PlayStation Network back online

Dr Bones

Dr Bones

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I read somewhere that everyone was getting free content by way of an apology, but this seems to indicate only those who have already bought specific titles?

Seems very unfair if that's the case. (n)

Sony have messed up big time and I think it will damage them long term.

Comsumers won't forget this level of utter incompetence followed by delays and lies.

Sony may be in trouble. If I was to by a console today or the next gen, I don't think I could trust them.

360 is cheaper and designed around online gameplay. PS3 just slapped it on as an afterthought and it shows.

I honestly have not missed my online PS3 games and have been more satisfied with my decrepit pc games.
 
HovitosKing

HovitosKing

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As of tonight (5/15), I still can't change my password on my PS3 system (even though the new firmware requires it) because of error messages, so no PSN. The email system for changing passwords via PC is down for "maintenance," so all in all I'd call Sony's restoration effort another epic FAIL. Probably just trying to hide the fact (again) that they're still weeks away from full functionality. And...most disconcertingly, still no word on how to sign up for the identity theft protection program they've promised us. Nearly a month after our financial info was accessed, and here we are with nothing to show for it. Hackers may have initiated this fiasco, but Sony has been determined to show everyone just how truly incompetent they could be in responding. I'm astounded.
 
HovitosKing

HovitosKing

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Goodsport said:


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Yeah, their servers are overwhelmed because somehow they didn't realize everyone would be changing passwords at the same general time. Like I said, epic FAIL on the part of Sony. Actually I got the password reset email no problem. It directed me to a page with the infamous "site currently undergoing maintenance" message. Even their automated response to overwhelmed servers is BS (why not just say "oops, our servers are busy" rather than "maintenance?"). Hopefully "maintenance" will be complete within 24 hours, which is when the link they emailed me will expire. I read that update earlier and wasn't impressed.
 
Dr Bones

Dr Bones

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I managed to sign in, download the update and change my password last night As a result today I received and

Not expecting something decent though.
 
michael

michael

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You get what you pay for, and I'm a fan of both networks (Live and PSN).

and Japan says wait a minute....

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/16/japanese-government-refuses-sony-approval-for-psn-relaunch/

Japanese government refuses Sony approval for PSN relaunch

According to a report from the Dow Jones newswire, a Japanese regulatory official has confirmed that the nation's government hasn't given Sony approval to relaunch PSN services in the territory. The source, Ministry of Economy Content Industry director Kazushige Nobutani, says the government refused Sony's initiative to resuscitate the platform. "As of May 13, Sony was incomplete in exercising measures that they said they will do on the May 1 press conference." The details of which measures haven't been enacted yet were not released.

The source added that the government wants clearer terms on what Sony's doing to protect its users' credit card info, saying, "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."

We're telling you guys -- just put all the credit card info in a big pile surrounded by a shark-filled moat. Done!
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michael

michael

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Sony released the details to their Welcome Back program:

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/16/sony-reveals-choice-of-free-game-downloads-in-psn-welcome-back-p/

North American "Customer Appreciation Program":

"All PlayStation Network customers can select two PS3 games from the following list. The games will be available for 30 days shortly after PlayStation Store is restored and can be kept forever.
Dead Nation
inFAMOUS
LittleBigPlanet
Super Stardust HD
Wipeout HD + Fury

For PSP owners, you will be eligible to download two PSP games from the following list. The games will be available for 30 days shortly after PlayStation Store is restored and can be kept forever.
LittleBigPlanet (PSP)
ModNation Racers
Pursuit Force
Killzone Liberation

-A selection of "On Us" rental movie titles will be available to PlayStation Network customers over one weekend, where Video Service is available. Those titles will be announced soon.
-30 days free PlayStation Plus membership for non PlayStation Plus subscribers.
-Existing PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive an additional 60 days of free subscription.
-Existing Music Unlimited Premium Trial subscription members will receive an additional 30 days of free premium subscription.
-Additional 30 days + time lost for existing members of Music Unlimited Premium/Basic subscription free of charge for existing Premium/Basic members.
-To welcome users Home, PlayStation Home will be offering 100 free virtual items. Additional free content will be released soon, including the next addition to the Home Mansion personal space, and Ooblag's Alien Casino, an exclusive game."

European Union "Customer Appreciation Programme":

"All existing PlayStation Network members will be able to access the following from PlayStation Store*:

Two PS3 games from the following list:
LittleBigPlanet
Infamous*
Wipeout HD/Fury
Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty
Dead Nation*

For those with PSP accounts, you will also be eligible to download two PSP games from the following list:
LittleBigPlanet PSP
ModNation PSP
Pursuit Force
Killzone Liberation*

- 30 days free PlayStation Plus membership for non PS Plus subscribers*
- Existing PlayStation Plus subscribers will be given 60 days free subscription.
- For existing Music Unlimited subscribers, you will be given 30 days free subscription.
- We are working on a Welcome Back offer in PlayStation Home and will share that when it is confirmed."
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Dr Bones

Dr Bones

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Dr Bones said:
Not expecting something decent though.
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Two PS3 games from the following list:
LittleBigPlanet
Infamous*
Wipeout HD/Fury
Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty
Dead Nation*
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I hate it when I'm right.....games everyone already has or never wanted. :rolleyes:
 
michael

michael

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I'd say the best thing is the 30 days FREE of PS Plus, just snag what you can for those 30 days that may be exclusive.
 
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