Sony has announced the PlayStation Network has begun restoration today. The PSN will be restored in a series of phases with phase one restoring access to the PSN, online gaming for the PS3 and PSP, access to Netflix, Hulu, MLB.com and PlayStation Home. The remaining features, such as the ability to make purchases from the PSN Store will return soon. Below is a video of Sony's Executive Deputy President, Kazuo Hirai, making the official announcement.
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Keep reading for details about changes Sony has made as well the changes gamers must make.
Sony Online Entertainment have been working on making the following security updates to ensure the safety of their users' data. These updates took time and Sony did not want to relaunch the PSN, or their other online services, until they had been properly implemented and tested.
- Made enhancements to overall data security
- Updating and adding advanced security technologies
- Additional software monitoring
- Performing new penetration and vulnerability testing
- Increased levels of encryption
Gamers will have to make security changes as well. A PS3 system software update will prompt players to change their password. This is mandatory. You can only change your password from the PS3 console you made the account from. If you no longer have the PS3 you will be able to change it through emails, although it is not clear what the validation process entails. This software update is active now.
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According the PSBlog it will take a while for the update to become active across the county, and the world. Sony has posted a map showing which states have had access restored. They estimate it will take several hours for the entire country to be updated. Sony encourages users to download the software update in the mean time. We all know how long those take. I'm sorry, it was too soon for that.
Now go, download the update and be merry! Hopefully the massive amount of gamers rushing to their PS3s right now (myself included) won't cause any hiccups in the restoration process.
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RicanReaper
Downloaded update .. using son's PS3 because my PS3 bricked with YLOD, Cant change password. No Emails. No PSN !!! Hiccup
urvalic
Downloaded the update..still cant sign in
poopikins
So if PSN is not up when they flip the switch for my area, does that mean I can't redeem my Mass Effect 2 code?
JustTheBeginning
Its ALIVEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
ruribe8
O.o oh. my. god!!!!
gerbg229
Glad to see it back up.
cardinalsfan1122
Thank god i was just about to send you guys a tip i didn't know if you saw it. I though maybe you all went home.LOL. I commend your dedication Nicole! Yet another dark age for the PS3 has lifted, we can start to see the light! (And then something else happens) Awwww crap!! LOL
Bonedegon
Glad that the PS3 gamers can now get back to online gaming. Hope Sony makes sure you guys are safe so this does not happen to you guys again.
codmerced
i really wanted go download metal gear solid though still have to wait
KD6731
YAY!!! Downloading NOW!!!!
ww2_honor
Need I say, IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME! "One or two days" turned into nearly one month.They said the map would be updated, nothing has been changing on it since it was announced.
Maurisiocmv
........netflix has been active......it ask you to sign in but u dont have to. U can use netflix even without the playstation network.
mrtategamer
THEY MAY TAKE OUR LIVES BUT THEY WILL NEVER TAKE
OUR NETWORK!!!!!!
Phoenixxx1974
i just checked and i did the firmware upgrade but that is is. no PSN just yet. which SUCKS.
neon5162
havent touched my ps3 since i returned infamous to gamestop all that long time ago
sonicthehedgehog1899
DUDES!!! So...
Are you ready...FOR PSN!!!!!!???
cracker1138
YES lol I have had this weird urge to play red dead redemption lately....this will last for an hour hour or two :D.... I do mean me playin rdr not the psn being up....we clear k bye
Chainer232
it's about time; now the question becomes, when will we get the free month of PS Plus? perhaps right when the Purchasing from the PSN works
Trikkey
Downloaded the update waiting on them to flip the switch for my area. Yay!!
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