Official PSN discussion thread

[Blade]

One thing I have learned is that I either need a roku box or a tv that can directly link to the internet so I can watch Netflix and MLB.tv. The 2 apps needing to rely on PSN kinda screws the works, when PSN goes down.

[spiker]

3 weeks today.

[Berowsk]

The, "You live in your grandmother's basement" and "Make sure you thank your Mommy and Daddy" are also quite popular.

I have never used either of those phrases . Everybody knows I live off my mommy and daddy.

KG is pretty damn accurate, though. Still don't get why you get so angry every time I troll you, though. Just makes you look like a poonanny..

[Berowsk]

It can remain as free a service as it ever was to begin with, Sony just hides the cost to the consumer in the cost model for the console, accessories, game and PSN purchases. Specifically charging for access to it will not change anything. What they need to focus on is the overall security of their network. If they had spent as much on that in the past few years as they did their army of corporate attorneys to sue people and harass homebrew enthusiasts, PSN would be up and running today.

Hopefully they have learned a valuable lesson.

I love you Bill, but this theory makes absolutely no sense... the 360 is the same price for everything, is it not? I'm pretty sure a new release costs $60 on both systems. Controllers are both around 40$. PSN games cost the same on XBL. A comparable 360 with the hard drive costs the same as well.

[strahanfan92]

The official PlayStation Japan site has issued a new update regarding the PlayStation Network outage which goes into detail regarding the current process.

According to the update Sony Japan is preparing to resume service as soon as possible, saying that its “further strengthening the encryption, firewalls and expansion of new customers with peace of mind again, which will include monitoring and the introduction of warning systems facilitate early detection of cyber attacks and a system upgrade intended to eliminate vulnerabilities and ensure the protection of important customer information.

Here’s the update (Google Translated)

“PlayStation Network” and “Qriocity” and continued failure, I am sorry indeed.

As we told the other day with the latest information in regard to future service restart, will be conducted in stages on a regional basis to ensure the safety of our customers.

We are preparing to be able to resume service as soon as possible in Japan, and is now doing the verification stage for ensuring the safety and security, providing more advanced. Server to complete the relocation of more secure facilities, further strengthening the encryption, firewalls and expansion of new customers with peace of mind again “PlayStation Network” and “Qriocity” to stay in a We support the most. The monitoring and the introduction of warning systems facilitate early detection of cyber attacks, subjected to a system upgrade intended to eliminate vulnerabilities, established a system to ensure information management to protect important personal information of customers We.

For those of you committed to ensuring safety, but would take some time for some time now, humbly thank you for your understanding. For the latest information, this website will guide you at any time.

To everyone of our customers and partners, we deeply apologize for the inconvenience and inconvenience.

[Colonel Angus]

3 weeks today.

..and still no end in sight.

[strahanfan92]

It seems like PSN might be up very soon. The official PlaystationNL Twitter account just posted this new information that is sure to please PS3 fans. According to them, PSN is being tested by select individuals across Europe, US and Japan.

A rough translation produces this:

@snickel86 at this moment a select group is testing the network . Territories= Japan (Asia), Europe & America.

This means, Sony is just making sure that everything is in order and would soon begin carrying out resumption of service across all its territories.

We’ll send Sony an email and see if they will offer us an comment.

The Playstation Network was hacked last month and Sony has since taken it offline to ensure the safety and security of its users. They’ve also confirmed that the intruders had managed to steal their database containing the personal details of the 77 million odd PSN account holders.

Looks like the Brink owners won’t have to stay offline for much longer.

[strahanfan92]

Proof Killzone 2 played online today:

http://www.dualpixels.com/profiles/blogs/killzone-2-played-online-psn

[spiker]

Not buying it. All we get is rumors and speculation. Sony can't even give us a fucking date yet. Why are they going to tell some asshat on Twitter anything worth listening to? You could say they've been testing the network for 2 and a half weeks now.

[strahanfan92]

5 Reasons PSN being down is a good thing

[Twigg4075]

Coming this Summer we will get MK1, 2 and 3 with online and leaderboards PSN (if it ever comes back) for only $10! Damn that is awesome.
http://www.giantbomb.com/news/thank-...-for-999/3171/

[MrBill]

I love you Bill, but this theory makes absolutely no sense... the 360 is the same price for everything, is it not? I'm pretty sure a new release costs $60 on both systems. Controllers are both around 40$. PSN games cost the same on XBL. A comparable 360 with the hard drive costs the same as well.

It makes perfect sense. No corporation does anything for free. Everything going out the door has a cost associated with it that is tied to something that the company receives revenue for in return.

If you want to compare PSN to XBL, just think of it as Sony using online gaming as a break even venture with some profits to be made from DLC and partners like Netflix while Microsoft bends you over for $50 a year on top of the profits they get from all of the above content.

[Twigg4075]

It makes perfect sense. No corporation does anything for free. Everything going out the door has a cost associated with it that is tied to something that the company receives revenue for in return.

If you want to compare PSN to XBL, just think of it as Sony using online gaming as a break even venture with some profits to be made from DLC and partners like Netflix while Microsoft bends you over for $50 a year on top of the profits they get from all of the above content.

I think that's the point people are trying to make. Is PSN built into the price of every PS3? I'm sure it is. But then Live is also built into the price of every 360. So the point that the Xbots are making that PS3 guys are still paying for PSN in some way is stupid because they are still paying extra for Live.

[Juggernaut]

Back yet? Estimate time of return?

Jesus, since PSN's been down, I've played like 20 hours of mario tennis for the gbc, and final fantasy tactics for the gba.

I want my psn

[Bear Pand]

Go play final fantasy tactics and tactics ogre on ps1.

PS: Console wars are gay.