justin Bieber, and dress them up as Batman & Robin ... and have Zach shoot Bieber out of a cannon or something.  I'm just spitballing ideas here. 


Out of a cannon or with one, either way that spitball has sticking power! ;D
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Hells_JJ on May 19, 2011, 04:46:51 PM
or have justin do a cover of hannas best or both worlds or katies i kissed a girl and liked it
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: zerosum on May 21, 2011, 10:15:46 PM
The article has nothing to do with the PSN downtime, but I thought it was kinda funny:

Quote
It figures PlayStation Network isn't even back a week and the Earth is scheduled for destruction.
[Kotaku (http://kotaku.com/5804224/judgment-day)]

Will post in the "Deals" section also.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on May 23, 2011, 12:55:38 PM
Sony Estimates PlayStation Network Outage To Cost $171 Million

According to Sony, the shutdown of the PlayStation Network will cost the company an estimated $171 Million. The word comes by way of a revised earnings statement Sony issued in advance of their Thursday earnings report.

According to the company, the breakdown of PSN Network Outage expenses is as follows:

The current estimated cost of the personal information theft protection program for customers. "This program includes a set amount of insurance to cover a certain amount of identity theft losses that may be incurred by our customers in certain regions within a set period with respect to misuse of their personal information."
Costs of welcome back programs that offer customers certain services (such as games, music and videos) for free
Customer support costs
Network security enhancement costs
Legal and expert costs
The impact on our profits due to a possible future revenue decrease.

There could be more costs associated with the outage, of course. As Sony itself says, laying out the possibility of losses from lawsuits, and, if it turns out people's credit card numbers were stolen, and used, that could cost Sony as well. Here's how the company laid it out:

"These amounts are our reasonable assumption based on the information currently available to Sony. So far, we have not received any confirmed reports of customer identity theft issues, nor confirmed any misuse of credit cards from the cyber-attack. Those are key variables, and if that changes, the costs could change. In addition, in connection with the data breach, class action lawsuits have been filed against Sony and certain of its subsidiaries and regulatory inquiries have begun; however, those are all at a preliminary stage, so we are not able to include the possible outcome of any of them in our results forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2012 at this moment."

[source (http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/712860/sony-estimates-playstation-network-outage-to-cost-171-million/)]
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Hells_JJ on May 25, 2011, 03:45:58 PM
woot password finally changed lol now for the free games even if they suck free is free  ;D
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on May 25, 2011, 03:58:34 PM
woot password finally changed lol now for the free games even if they suck free is free  ;D

The games are pretty damn good, old but still good!
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on May 25, 2011, 04:50:58 PM
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on May 27, 2011, 05:24:54 AM
Infamous and either Dead Nation or Wipeout for me.
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: Hells_JJ on May 27, 2011, 09:13:49 AM
think i have finally decided on little big planet psp and killzone liberation then ill find out what two games my step dad will download on his PS3 give him my account info and let him download 2 more  ;D hope it works the same as xbox so that when i get a ps3 i can down load the 2 games and any free of cheap one from the psn+  ;)
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: sambo on May 30, 2011, 08:31:05 AM
Sony emperor Howard Stringer wasn't aware that in 2008, there were three separate attacks on PSN by hackers. In one of them, PSN data was compromised.

Was the writing on the wall?

Howard Stringer told Bloomberg he thought Sony had "good, robust security". He also expressed incomprehension about the April 2011 attacks and why someone would want to attack a free service.

"It didn't seem like the likeliest place for an attack," he said.

"Obviously our network security didn't stop the attack and we're trying to understand why, and we've made big strides in bolstering our security."

More than a month later, Stringer reflects on an incident that will shape Sony's future - but at first he had no idea how serious the situation was.

"I really don't think I could apologise for not knowing," excused Stringer. "It's a whole new experience for everybody at this scale."

A Sony spokesperson said the April 2011 attacks and the 2008 breaches were "unrelated"; the latest, headline-dominating intrusion was "much more sophisticated".

In March 2008, PSN personal information was compromised. Sony told PSN users that no credit-card information was jeopardised and the security flaw that let the hacker in was fixed.

Dan Race, Sony spokesperson, added: "The truth is that people test for vulnerabilities on network systems on a daily basis, and Sony is constantly monitoring for unauthorised activity, conducting our own vulnerability tests and making constant enhancements."

Some elements of the PlayStation Network service have returned, like online gaming. However, the PlayStation Store virtual shop has not. Sony was rumoured to be reviving the Store this week, but dismissed that chatter recently while airing an "end of May" target.

Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on May 31, 2011, 11:49:12 AM
PSN to be 'fully restored' by the end of the week, Sony says.  [joystiq (http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/31/psn-to-be-fully-restored-by-the-end-of-the-week-sony-says/)]
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: nCogNeato on June 02, 2011, 01:48:35 PM
PlayStation Store restored!  [PlayStation.Blog (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/01/playstation-store-is-available-and-updated-now/)]
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: GamerMan316 on June 03, 2011, 05:44:06 AM
Down again in a few days no doubt!
Title: Re: PSN Down Worlwide
Post by: zerosum on June 03, 2011, 04:19:58 PM
Down again in a few days no doubt!

How about now - "Error code: 80710D36"...  #)