The PlayStation 3’s motto is “It only does everything,” but since last night, when the entire PlayStation Network went offline for some as-yet-unknown reason, it might be more accurate to say "it only does some things." So which things can you still do with your PlayStation 3?
The PlayStation 3 Can Still…
- Access The Internet: Although the PlayStation Network is borked, your PS3 console should still be able to access the internet as if nothing is wrong.
- Play Single-Player Games: As far as I am aware, there are no single-player games that require a functioning PlayStation Network in order to work. You should still be able to play single-player games you downloaded in the the past as well.
- Play Local Multi-Player: This is the perfect opportunity to get a friend on your couch and re-experience the joy of couch co-op.
- Earn Trophies: Although you won’t be able to show off your accomplishments to your pals, you’ll still be able to earn ‘em. Presumably, when the PlayStation Network is back up, (which could take as long as two days), your friends will be able to see your new single-player trophies.
- Play Blu-Ray Discs And DVDs: You’ll still be able to watch Monsters Inc. on BlueRay, don’t worry, and that's almost as good as playing Portal 2's co-op, right?
- Stream Media From Your Computer: If you use your PS3 to watch movies or play music stored on your PC, you’ll still be able to enjoy it.
The PlayStation 3 Can Not…
- Play Any Games Online: As far as I am aware, any game that features online play cannot work without the PlayStation Network, rendering some online-only games like MAG totally unplayable.
- Access Steam: With the launch of Portal 2 earlier this week, Steam access has been added to the PSN, but because you can’t access the PSN, no Steam for you.
- Access the PlayStation Store: You won’t be able to buy new downloadable games or content until the PSN goes back up.
- Access “Cloud-Saved” Games: Portal 2 for the PS3 allows users to store their games in the proverbial clouds, for retrieval on any PS3 that’s connected to the PlayStation Network… which means no PS3 on Earth, at this second.
- Enter PlayStation Home: Not being able to sign on to the PlayStation Network means not being able to visit your fake virtual Home home either.
- Play Netflix Movies: You won’t be able to watch Netflix without logging into the PSN, and don’t try to get clever and access Netflix with the PS3’s web browser; it won’t work. You’ll be told the PS3 browser doesn’t support streaming. Bummer, man.
- Play Hulu Content: Ditto
- Make Toast: This is the case whether the PSN works or not, but it still makes me mad.
I think that just about covers everything… except the things I forgot. If there’s anything you know about parts of the PS3 that aren’t working, let me know in the comment section below. Also: Anyone want to make a prediction for when the PSN will be up again? My guess: 3 PM PST today.
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Lil Lotte
My issue is privacy. This is the second time in as many months that PSN has been hacked. It does suck for people that enjoy MP, but I don't like the fact that if the entire worldwide network can be taken down this easily, what is there saying everyone's stored credit cards and passwords aren't next or even the possiblity that it may be the purpose of this attack. It just doesn't sit well in my book at all. Especially in this day and age when the economy is garbage and some people will resort to stealing from others for whatever reasons.
cwbys21
You can still download patches for your games strangely enough, had to download a 30mb patch yesterday for Mortal Kombat
cheeseburger_ed
i thought it would work if i signed in my uk or jap account, but it doesnt :-(
lobstercoco
Just wanna let people know you can still use online media streaming like netflix or hulu here's how when you login to netflix or hulu the system is going to ask you to sign in hit X and then it going to tell you the playstation network is currently undergoing maintenance then hit O and then its going to ask you again to sign in Hit X and Netflix or hulu should load right up the reason you need to sign in is so that your stats of whatever it is your doing can show up to your friend when you online try it if you wanna watch some movies on your ps3
MyXxBitterXxHeroics
Times likes these I'm glad I have a 360 as well :)
TomHoang
Stephen, you spelled Blu-ray wrong in two different ways in one sentence.
blueboykc
too funny..
Howie_Feltersnatch
Netflix works.
Willis_Ax
If you install that one thing and get an operating system on there there's a LOT of stuff you can do on the PS3. >_> <_<
XD
TikleMeDead
I love having a 360.
Vaden
why list 8 can't do's and 6 can do's. thats some dickish writing right there.
Nerdgazm
Play Netflix Movies: You won t be able to watch Netflix without logging into the PSN, and don t try to get clever and access Netflix with the PS3 s web browser; it won t work. You ll be told the PS3 browser doesn t support streaming. Bummer, man.
That's not true you can still watch Netflix.
jcarter05
so are we getting these days back for free for games like dc universe online????????
ChumBuddy
But I just accessed netflix and just watched the other guys
GH_FIEND23
Actually the good thing is on my ps3 it does say you need to log into the account, but when i hit cancel it goes back to Netflix and i can stream videos with ease ^_^ good old Netflix
bigpaul
yo i love it that these xbot fanboys are coming in and praising that they pay for live and how great it is well keep on being a tool and staying inside in the dark being a fu@#ng nerd oh and to the rest who own a ps3 dont worry it will be up soon but for right now play your awsome collection of gamez or go outside andx enjoy the beautiful spring weather
CreamxTails
This is why i own a 360 and not a ps3
xlethalbladez
you can still watch netflix i'm watching it right now
techy87
Its times like these I'm glad I'm an xbox LIVE subscriber. Yeah I pay yearly for it, but atleast I know it'll work when I want to play some multiplayer.
d_esc
Nows the best time to clean your PS3...
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