Thread: Playstation Network Down

Originally Posted by Fisch

Nope, MS pays to get first crack at COD DLC content.

I thought the first map pack went live on both systems at the same time?

Well just checked out Engadget and from the press conference from Sony.

Sony's Kaz Hirai addresses PlayStation Network hack, we're liveblogging -- Engadget


Here's some tidbits that might be useful.

2:14 JST: There will be an additional sign-on security measure of some sort, but Sony's also asking customers to be vigilant and check their credit card statements. Sounds like they're worried about fraud after all. They're asking customers to change all their passwords too, and change all passwords used on other websites that happen to be the same as the PSN ones.

2:17 JST: Sony says it will "consider" paying for new credit cards if they have to be re-issued to affected customers.

2:18 JST: Yep, 30 day free PS Plus membership, 30 days of free service for Qriocity and Music Unlimited customers and a free gift of some software. Nice gesture.

2:19 JST: We missed a bit there, but it sounds like they're planning to restore full network functionality within the month. Considering it's May 1st, that could be quite a wait.

2:36 JST: Q: Was this hack exploiting a known vulnerability, or a new one? A: The one at this time was a known vulnerability, but SNEI management was not aware of it. We're creating an information security officer to improve that. (Sony declined to discuss details of the exploit... it sounds like protections against it aren't in place yet.)

3:38 JST: Sony is presently looking into structured ways to refund customers who wish to cancel their service, but don't presently have such a mechanism in place.

Love them or hate them I believe Sony's handle on this situation is much better than other corporations.

...would be nice for an update. Sony is losing a lot of customers every day. So since they are rebuilding the PSN, does that mean every little bit of our online data will be erased? I've spent a lot of money on PSN since the end of 2006. Also, I'll be pissed if our NHL 11 EASHL player data was wiped out...but I just want to play already. It's been over 2 weeks, come on Sony.

Important Step for Service Restoration – PlayStation Blog

was about to post that, hopefully the final testing is quick

Originally Posted by Dexter

Important Step for Service Restoration – PlayStation Blog

Lol, an hour after my post. I'm sick of hearing "We are working around the clock" ...would be nice for an actual date it's coming back on, since they said "within a week" last Tuesday, but it will probably be soon which is good.

looks like no PSN till May 31st

Sony Put Date On Full PSN Return - PS3 News at IGN

Originally Posted by DiehardKingsFan

looks like no PSN till May 31st

Sony Put Date On Full PSN Return - PS3 News at IGN

"Full PSN Return" ...meaning online play could be back as soon as today, but the store and other parts of the network will be fixed by the end of the month. People forget that there is more to the network than just online gaming. I'm still pissed it's down, but I think it will be a lot better than it was before when they get it back up.

Originally Posted by Palffy3314

"Full PSN Return" ...meaning online play could be back as soon as today, but the store and other parts of the network will be fixed by the end of the month. People forget that there is more to the network than just online gaming. I'm still pissed it's down, but I think it will be a lot better than it was before when they get it back up.

Till someone else hacks it two weeks after it comes back online and then it will be down for two months again.

Fack, c'mon Sony!!! I need my NHL fix, lol.

Maybe I will get around to finishing Fallout 3 if the network is down all month, heh.