Official PSN discussion thread

[Herm]

i think this month was a wonderful time for me to sign up for PS+


Cmon Sony let me get a free first party game, the show, modnation racers, something

[CrimsonGhost56]

im glad i only use the pre-paid cards for PSN. who knows if these people actually got credit card info but fuckin a, what an epic catastrophe it would be.

[stevsta]

:whistle:

Surprised that we haven't seen this yet:

[SethMode]

:whistle:

:doh: :flush:

[Buzzman]

what is wrong with Kevin Butlers hand?

[DDRGuido]

My bank just shut down my checking account for online poker and I use that same debit card for Playstation Store purchases. So I shouldn't have anything to worry about.

[padman59]

Interesting bit of speculation on exactly what led to Sony taking down the servers.

Ok, I've seen a bunch of speculation of why people think PSN is down, and I thought I should just post what the community knows in comparison to what Sony is telling everyone. The truth is, there was a new CFW (custom firmware) released known as Rebug (Codename: REBUG). It essentially turns a retail console into a dev console (not fully, but gives you a lot of the same options that usually dev's only have access to). Anyway, this new CFW was quickly figured out to give CFW users access to the PSN network again via the dev networks. With a little manipulation of the URL's through a proxy server you could get your hacked console back online. Not that big of a deal, right? Well, it also turns out that some people over at NGU found out that you could provide fake CC# info and the authenticity of the information was never checked as you were on Sony's private developer PSN network (essentially a network that Sony trusted). What happened next was extreme piracy of PSN content. Sony realizing the issue here shut down the network. Now, before you go freaking out about the latest information posted about Kotaku, no ones personal information was accessible via this hack. Not to say they couldn't get it, but no one is admitting to it being available. Anyway, that's the real reason for the PSN downtime. Sony is now rebuilding all of it's PSN servers to be more secure and (hopefully) make sure the CFW users cannot get online anymore.

Edit #1: To those of you saying that this is speculation, you are correct. But, it is speculation based on a lot of facts and the outcome seems to make the most sense.
1. Rebug was released on 3/31/11.
2. First guides of how to use the dev network to get back on COD games on 4/3/11.
3. Word of "shady" sites finding a way to pirate PSN content via the dev networks on 4/7/11 (basing this on posts I had to delete on the website).
4. PSN goes down on 4/20/11

Now, you can believe Sony's PR team which has kept you completely in the dark, or you can see the list of events above and come to your own conclusion. Now, this isn't the first time Sony has fought back against the PS3 modders from getting on PSN. A couple of months ago we had a utility called f*ckPSN that changed the necessary header information that was being sent to Sony to allow modified consoles back online. We were able to use it for about a month. Then came the new TOS, the mass e-mail to PS3 customers, and software update 3.56 and 3.60. So, once again, yes this is all speculation, but it is speculation based on previous actions and known facts.

Edit #2: Mathieulh just mentioned that he has been in contact with someone that has official access to the SCE devnet servers and it was posted to them today that only 3.60+ debug firmwares will be allowed on the dev network anymore. All earlier versions will be cut. If you want to retain your access you need to contact Sony and upgrade to 3.60 debug firmware.

I'm a moderator over at PSX-Scene.com - The real reason PSN is down. : gaming

[tigstah]

im glad i only use the pre-paid cards for PSN. who knows if these people actually got credit card info but fuckin a, what an epic catastrophe it would be.

me too man......

[Leftwich]

Im dying to play MLB online...

[Raidersabc123]

what is wrong with Kevin Butlers hand?

He plays with himself too much

[Handleit_44]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR2eyb-rgxg&feature=channel_video_title[/ame]

[JayDizzle]

I know you are waiting for additional information on when PlayStation Network and Qriocity services will be online. Unfortunately, I don’t have an update or timeframe to share at this point in time.

As we previously noted, this is a time intensive process and we’re working to get them back online quickly. We’ll keep you updated with information as it becomes available. We once again thank you for your patience.

Knew it wasn't going back up today...

[Colonel Angus]

I think they should stop using the word "quickly" now.

[QuietStorm]

This is really starting to piss me off. Socom finally drops and I can't even play it. Plus Sony is not updating the situation and that is making the matter worst IMO. Good thing I still have my 360, the Gears beta should past the time till Sony figures this shit out.

[QuietStorm]

Double post