PSN is down, some titles experiencing game-crashing errors


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I bet its not the main PS3 firmware... isnt it the same for both original and slim, I think is more likely some date related (NO its the 29th!) code in a chipset driver, a driver thats different between original and slim hardware... just a guess though.

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Everyone READ THIS PLEASE.

Here's what's going on right now: something with the PS3's internal clock has borked in some pre-slim models. This is not a PSN issue; it has to do with your PS3's clock. This clock is NOT related to the OS clock. It seems to be a leap year bug. Setting your clock ahead will do nothing. All PS3s around the world were affected at the exact same time.

Does this affect me?

-If you have a Slim PS3, you're good to go. Continue playing it as normal.

-If you have a "fat" PS3, you may be affected. Some fat PS3s have worked ok, but it seems a good majority have been bugged.

What does this bug mean?

-If affected, your date and time has been set to a random past date. This prevents you from signing into PSN, playing any PSN games, or using any DLC. Your trophies will also not display correctly or be able to sync.

How do I fix it?

-You can't. Even if you don't sign into PSN, it won't help. This is a hardware issue.

So, what do I do?

-Wait 24 hours. Other products that have had similar bugs have corrected themselves after the "bugged" day. On Monday around 8pm central time, all PS3s will automatically correct themselves...maybe.

-If that doesn't work, we'll need a firmware update from Sony, which should be a pretty important priority for them right now.

Did I lose my data/themes/etc?

Your save data/games/dlc/themes are fine. They'll be fixed when the PS3 is fixed. Trophies are uncertain right now, but they'll be fine if you've synced them before the PS3 was bugged. Unsynced trophies are an unknown right now.

If I have a bugged PS3, can I still use it?

It's probably not a good idea, as I have no idea what will happen to the trophies you earn during the bugged time. Movies/media will work fine.

So there ya go, my handy FAQ.

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3 months of what? free psn? good luck with that.

Yeah. :( I called Sony to try to get a month for free because I wanted to play online, but they told me to buzz off. :( Never paying for PSN AGAIN! :angry:

On a serious note, the original Zune also had this issue and they had to wait a day for it to be fixed. Then they released a patch and it was fixed.

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Some jokes to lighten up the mood:

from @ogwilson

"2008: Sony removes PS2 compatibility from PS3 2009: Sony removes UMD compatibility from PSP 2010: Sony removes PS3 compatibility from PS3"

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Haha, they are so going to hear for this in the next few months :rofl:

And tomorrow they will release a calender, with all the days we are unable to use our PS3.

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For those of you trying to use the Netflix CD, you can still use Netflix after you manually set the proper date and time on your PS3.

Settings > Date and Time Settings

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ahh so its the zune bug.........

hopefully it will be fine tomorrow.......or this evening....

i was watching a movie on my ps3 yesterday, too scared to switch it on and see if there is any problem :(

even if there is a firmware update, they wont be able to provide it via psn, as nobody can access it ! :s

FREE slim's i say! :)

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If you can't wait for an official fix, people are reporting that if you disassemble the PS3 and remove the internal battery for a minute and replace it, it fixes the problem. Obviously this will void your warranty if you still have one.

I'm hoping this is the only solution, and they have a massive recall... since my PS3 is currently broken with YLOD and out of warranty. :p

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Yeah my PS3 "phat" is affected, oh well....just want to watch a Blu-Ray but that should work so I'm good.

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Haven't used mine in a while, but just checked and my date is 31/12/1999, getting the error :pinch: I had just got Uncharted 2 as well!

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I havent turned it on since, early last night, right now its off, and will stay that way until more info is released.

But if it is internal hardware with a battery, I dont think it will matter if on or off :(

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I havent turned it on since, early last night, right now its off, and will stay that way until more info is released.

This is exactly what I'm doing with mine. Was fine last night at around 21:00GMT but I don't want to take any risks.

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This is exactly what I'm doing with mine. Was fine last night at around 21:00GMT but I don't want to take any risks.

Going to wait as well until I hear some more information as well. Shame really, I was going to power through God of War II today so I could get ready for God of War III.

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Dont know if this is an unrelated issue but my PSN signature just turned white :blink:

I'm not going to touch my PS3 untill they solve this problem... dont want to risk bricking my console

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been playing MAG all yesterday night and this morning then wake up this evening now can't sign on or play mag :( it isn't a major issue in relation to things like RROD everyone has issues with servers every now and then so should be fixed within 24 hours I'd imagine unless it's something major to do with consoles themselves but eh ohwell ASAP is good enough for me.

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