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Sony rolls out Welcome Back Program (was: PlayStation Store Returns)

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OK... So Australia has the update, and I have installed it, the AU playstation site has some new links to 'welcome back' (but the page does not exist yet).

No word when we go live; all the announcements are for Europe and US.		2011-05-15 02:24:00

Author:
Mr_Fusion
Posts: 1799

Ok I cant even change my password, so... Yeah. Not sure whats up with that, I cant log in at all...2011-05-15 02:25:00

Author:
ATMLVE
Posts: 1177

I have notorious bad luck for these kinda things. Im away from home and PSN is brought back online.

Youre welcome, guys.
:l

:SH:		2011-05-15 02:31:00

Author:
ThePineapplizer
Posts: 769

I have notorious bad luck for these kinda things. Im away from home and PSN is brought back online.

Your welcome, guys.
:l

:SH:

Lucky for you, its not :/		2011-05-15 02:32:00

Author:
ATMLVE
Posts: 1177

This should answer everyone's questions.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVU6v53ow8k		2011-05-15 02:43:00

Author:
anoken
Posts: 1654

They have to manually edit the map once power is restored to a state.
It states that in the paragraph above it.

{EDIT}

Apparently, according to a member here,
PSN is now up in Florida.
(Not sure if entire Florida or select regions.)
Must be in select regions, 'cause I'm in Florida and still no PSN for me!		2011-05-15 02:49:00

Author:
TheZimInvader
Posts: 3149

hmm.. i installed the new update tried psn but its still under going maintenance.

Am guessing the password change comes when psn is restored.

Atleast somthing is happening well done sony. 		2011-05-15 02:56:00

Author:
Special_D_
Posts: 57

Statement says PSN will be up across the country (U.S) in 7 hours.

I believe they would choose state activation sequence by number of PSN users.
It's region by region for a state, instead of sate then state.

So, if your in a heavy populated area, good for you.		2011-05-15 02:56:00

Author:
Maxi
Posts: 1176

Yes I called sony and they said Canada and U.S will be done together. WESFUN stays up intill psn comes back. 2011-05-15 02:57:00

Author:
WESFUN
Posts: 1336

When I went to sign in for Netflix, I got the system update notice. Wow, I can't believe it's going to be back up within the month. 2011-05-15 03:02:00

Author:
Creekey
Posts: 116

Is anyone else able to log in to the point where it says change password.2011-05-15 03:03:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

So, if your in a heavy populated area, good for you.

Man, I live on a private 400 acre ranch.

Curse you witness protection.		2011-05-15 03:04:00

Author:
ATMLVE
Posts: 1177

I clicked on this link that was posted in an early post.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/14/play-on-%E2%80%93-psn-restoration-begins-now/

then I clicked on the map of the US out of curiosity. It took me to sign into yahoo.

Anyone else experience this?
2011-05-15 03:10:00

Author:
Unknown User

Man, I live on a private 400 acre ranch.

Curse you witness protection.

So.... ahh... for no reason... what is the precise GPS co-ordinates of said ranch?

I wonder when AUS will be live. Looks like not this week.		2011-05-15 03:10:00

Author:
Mr_Fusion
Posts: 1799

No, i haven't been able to change my password.2011-05-15 03:11:00

Author:
Xx_Mr_Orange_xX
Posts: 115

I live in the Chicago Area so I will probably be one of the first areas! Boo-Yah! 2011-05-15 03:12:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

Yay update! I hope it means its getting close!2011-05-15 03:14:00

Author:
Dortr
Posts: 548

PSN nearly back up?2011-05-15 03:17:00

Author:
Ayneh
Posts: 2454

Cant change my password or get online with any game yet.2011-05-15 03:18:00

Author:
venat
Posts: 715

PSN has been restored in the most northern parts of the US. Check the map. (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/14/play-on-%E2%80%93-psn-restoration-begins-now/)

Freakin missed PA by that much.

EDIT: All the "recently published" levels on LBP.me have changed for the first time in 3 and a half weeks!		2011-05-15 03:20:00

Author:
ATMLVE
Posts: 1177

I believe I'm online!
Got past the Maintenance screen.
Changing my password atm.

{EDIT}
I am correct, I am signed in.

If your wondering, I'm in northern NY.		2011-05-15 03:26:00

Author:
Maxi
Posts: 1176

Is the PS blog down for anyone else?2011-05-15 03:27:00

Author:
ATMLVE
Posts: 1177

Is the PS blog down for anyone else?

Ya its down for me too.		2011-05-15 03:31:00

Author:
aceofthorns
Posts: 288

Is the PS blog down for anyone else?
Won't open for me.		2011-05-15 03:31:00

Author:
Maxi
Posts: 1176

Guys check out cool pages:

http://lbp.me/search?t=cool

Old levels got so old that they have lower score then newest levels, so new published level appers imidietly on cool pages... which means cool pages will be in total chaos for few days 		2011-05-15 03:31:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

Guys check out cool pages:

http://lbp.me/search?t=cool

Old levels got so old that they have lower score then newest levels, so new published level appers imidietly on cool pages... which means cool pages will be in total chaos for few days

Lol cool pages and newest levels are identical.		2011-05-15 03:34:00

Author:
ATMLVE
Posts: 1177

Its... it's on? At LAST!?

...victory. >:7		2011-05-15 03:35:00

Author:
Fang
Posts: 578

Oh freaking good! I live in CALIFORNIA which will be the LAST STATE TO RESTORE!!! 2011-05-15 03:39:00

Author:
DominationMags
Posts: 1840

It wasn't up for me, then i tried again and it is up.2011-05-15 03:41:00

Author:
Xx_Mr_Orange_xX
Posts: 115

Says who? In my opinion, if it was my unbiased decision to choose who to restore first, Id choose California, then New York. Dont be so sure theyre moving across the country in a giant sweeping pattern.2011-05-15 03:41:00

Author:
ATMLVE
Posts: 1177

Is anyone else able to log in to the point where it says change password.


Nope, not sure we can change them until the region we are in has been restored.		2011-05-15 03:41:00

Author:
Creekey
Posts: 116

WTH i updated the firmware sign in an says PSN is in manitce are what ever it says? plz explain2011-05-15 03:44:00

Author:
The_Lil_JoKeR
Posts: 745

Oh freaking good! I live in CALIFORNIA which will be the LAST STATE TO RESTORE!!!
Oh come on, its not like its gonna take longer than a few hours!
You've already waited 3 weeks, what's a few more hours, right? 		2011-05-15 03:45:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

I'm IN! right now

no im not that sucks i was now i restarted my ps3 and it says maintenance again

the blog is down also now

i love it the newest levels on LBP.me are changing as we speak		2011-05-15 03:45:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

Hmm well LBP.me's recently published levels have changed as well.
Oh boy they are probably being flooded even in those states.		2011-05-15 03:45:00

Author:
Dortr
Posts: 548

WTH i updated the firmware sign in an says PSN is in manitce are what ever it says? plz explain
PSN probably isn't restored in your region yet.

For the entire U.S to get back online, it'll take approximately several hours.		2011-05-15 03:46:00

Author:
Maxi
Posts: 1176

i live in NC....2011-05-15 03:47:00

Author:
The_Lil_JoKeR
Posts: 745

Has anyone in Ontario signed in yet?2011-05-15 03:48:00

Author:
WESFUN
Posts: 1336

Now even the BLOG is down for maintenance! Oh, what has this world come to?2011-05-15 03:49:00

Author:
ATMLVE
Posts: 1177

The blog will probably go down everytime they update it.2011-05-15 03:51:00

Author:
Xx_Mr_Orange_xX
Posts: 115

Holy mother of whatever> im playing online!2011-05-15 03:51:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

will im listing to some killswitch engage and rev theory an a little katty perry futuristic lover never hurts 2011-05-15 03:55:00

Author:
The_Lil_JoKeR
Posts: 745

Im sitting in my room, in front of the TV, reloading this page and the US PSN map page every 5 seconds and trying to login every 2, while listening to music on youtube. Eventually something interesting will happen.

EDIT: Southern California is up, apparently.		2011-05-15 03:57:00

Author:
ATMLVE
Posts: 1177

I clicked on this link that was posted in an early post.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/14/play-on-%E2%80%93-psn-restoration-begins-now/

then I clicked on the map of the US out of curiosity. It took me to sign into yahoo.

Anyone else experience this?

Its to sign in to Flickr, which is from Yahoo.
Most likely since the image was uploaded by Flickr.		2011-05-15 03:58:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

Finally I have PSN! after days of living in the shadows we are finally back (well some places) the good thing is I can play community levels again! the bad thing is the cool page is crazy right now.2011-05-15 03:58:00

Author:
Arnald23
Posts: 1843

JUST A REMINDER

I was so excited to get online I start to play without syncing my trophies. Don.t forget like I did, if your into your trophies.		2011-05-15 03:59:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

Told ya, didnt I? California is back up.2011-05-15 04:00:00

Author:
ATMLVE
Posts: 1177

SOUTHERN CA! HOLY MOLY THATS WHERE I AM! HURRAY! HUZZAH! I GOTTA STOP PLAYING MAD LIBS AND GET TO THE PS3! IS IT UP?!

Silverleon- No I can't wait a few hours. I will be asleep. I have waited long enough!

EDIT: HOLY CRAP ITS HERE. Cool levels first 5 levels junk.


Nyan Cat! (FREE Stickers of Nyan Cat and FEE Nyan Cat!)
Costumes (More) III
Welcome Back PSN
Survive the night II 1-4 Players
Restraunt

Not a lot... SO MUCH TO DO I CANT BELIEVE IT ONS IT CHRISTMAS AND IM GETTING PORTAL 2 TOMORROW PERFECT TIMING! Gotta make the submarininator... *Goes to Happy Gadders for designer*		2011-05-15 04:01:00

Author:
DominationMags
Posts: 1840

It kind of feels like waiting for Christmas morning.2011-05-15 04:04:00

Author:
Xx_Mr_Orange_xX
Posts: 115

It kind of feels like waiting for Christmas morning.

Except you know exactly when Christmas morning will be.		2011-05-15 04:06:00

Author:
ATMLVE
Posts: 1177

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/14/play-on-%E2%80%93-psn-restoration-begins-now/
Haha, there ya go, not from one side to the next for people complaining about that.
CA online.		2011-05-15 04:08:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

Note: california got online 2011-05-15 04:09:00

Author:
Arnald23
Posts: 1843

My psn is back!!!!!2011-05-15 04:12:00

Author:
wait wtf
Posts: 853

So im guessing canada will get it last.... i guess i can wait -.-2011-05-15 04:14:00

Author:
ktmbillyjr
Posts: 177

Yay! I'm in California!

Funny thing... I quit playing LBP for awhile for school focus around the time PSN went down...

Today I picked it up for the first time and.... it's back.


...coincidence? I DON'T THINK SO! >


But seriously it is a coincidence 		2011-05-15 04:15:00

Author:
Fang
Posts: 578

I know I should't be doing this, but I republished my levels so they could get on the cool pages. I just want one night of fame and glory.2011-05-15 04:17:00

Author:
DominationMags
Posts: 1840

Ok folks, let's keep our posts on-topic and spam-free during the restoration of PSN services, mmmk?

Thanks!		2011-05-15 04:22:00

Author:
schm0
Posts: 1239

Ok folks, let's keep the spam to a minimum during the restoration of PSN services, mmmk?

Thanks!

Sorry sir, Ill stop posting now. I just saw you posted in the thread, and I knew exactly why, lol.

Anyway, I wish theyd tell us what states/countries they were working on to restore, or if they gave us a list or something...		2011-05-15 04:24:00

Author:
ATMLVE
Posts: 1177

Mine's back...hard to believe it's actually working again!2011-05-15 04:26:00

Author:
Chazprime
Posts: 587

I wish the store was back up... I need that Helghast and Tron Pack!2011-05-15 04:29:00

Author:
DominationMags
Posts: 1840

I was just curious to any users getting plus and the free games yet? Maybe that will be later but I thought it would be as soon as anyone logged in...2011-05-15 04:29:00

Author:
Dortr
Posts: 548

I was just curious to any users getting plus and the free games yet? Maybe that will be later but I thought it would be as soon as anyone logged in...

The PS store isnt up yet, nor is most of the planet. Im sure in a few days everything will be completely back to normal, and we'll all receive our less-then-satisfactory welcome back packages. In the meantime, be glad you can at least play online.		2011-05-15 04:32:00

Author:
ATMLVE
Posts: 1177

still waiting in NC :/2011-05-15 04:32:00

Author:
The_Lil_JoKeR
Posts: 745

Im trying not to rush The Submarineinator... But then it would be bad quality... But now is my chance D:2011-05-15 04:42:00

Author:
DominationMags
Posts: 1840

I wish the store was back up... I need that Helghast and Tron Pack!


I was just curious to any users getting plus and the free games yet? Maybe that will be later but I thought it would be as soon as anyone logged in...


The PS store isnt up yet, nor is most of the planet. Im sure in a few days everything will be completely back to normal, and we'll all receive our less-then-satisfactory welcome back packages. In the meantime, be glad you can at least play online.


Last I recalled, they said PS Store is the last thing they're restoring and will most likely not be online until almost end of May, so...yeah, still a while for that one. ;p		2011-05-15 04:42:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

The PS store isnt up yet, nor is most of the planet. Im sure in a few days everything will be completely back to normal, and we'll all receive our less-then-satisfactory welcome back packages. In the meantime, be glad you can at least play online.

Yeah I cant wait to just get online... i don't even care much for the "care packages" Just curious.
I read a funny comment somewhere about the possibility of them being move games XD thats like a backhand and a gift...

"Thank you for your patience and were terribly sorry for the inconvenience now... go buy some more of our ****"		2011-05-15 04:44:00

Author:
Dortr
Posts: 548

Ah, forgive my ignorance, silverleon sir.

I really dont see how making a list telling us what order places will be restored in is that hard, I mean, is not like they cant control it :/		2011-05-15 04:45:00

Author:
ATMLVE
Posts: 1177

Nothing much for LBP2, just spam levels to try to be famous (I did one myself, Naughty me D


I should have finished my big project earlier.		2011-05-15 04:46:00

Author:
DominationMags
Posts: 1840

I'm in Las Vegas. I just got a new update but when I try to sign in it says "PlayStationNetwork is currently undergoing maintenance"2011-05-15 05:00:00

Author:
Monster
Posts: 180

North Carolina is now online! 2011-05-15 05:05:00

Author:
L1GhTmArE
Posts: 519

Wow, theyre making like a ring around PA -_-2011-05-15 05:09:00

Author:
ATMLVE
Posts: 1177

Holy mother of whatever> im playing online!
Hahaha! I am so glad it's here!! Finally!!


It kind of feels like waiting for Christmas morning.
It's definitely better than any holiday. Everyone is SO happy right now that the PSN is (coming) back on, it's MASSIVE ecstaticness without any of the drawbacks of common public holidays. Woohoo!


Yeah I cant wait to just get online... i don't even care much for the "care packages" Just curious.
I read a funny comment somewhere about the possibility of them being move games XD thats like a backhand and a gift...

"Thank you for your patience and were terribly sorry for the inconvenience now... go buy some more of our ****"
Hah, seriously that would suck! But that kind of behavior is to be expected in a large corporation. Just think... they need to earn money now more than ever to recouperate from this outage. Anyway I don't care, it is enough to me that the PSN is finally coming back up!!!
.............................................
On a side note, anyone know when Europe is going to be restored?		2011-05-15 05:17:00

Author:
Creekey
Posts: 116

It's early days yet but I'm watching the newly published list and... well nothing super stellar yet is making me feel left out. I really want to play the re-published 'How to make emo hair' stage though.

Actually; 'Munchy Bunny Bounce: A Little Big Easter Egg Hunt' by Pookachoo looks like it'd be interesting.

Oh well, back to twiddling my thumbs while I watch the US come online.		2011-05-15 05:20:00

Author:
Mr_Fusion
Posts: 1799

Its....its...ALIVE.....kinda2011-05-15 05:32:00

Author:
SPARTANDUDE924
Posts: 285

I'm in Las Vegas. I just got a new update but when I try to sign in it says "PlayStationNetwork is currently undergoing maintenance"


It will say that until they turn on your state. I had that same screen for about an hour until finally it worked. Up here in New England was where they first released it.		2011-05-15 05:32:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

Is it taking about 30 min for each section to come back online?2011-05-15 05:38:00

Author:
Xx_Mr_Orange_xX
Posts: 115

Good News Everyone: A whole bunch of states have been updated! Here they are:

- Maryland
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Georgia
-Florida

States already updated:
-Maine
-New Hampshire
-Vermont
-New Jersey
-Rhode Island
-Conneticut
-New York
-Massachusetts
-California		2011-05-15 05:50:00

Author:
DominationMags
Posts: 1840

Did anyone else think that the video from Sony's 'Kazuo Hirai' was like one of those videos from LOST, the dharma initiative scientest.It reminded me of it.

Also i wonder how long it'll take for the rest of the world to get restored.		2011-05-15 06:07:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

looks like I am restored too! yay!2011-05-15 06:14:00

Author:
jimydog000
Posts: 813

It's still down for me, although I could download the update.
- The Netherlands, Europe		2011-05-15 06:31:00

Author:
robbit10
Posts: 450

ONLY 988 people online with Little Big Planet!

Hope to see the rest of you soon!

I had a feeling it was gonna be yesterday or today that they were gonna either post a huge update on the blog or get things running. I was 1 day off with my Friday the 13th guess.		2011-05-15 06:39:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

Dang... Canada isn't up!2011-05-15 06:54:00

Author:
Fading-Dream
Posts: 164

Darn it. I'm in Missouri. No restoration yet.

But I downloaded update. ^^

Why do I suddenly feel like a kid on Christmas morning?		2011-05-15 07:16:00

Author:
Hana_Kami
Posts: 393

YAY...it's my turn! As well as several more states.2011-05-15 07:21:00

Author:
Spider-Jew
Posts: 1090

yup yup. just logged on for the first time in nearly a month. its like.......well honestly, its just like any other day i log onto the thing. I suppose i'm a little jaded.2011-05-15 07:22:00

Author:
Memodrix
Posts: 879

Darn, I thought you could change password before it is restored in your state.

I thought that update I downloaded was for that and that they recommend you change password before service is restored?

I didn't get an email because they said you only get email if you never downloaded anything from PSN. And it wont let me change on system because it says undergoing maintanence. If you can't change password before it is restored then why did they recommend you do so?		2011-05-15 07:29:00

Author:
Hana_Kami
Posts: 393

Not sure if it has already been posted, but what I gather from the link below is that after America has been restored, Europe will be restored.

http://uk.playstation.com/home/news/articles/detail/item369506/PlayStation-Network-Restoration-Begins/		2011-05-15 07:33:00

Author:
FlipMeister
Posts: 631

Not sure if it has already been posted, but what I gather from the link below is that after America has been restored, Europe will be restored.

http://uk.playstation.com/home/news/articles/detail/item369506/PlayStation-Network-Restoration-Begins/

Sweet, it now says Australia after Europe... probably next week though. I like to not expect too much.		2011-05-15 07:40:00

Author:
Mr_Fusion
Posts: 1799

it surprises me no one has posted this yet:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tHl6O5Sp8w

EDIT: oh wait, comphermc already posted it. Oh well, here's the video again anyways.		2011-05-15 08:04:00

Author:
robbit10
Posts: 450

Yay, disappointment2011-05-15 08:10:00

Author:
Radishlord
Posts: 706

I'm at my nans house! I have to wait like 3 hours to play it again! I don't think I can take it no more!!!2011-05-15 08:50:00

Author:
Squidge99
Posts: 203

I'm at my nans house! I have to wait like 3 hours to play it again! I don't think I can take it no more!!!

I wouldn't worry. PSN isn't back up in Britain yet. 		2011-05-15 08:55:00

Author:
FlipMeister
Posts: 631

Well guys, PSN in America is fully restored:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2758/5719596227_3ab54e351b_z.jpg
(In case you think I photoshopped this: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/14/play-on-%E2%80%93-psn-restoration-begins-now/)

So I guess Europe is next! 		2011-05-15 08:56:00

Author:
robbit10
Posts: 450

Well guys, PSN in America is fully restored:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2758/5719596227_3ab54e351b_z.jpg
(If you think I photoshopped this: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/14/play-on-%E2%80%93-psn-restoration-begins-now/)

So I guess Europe is next!

lol... I love how Canada is always lumped in with NA... yet they still don't know how to label our provinces on a map. Pathetic really.

Oh well, at least we're up and running 24 days later. It's been a nice break actually. Good luck Europe, Australia, etc. See you soon!

4:00am is a little late to catch up with friends now, so I'ma hit the sack and call it a night.		2011-05-15 09:03:00

Author:
Rustbukkit
Posts: 1737

Odd. Psn is working, lbp.me isn't allowing logins. h2011-05-15 09:13:00

Author:
roux-
Posts: 379

Still no Australia, meh. Have to go and cook dinner now anyhoo.2011-05-15 09:14:00

Author:
Mr_Fusion
Posts: 1799

Yay I got on PSN about 1 hour ago. I wounder if the store will be up after all regens are done. Come on Sony I want to spend money on you!!!!!!

wow so meny inactive people on my friends list like honestly who doesnt come online withen 24 days like jezz 		2011-05-15 09:50:00

Author:
WESFUN
Posts: 1336

Waitwaitwait. Did he say you could only change your password on the same PS3 as you created the account on?!

What about people whose PS3 have broken from YLOD etc.?
Will we still be at risk?		2011-05-15 09:59:00

Author:
Plasmavore
Posts: 1913

Waitwaitwait. Did he say you could only change your password on the same PS3 as you created the account on?!

What about people whose PS3 have broken from YLOD etc.?
Will we still be at risk?
He said you can also change the password on a different PS3, but you will be prompted for email verification.		2011-05-15 10:09:00

Author:
robbit10
Posts: 450

Waitwaitwait. Did he say you could only change your password on the same PS3 as you created the account on?!

What about people whose PS3 have broken from YLOD etc.?
Will we still be at risk?

If using a PS3, your password can only be changed on your own PS3 (or a PS3 on which your PSN account was activated),		2011-05-15 10:11:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Anyone know if Irelands bacK?2011-05-15 10:20:00

Author:
Unknown User

hmmm... Seems like UK and Ireland or still down. Am UK and i updated my system last nite but when i attempt to login the network is still under going maintenance. Am guessing the password change will be available upon restoration of the network.2011-05-15 10:36:00

Author:
Special_D_
Posts: 57

PSN is up, but I don't think the LBP servers are. 2011-05-15 10:39:00

Author:
lemurboy12
Posts: 842

PSN is up, but I don't think the LBP servers are.

LBP severs never went down, they were up all the way through the PSN outage and they still are.		2011-05-15 10:40:00

Author:
Doopz
Posts: 5592

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2011/05/15/play-on-psn-restoration-begins-now/#comment-144816


You?ll be able to get your welcome back gifts once the store is live, which will be a little longer I?m afraid. We will be sharing more information about what you?ll be ble to get a little later on today.		2011-05-15 10:52:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Rumor (http://gamergaia.com/home/gaming-news/2-news/151-europe-japan-and-australia-to-get-psn-tomorrow-morning.html)
EU PSN up by 10 AM EST = 4 PM CET = 3 PM UK		2011-05-15 10:53:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Nevermind, I was just having trouble connecting.2011-05-15 10:54:00

Author:
lemurboy12
Posts: 842

ONLY 988 people online with Little Big Planet!

@metalpunks: How many people are online now? Do not tell me that you sleep now!

Here in the EU blog.eu.playstation.com goes up and down, PSN is still unavailable.		2011-05-15 11:06:00

Author:
goranilic
Posts: 332

Yayy can't wait till it's back for UK 2011-05-15 11:56:00

Author:
LordMagicPants
Posts: 187

NOO! PSN's still down in Asia! Sony has disgraced me. 2011-05-15 12:22:00

Author:
OveReAction
Posts: 50

i heard that it was back up and i was so exited
but its still down in Aus		2011-05-15 12:27:00

Author:
darcyh
Posts: 191

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/5557/captureaqh.png
PSN in Europe will be up soon!

Source: http://twitter.com/PlayStationEU		2011-05-15 12:32:00

Author:
robbit10
Posts: 450

i heard that it was back up and i was so exited
but its still down in Aus

Yah, doesn't look like it'll be this weekend. And today's the last day of my annual leave. So fantastic timing all round. Stops working when I go on leave starts when I go back!

2011-05-15 12:44:00

Author:
Mr_Fusion
Posts: 1799

Does anyone know whats free now.2011-05-15 12:47:00

Author:
craigmond
Posts: 2426

Does anyone know whats free now.

You mean on the store? The store is one of the services that isn't back up yet, so no one knows.		2011-05-15 13:06:00

Author:
FlipMeister
Posts: 631

nvm then your no fun it was the best comment in this thread lol.2011-05-15 13:23:00

Author:
IAmChavez
Posts: 142

HOLY COW!! I woke up this morning and heard the good news!

Now lets hope the mass amount of logins won't crash the servers.

be a few hours before I can login, got church and "honey do" list. Can anyone say how big the update is?		2011-05-15 13:55:00

Author:
biorogue
Posts: 8424

Another update from Sony Ireland
http://reflexorbit.com/2011/05/15/sony-gives-official-update-on-when-european-psn-will-be-back/		2011-05-15 14:05:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

lucky b-tards........2011-05-15 14:10:00

Author:
OveReAction
Posts: 50

Woo! I just did an update and it's back up
(In US anyways, or Minnesota and I'm lucky...)

EDIT: Update takes about 3 minutes, and then you will receive an email from Sony where you can change your password		2011-05-15 14:21:00

Author:
UberOrbPS
Posts: 290

Sony has disgraced me.

Classic quote in Asian Cinema.		2011-05-15 14:46:00

Author:
Nurolight
Posts: 918

Continued spamming of this thread will result in warnings and infractions as appropriate.

Please keep this in mind during this long-anticpated moment. We're all excited about the PSN being restored, but keep your posts on-topic and spam-free.		2011-05-15 14:50:00

Author:
schm0
Posts: 1239

Something weird just happened...
After logging in this morning it decided to download an update. After logging in after that update it says that ''Error has occured...'' Now I logged in and it said nothing. I was like: ''Is it possibly working now? My lucky day!'' But after half an hour of waiting to log into PSN, it says that error has occured. What's going on? Is it possibly coming to Europe soon aswell?		2011-05-15 16:13:00

Author:
FreeAim
Posts: 2462

@FreeAim
The update is avalible to all PS3 as of last night but they are restoring the PSN service by region. US was one of the 1st ones.		2011-05-15 16:34:00

Author:
acdramon
Posts: 332

Just so people kno and don>t get confused I want to say lastnight around 9 pm i was aloud to update.It took about an hour for me to actually sign in, even after that hour when I was finally aloud to sign in it took about another 1/2 hour for me to actually play games. New England was the first to be up and that's where I live. Also I've talked with all my friends this morning and 2 of them are still having trouble logging into PSN. They live in middle America.

I will tell you that I noticed my ps3 had a lot less load times when I was at the xmb bar. It use to take a while to load my friends list but now it pops right up. I'm not sure if it has anything to do with the new servers.

Also the LBP store was working, I just could'nt click on anything to buy but I was able to browse my DLC.		2011-05-15 16:58:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

Anyone know anything about the UK times?2011-05-15 17:08:00

Author:
standby250
Posts: 1113

@metalpunks: How many people are online now? Do not tell me that you sleep now!

Here in the EU blog.eu.playstation.com goes up and down, PSN is still unavailable.

Ya i went to sleep lol. So last night there were 988

As of right now there are 5,250

This number keeps going up every minute.		2011-05-15 17:11:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

For fellow Europeans SCEE will apparently update their twitter feed as each region is restored: http://twitter.com/#!/PLAYSTATIONEU2011-05-15 17:32:00

Author:
Ayneh
Posts: 2454

Ok, so I used a fake email to validate my account sign in. I read that you need to validate the password change on the email you sign in with, in my case that email isn't real.

I've emailed Sony about my problem and have yet to get a reply. Any advice or people in the same position?		2011-05-15 17:35:00

Author:
talbot-trembler
Posts: 1114

Ok, so I used a fake email to validate my account sign in. I read that you need to validate the password change on the email you sign in with, in my case that email isn't real.

I've emailed Sony about my problem and have yet to get a reply. Any advice or people in the same position?


All i can say is I don't think you will get any replys from Sony right now.

Also what happens is you sign in and then just change your password. It wont matter about the email. I you know your password thats all that matters.		2011-05-15 17:38:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

Just a quick recap of my own recovery experience...

I am in Minnesota, the last region of the US to be updated. Yesterday I was able to load and install the firmware upgrade, but was still unable to log in. At first I thought it might be because I was using a new PS3 (my original suffered the YLOD a few weeks back), but at 2AM this morning I was able to log in and was immediately prompted to change my password. Then I had to sign back in again, with the the new PW. Following that, I was then able to publish my new LBP2 level (probably a bad idea, with the surge of publications that is bound to come over the next 48-72 hours, but... meh).

TL;DR:


New PS3 following a YLOD
Able to download firmware first, then log in to PSN later
Immediately prompted for new password
Able to publish to the LBP servers		2011-05-15 17:39:00

Author:
v0rtex
Posts: 1878

All i can say is I don't think you will get any replys from Sony right now.

Also what happens is you sign in and then just change your password. It wont matter about the email. I you know your password thats all that matters.


If using a PS3, your password can only be changed on your own PS3 (or a PS3 on which your PSN account was activated), as an added layer of security. If you have never downloaded any content using your account on the system, an email will be sent to the registered sign-in ID (email address) associated with your account when you first attempt to sign-in to PSN. This e-mail will contain a link that will enable you to change your password. In this email, click on the link and follow the instructions to change your password. Once you have changed your password you can sign-in to your account using your new password.

They don't make it very clear. They say "if I've never downloaded any content on my system" I should change it with my email address.

I think I get what they are saying, and I am safe and not going to lock myself out of anything once I change it with PS3. Is it?		2011-05-15 17:49:00

Author:
talbot-trembler
Posts: 1114

Remember, not every state has even basic PSN support right now. The file servers, which are responsible for the update, have always been online. I was able to sign in, download the update, and change my password just fine.2011-05-15 17:56:00

Author:
Unknown User

Any idea of when europe is gettin it back?2011-05-15 18:35:00

Author:
Unknown User

UK definitly now2011-05-15 18:36:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

yeah im online now portal 2 online FTW2011-05-15 18:37:00

Author:
howMUCHforBOUNTY
Posts: 623

so hold on. you guys got the welcome back stuff?2011-05-15 18:45:00

Author:
nerzdadestroyer
Posts: 1527

so hold on. you guys got the welcome back stuff?


There is nothing about the Welcome Back Program as of now. Store is shut down.




Also have two friends in London that are back online as we speak. They just logged in.		2011-05-15 18:48:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

Guys, watch the EU Playstation twitter account: http://twitter.com/PlayStationEU

It's active once more, and they're saying they restored PSN in the UK, Ireland, and the Middle-East. They'll be tweeting about the rest of the countries as they are restored.		2011-05-15 18:52:00

Author:
robbit10
Posts: 450

I'd like to say a couple things.

First off I'm on LBP now. Be ready for some crappy welcome back levels. They are horrible. I have no clue how they got MM picked. They are not just a little bad they are really bad.

There are no Welcome back programs as of now and no store.

Everything in account settings requires a password to access anything now.

Cloud is perfectly fine. All my saves are still there.

Trophies are intact, syncing seems a little faster then before.

There are a few new settings under SECURITY SETTINGS.

I don't remember if Facebook was on the ps3 before but now it has an icon.

At first when I was prompted to change my password I would click on OK and it would send me to a MAINTENANCE screen. That happened for about 45 minutes until It finally brought me to the password change screen. So it may take a bit before it will allow you to actually change your password.

I noticed that adding friends is not working properly. I got a couple in but I was having a problem. I think it may have to do with the fact not everyone is online.

And as for the Network itself I noticed it's a little smoother when going to your XMB through a game.

After I changed my password I got a few emails so make sure you check. Nothing huge it's just talking about passwords.

So basically every thing is working except the store.


For people with Portal 2 who are wondering if Steam is functioning, Yes it is, works great.

This is gonna take time. Its been over 16 hours since they started restoring the US and still not everyone can sign in. I was able to sign in at around 10 or 10:30 lastnight and its 2:15 now. So they are still working on the Map. That map takes a while to update. It took about a half hour after me signing in for my state to light up.		2011-05-15 19:31:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

Netherlands is up. Signing in took a while, but it works.2011-05-15 20:21:00

Author:
Rogar
Posts: 2284

I have no clue how they got MM picked. They are not just a little bad they are really bad.

The lbp.me page shows no new levels being picked.		2011-05-15 20:35:00

Author:
comphermc
Posts: 5338

I was just on, UK is fine. I got DC'ed at one point, but that happened all the time when it was on before and it signed in pretty quickly again.2011-05-15 20:35:00

Author:
kirbyman62
Posts: 1893

The lbp.me page shows no new levels being picked.

That's odd because when you actually are online there are new levels there. I know I turned on my ps3 and it said 8 new mm picked levels picked since last time you logged in. The last time I logged in was lastnight.

Let me double check. I may be confused with the cool pages but I don't think so.

It also said 285 levels published since last log in.

I'll check I will reply soon.


Edit:

I just checked they are in the cool pages not MM picked, you are 100% right. I got confused because it says 8 new MM picked levels, I think it may be all the way back from April 19th. Not sure why it is doing that.

i did notice i rated one of them with a 'yaay', that needs to be changed NOW!

So ya know new levels in MM picks, cophermc is right. New levels are in the cool pages though. there is nothing cool about the psn levels. Still shocked they are up there. It makes sense that they are in fact no in the MM picks. I'm sure they would never pick a level that poorly made.		2011-05-15 20:48:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

That's odd because when you actually are online there are new levels there. I know I turned on my ps3 and it said 8 new mm picked levels picked since last time you logged in. The last time I logged in was lastnight.

Let me double check. I may be confused with the cool pages but I don't think so.

It also said 285 levels published since last log in.

I'll check I will reply soon.

The reporting of "new" MM picks has always been a bit messed up.		2011-05-15 20:58:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

That's wierd, I can't sign in?2011-05-15 21:43:00

Author:
AbstractFlesh
Posts: 837

What the heck, I was JUST on and then had to reboot the system cause something wasn't working properly. Now, I can't log on again. Says, Network is currently undergoing maintenance.2011-05-15 21:47:00

Author:
Creekey
Posts: 116

What the heck, I was JUST on and then had to reboot the system cause something wasn't working properly. Now, I can't log on again. Says, Network is currently undergoing maintenance.


That's odd i can sign in. How long have you been able to sign in for before it started kicking you out		2011-05-15 21:52:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

http://twitter.com/#!/SteveReynolds

Acknowledged. There is a problem with PSN in the latest countries we rolled out to (except UK, IRE & ME). We're dealing with it.

Its just under maintenance according to PSN status on device... fear not friends 		2011-05-15 21:54:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

http://twitter.com/#!/SteveReynolds

Acknowledged. There is a problem with PSN in the latest countries we rolled out to (except UK, IRE & ME). We're dealing with it.

Its just under maintenance according to PSN status on device... fear not friends


I'm sorry to hear that.I figured with something this big there would be a problem eventually. I'm sure they are working like crazy right now to fix the problem. I hope.		2011-05-15 21:56:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

It was all because too much people signed in at the same time causing the server to be overloaded and shut down.2011-05-15 21:57:00

Author:
OveReAction
Posts: 50

My rents let me get Portal 2 today, Perfect timing for Cop-Op awesomeness !2011-05-15 22:22:00

Author:
DominationMags
Posts: 1840

Just got signed back in.2011-05-15 22:33:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

When I first woke up, I check the Psn if its on yet (Like all the other 24 days XD) and its said to update it!, I did, and after it finished I logged in and singing while putting the game disc and waiting for it to finish loading. (Lol =3) When It finished loading, almost all my friends were online. Most of the were playing LittleBigPlanet2, so I started looking for online levels, and I was surprised! There was only about a dozen new levels! I honestly thought that with all the time people had offline, that there would be an overwhelming amount of levels published! But I guess the reason for that is that probably not that much people know about it yet, and only some countries are online. So I stared to spread the word! So what do you guys think?2011-05-15 22:39:00

Author:
GranolaCrunch
Posts: 105

Am I the only person having trouble staying logged into lbp.me? When I log in, it accepts my new password and e-mail, but when it refreshes to the homepage, I'm no longer logged in. Figured this thread would be the best place to ask as it most likely relates to PSN being down. Maybe I just have to wait a bit longer. :/2011-05-15 22:41:00

Author:
AeroForce22
Posts: 392

Netherlands is up. Signing in took a while, but it works.

Netherlands are up? Uhm.. Not really..
I have been trying to sign in on various accounts but none so far worked, all of my dutch friends are also unable to log in.. so I find that very very weird and confusing.		2011-05-15 22:52:00

Author:
Luos_83
Posts: 2136

I'm pretty sure if they're anywhere online they can hear about this, they probably already know PSN is online.
Maybe it can be with the fact that:
1 - Levels tend sometimes tend to take 4 - ? weeks to make and we've only been out 3.
2 - Everyone that played LBP didn't stau 24/7 playing LBP, creating levels.
3 - Many didn't even play at all.
4 - Not everyone that played LBP is a creator.
5 - Many didn't play for the lack of people to play with. (Preffer to create with others.)

So its most likely normal that levels didn't boom, dude, it was all specuilation that it;d happen.		2011-05-15 22:59:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

Netherlands are up? Uhm.. Not really..
I have been trying to sign in on various accounts but none so far worked, all of my dutch friends are also unable to log in.. so I find that very very weird and confusing.
I'm on PSN right now. I live in The Netherlands as you know, so it IS up in The Netherlands.		2011-05-15 23:10:00

Author:
robbit10
Posts: 450

Yes, it is up, but only since 20 minutes, it has been down for a while and just got back up again 2011-05-15 23:21:00

Author:
Luos_83
Posts: 2136

Yeah, not sure what happened there. Twitter said they were doing the rest of Europe, so my girlfriend tried signing in and it worked. But when I tried later, it was the same old maintenance message again. Oh well, seems to be solved now.

Edit: Nope, maintenance message is back again. It's a bit unstable apparently, so best not sign out if you want to play again in half an hour.		2011-05-15 23:27:00

Author:
Rogar
Posts: 2284

Anyone else see the poll up there? 2011-05-15 23:32:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

Anyone else see the poll up there?

We're working on it.		2011-05-15 23:35:00

Author:
schm0
Posts: 1239

Anyone else see the poll up there?

Odd? I'm seeing it too		2011-05-15 23:36:00

Author:
PerfectlyDarkTails
Posts: 269

i haven't received my Email yet. Do you have to do something for them to send it to you?2011-05-15 23:52:00

Author:
Random
Posts: 673

Am I the only person having trouble staying logged into lbp.me? When I log in, it accepts my new password and e-mail, but when it refreshes to the homepage, I'm no longer logged in. Figured this thread would be the best place to ask as it most likely relates to PSN being down. Maybe I just have to wait a bit longer. :/

I am as well. I'm guessing LBP.ME won't start working till everyones PSN is up.		2011-05-16 00:18:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

I am as well. I'm guessing LBP.ME won't start working till everyones PSN is up.

It's worked for me since lastnight.

Also not everyone is online. I still have friend here in the US that are having trouble signing into the PSN.

I'm sure they'll fix it soon. Actually it probably doesn't need to be fixed it's just a small glitch in the system. It'll work itself out.		2011-05-16 00:39:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

Strange.
I was having connectivity issues so I restarted my router.
Now when I tryed to sign in, it's giving me the error, and that "PSN is currently undergoing maintenance."

{EDIT}
Ah, it's fixed now.
They must still be figiding with it.		2011-05-16 00:59:00

Author:
Maxi
Posts: 1176

PSN has been working all day for me but now it's saying the same old messege about undergoing matinence again... hmm weird.2011-05-16 03:16:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

PSN has been working all day for me but now it's saying the same old messege about undergoing matinence again... hmm weird.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/15/update-on-service-restoration-rollout/		2011-05-16 03:19:00

Author:
Silver39
Posts: 1703

Apologies guys, but it looks like there has been a slight delay in finalising the welcome back programme and it should be tomorrow when we can share the details with you.

This was posted in the comments of the EU Playstation Blog. It was posted at 1:28 am, so I think it's safe to assume tomorrow means today.

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2011/05/16/email-password-reset-notice/#comment-145178



What's with the poll? 		2011-05-16 08:47:00

Author:
Doopz
Posts: 5592

This was posted in the comments of the EU Playstation Blog. It was posted at 1:28 am, so I think it's safe to assume tomorrow means today.

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2011/05/16/email-password-reset-notice/#comment-145178
What's with the poll?

1:28 am of May the 16th, aka today, meaning they meant tomorrow.
(Or did you mean that because they said it at 1am that they probably meant later today?
Either way, I doubt it.)

Also, they already said they're looking onto the poll thing in here a few posts back.		2011-05-16 11:38:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

1:28 am of May the 16th, aka today, meaning they meant tomorrow.
(Or did you mean that because they said it at 1am that they probably meant later today?
Either way, I doubt it.)

Also, they already said they're looking onto the poll thing in here a few posts back.

Yeah, but usually when people say tomorrow at that kind of time, they forget it's already tomorrow and actually mean today. Could be wrong, but I think he meant today.

I somehow missed the page where the poll thing was mentioned.		2011-05-16 11:42:00

Author:
Doopz
Posts: 5592

Psn asia still offline!2011-05-16 12:02:00

Author:
OveReAction
Posts: 50

Yeah, but usually when people say tomorrow at that kind of time, they forget it's already tomorrow and actually mean today. Could be wrong, but I think he meant today.

I somehow missed the page where the poll thing was mentioned.

It's that thing where tomorrow doesn't start until you've had a sleep.


Psn asia still offline!

http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2011/05/16/nobodys-approved-switching-the-psn-on-in-japan-yet/		2011-05-16 12:16:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

What took them so long! It's just not freaking fair at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now my Philippine summer vacation is ruined. Thanks for nothing, Sorny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!		2011-05-16 12:40:00

Author:
OveReAction
Posts: 50

Out of those who have gotten back on NA PSN successfully, is anyone here having trouble getting online?
My LBP:GOTY was working just fine when the service came back online, but after about a day I started getting an "A problem occurred when attempting to connect to the PlayStation(R)Network" error any time I try to load a community level. That said, I can search, heart, queue, comment, and even copy levels to my moon.

On another note, does anyone know when the NA PSN store will be out of maintenance mode?		2011-05-16 14:43:00

Author:
Unknown User

On another note, does anyone know when the NA PSN store will be out of maintenance mode?

All we have is the vague assurance that everything will be back by the 31st.		2011-05-16 14:47:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

What took them so long! It's just not freaking fair at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now my Philippine summer vacation is ruined. Thanks for nothing, Sorny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Two things.
1. How can a summer vacation be ruined by not staying inside all summer on a PS3?
2. I don't think Sony can take all the blame. They were hacked and all.		2011-05-16 14:53:00

Author:
Tmjtk
Posts: 258

All we have is the vague assurance that everything will be back by the 31st.

I really hope "everything" includes the identity theft protection service and the compensation package they've been promising.

They should offer us all any two or three free titles from the store... I feel like they're using this "welcome back" package as a way to get people dependent on PSPlus so we'll subscribe. No thanks, Sony, I'll keep my game saves on my hard drive, and don't think I'll be fooled by cookies and warm milk, either.		2011-05-16 15:24:00

Author:
Unknown User

They should offer us all any two or three free titles from the store... I feel like they're using this "welcome back" package as a way to get people dependent on PSPlus so we'll subscribe. No thanks, Sony, I'll keep my game saves on my hard drive, and don't think I'll be fooled by cookies and warm milk, either.

Wait and see what the final package is first.


Each territory will be offering selected PlayStation entertainment content for free download. Specific details of this content will be announced in each region soon.
? All existing PlayStation Network customers will be provided with 30 days free membership in the PlayStation Plus premium service. Current members of PlayStation Plus will receive 30 days free service.

They've already announced a vague description of the non ps+ freebies for the EU and it's likely you'll get someting aong the same lines.


Also, look out for more information on the rest of our Welcome Back programme, including which free content you will be eligible for. We will be offering PSN users the opportunity to select two PS3 games from a list of five, as well as offering PSP users the opportunity to choose two games from a list of four. We will let you know exactly what games are available very soon.		2011-05-16 15:42:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Does anyone know when the store will be up? I has money I want to spend to help sony earn what they have lost 2011-05-16 16:02:00

Author:
WESFUN
Posts: 1336

its back!
turn on ps3 update to 3.61 then on xmb menu on main screen when turn on selcr sign in and change password

im going on socom 4 multiplayer if anyone going on play game with me		2011-05-16 16:06:00

Author:
danger sackboy
Posts: 177

Does anyone know when the store will be up? I has money I want to spend to help sony earn what they have lost

By the 31st.		2011-05-16 16:11:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

The only thing Im getting problems with is trophies that you can only aquire by playing online. I have published two levels to lbp2 but not got the trophies for them. I'm just assuming it has something to do with loadso f people using the service and I'll eventually get them.

What happened to the news sources saying that PSN will be on by the end of the month?		2011-05-16 17:48:00

Author:
dbibby88
Posts: 378

its back!
turn on ps3 update to 3.61 then on xmb menu on main screen when turn on selcr sign in and change password

im going on socom 4 multiplayer if anyone going on play game with me

Lol where have been since Saturday night. Or has your region just not been restored till now.		2011-05-16 18:20:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

Still no email from Sony, 24 hours after requesting it. Cant get through to the helplne as it keeps giving me a dead tone.

Epic.

Am I alone i this? I've heard rumours about an issue with hotmail/live accounts . . . I really hope that isnt the case. I don't want to lose all the content I've bought! (Amounts to an awful lot!)		2011-05-16 19:53:00

Author:
rialrees
Posts: 1015

You're not alone, they're having problems getting 100 million emails out. Like the previous three weeks, be patient. 2011-05-16 20:08:00

Author:
schm0
Posts: 1239

Sigh. I suppose you're right. It's really easy to get paranoid though - everything's gone wrong with my PS? 'experience' since last week lol!2011-05-16 20:19:00

Author:
rialrees
Posts: 1015

Still no email from Sony, 24 hours after requesting it. Cant get through to the helplne as it keeps giving me a dead tone.

Epic.

Am I alone i this? I've heard rumours about an issue with hotmail/live accounts . . . I really hope that isnt the case. I don't want to lose all the content I've bought! (Amounts to an awful lot!)




You're not alone, they're having problems getting 100 million emails out. Like the previous three weeks, be patient.


This is directly from the Playstation Blog.

Q: I?m having trouble changing my password/I forgot which email I used on my account/I used a fake email to set up my account.
A: Click here for a set of tips on resetting your password. If you?ve gone through the process and are waiting for an email from us, please note that the very large number of requests has caused certain ISPs to slow the rate at which recipients get emails from us. Please be patient as the systems work through the backlog.



http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/16/psn-faq-restoration-questions-answered/


ENTIRE BLOG POST


Now that PlayStation Network is once again operational, a great many of you are once again enjoying playing games online. Of course, that?s only part of the Network?s offerings ? and you?ve got some questions about how the downtime affected planned releases and online events.

Here are answers to some of the more pressing queries:

Q: So what exactly is working right now?

A: Sign-in for PlayStation Network and Qriocity (including the resetting of passwords), online gameplay for PS3 and PSP, playback of rental video content on PS3 (if within rental period), Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity on PS3 (for current subscribers), access to services such as Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, and MLB.tv, ?Friends? category on PS3 (including Friends List, Chat Functionality, Trophy Comparison, etc), in-game leaderboards, and PlayStation Home.


Q: I?m having trouble changing my password/I forgot which email I used on my account/I used a fake email to set up my account.

A: Click here for a set of tips on resetting your password. If you?ve gone through the process and are waiting for an email from us, please note that the very large number of requests has caused certain ISPs to slow the rate at which recipients get emails from us. Please be patient as the systems work through the backlog.


Q: The PlayStation Store hasn?t updated since April 19th. When can I download digital games that were planned to be released since then?

A: To date, three Tuesday publishes were missed, which included items like Under Siege and the MotorStorm Apocalypse demo. Rest assured that you won?t miss any of this great content. To catch up on the large amount of material, we?ll be publishing to the PlayStation Store multiple times per week once commerce functionality is restored. We will update the PlayStation.Blog with information on timing of the Store restoration, as well as the full list of new content as each publish occurs.


Q: How will PlayStation Plus members be affected by the PSN downtime? A number of games/items were slated to go live or come down on April 26th.

A: We will be picking back up with the PlayStation Plus content calendar where we left off to ensure that you won?t miss out on anything.


Q: Sucker Punch has indicated that they will extend the inFAMOUS 2 beta. Any details?

A: Sucker Punch is evaluating extending the inFAMOUS 2 beta, as well as expanding its scope. Stay tuned for more details here in the coming days.


Q: Is anything special planned for the SOCOM 4 multiplayer community?

A: Zipper will announce details on activities to re-engage fans of SOCOM 4 who have patiently waited to play online.


Q: What about the Call of Duty: Black Ops Double XP weekend that was missed while PSN was down?

A: We have been in discussions with our friends at Treyarch, and they have ensured that all Call of Duty: Black Ops fans will get an extra Double XP event as soon as PSN comes back online. We don't have details on timing just yet, but look forward to an announcement as soon as we have news.


Q: How can I redeem the Welcome Back offer that was mentioned by Kazuo Hirai? What?s in it?

A: Hang tight ? we?ll be announcing all the details soon.


Q: How can I sign up for the Debix AllClear ID Plus protection announced last week?

A: More details are coming soon.


Q: When will the PlayStation.Blog start talking about games again?

A: Tomorrow! Thank you for bearing with us as our role changed over the past few weeks. We?ll be once again talking games every day leading up to E3, which is just a few short weeks away.

If you?ve got a PSN-related question that remains to be answered, please ask below, and we?ll do our best to answer.		2011-05-16 20:23:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

Yes thanks I saw it, I just figured 24+hours for an email was a bit daft, and feeling a little frustrated.2011-05-16 21:41:00

Author:
rialrees
Posts: 1015

They released details about the welcome back package, here's the game list you can choose from & the details.

First up you can choose two of the following PS3 titles:

LittleBigPlanet
Infamous
Wipeout HD/Fury
Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty
Dead Nation

And PSP owners can choose two of the following:

LittleBigPlanet PSP
ModNation Racers PSP
Pursuit Force
Killzone Liberation

In addition there will be 30 days free PlayStation Plus for those who have yet to subscribe, and 60 days free for those who are already signed up. Music Unlimited subscribers will get 30 days free.

Of course, there are a few terms and conditions:

“For eligibility for the welcome back programme consumers must be an account holder on 20 April 2011. Specific details about these offers and eligibility requirements will be posted as the services go live. All existing PSN registrants have 30 days from when the welcome back programme goes live to redeem their content.

For the German market, InFamous and Dead Nation will be replace with Super Stardust HD and Hustle Kings in the selection of PS3 games.

For the German market, Pursuit Force and Killzone Liberation will be replaced with Everybody’s Golf 2 and Buzz Junior Jungle Party in the selection of PSP games. Killzone Liberation will not offer online gameplay functionality.

Access to the 30 days free PS Plus subscription is only available for those countries where PS Plus is offered. You will have access to the PS Plus content planned for May for 30 days. Access to the free games and exclusive features finishes at the end of the 30-day subscription period. Anything you buy with exclusive discounts, dynamic themes and premium avatars are yours to keep forever.”		2011-05-16 22:08:00

Author:
IAmChavez
Posts: 142

So, any news about when the other countries are getting PSN back? Or if they are even getting PSN back?

Access to the 30 days free PS Plus subscription is only available for those countries where PS Plus is offered. You will have access to the PS Plus content planned for May for 30 days. Access to the free games and exclusive features finishes at the end of the 30-day subscription period. Anything you buy with exclusive discounts, dynamic themes and premium avatars are yours to keep forever.?
I totally could see that coming.		2011-05-16 22:13:00

Author:
gdn001
Posts: 5891

They released details about the welcome back package, here's the game list you can choose from & the details.

First up you can choose two of the following PS3 titles:

LittleBigPlanet
Infamous
Wipeout HD/Fury
Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty
Dead Nation

And PSP owners can choose two of the following:

LittleBigPlanet PSP
ModNation Racers PSP
Pursuit Force
Killzone Liberation

In addition there will be 30 days free PlayStation Plus for those who have yet to subscribe, and 60 days free for those who are already signed up. Music Unlimited subscribers will get 30 days free.

Of course, there are a few terms and conditions:

?For eligibility for the welcome back programme consumers must be an account holder on 20 April 2011. Specific details about these offers and eligibility requirements will be posted as the services go live. All existing PSN registrants have 30 days from when the welcome back programme goes live to redeem their content.

For the German market, InFamous and Dead Nation will be replace with Super Stardust HD and Hustle Kings in the selection of PS3 games.

For the German market, Pursuit Force and Killzone Liberation will be replaced with Everybody?s Golf 2 and Buzz Junior Jungle Party in the selection of PSP games. Killzone Liberation will not offer online gameplay functionality.

Access to the 30 days free PS Plus subscription is only available for those countries where PS Plus is offered. You will have access to the PS Plus content planned for May for 30 days. Access to the free games and exclusive features finishes at the end of the 30-day subscription period. Anything you buy with exclusive discounts, dynamic themes and premium avatars are yours to keep forever.?

Seems like a pretty solid deal for the amount of time the PSN has been down. LBP being there is a pretty big suprise for me!		2011-05-16 22:16:00

Author:
grayspence
Posts: 1990

Seems like a pretty solid deal for the amount of time the PSN has been down. LBP being there is a pretty big suprise for me!

I actually expected it, the game is nothing more then huge DLC for LBP2 right now (or else you dont have LBP2), so it's great offer for those who got LBP2 but not LBP1

I take Wipeout for sure 		2011-05-16 23:44:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

I was waiting for a sale on Dead Nation but this is even better and I'll take Wipeout because it's the only other one I don't own.2011-05-16 23:49:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Will the game listing just be the America or will it be rolled over to different regions to?2011-05-17 00:19:00

Author:
dbibby88
Posts: 378

Will the game listing just be the America or will it be rolled over to different regions to?

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/16/details-for-playstation-network-and-qriocity-customer-appreciation-program-in-north-america/

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2011/05/16/details-of-the-welcome-back-programme-for-scee-users-2/

Only difference is America gets Super Stardust while Europe gets Quest for Booty and some variance for Germany.		2011-05-17 00:29:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/16/details-for-playstation-network-and-qriocity-customer-appreciation-program-in-north-america/

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2011/05/16/details-of-the-welcome-back-programme-for-scee-users-2/

Only difference is America gets Super Stardust while Europe gets Quest for Booty and some variance for Germany.

Don't forget the home stuff. Which not to many people car about but some do.		2011-05-17 01:38:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

I already have LBP original, but I'll take the PSP one !
I have ModNation on PS3 and the PSP one is lame, so I guess I'll take Killzone, even if I don't even know what it's like.
For PS3, I'll get inFamous, already played half the game once, but it is still the collest one from the list. Now the puzzle is between the other ones...
I played Ratchet QFB and I tell you, you learn almost nothing about the storyline, and it is just a bad add to the ToD game. Not worth it. I think I'll take Wipeout, I tried to of them on PSP and it's nice.

Then, what will I buy with the PSN card I got for my birthday ? Costumes ! Yay !		2011-05-17 02:39:00

Author:
Unknown User

The free games are worthless to me. I have them all. It's no big deal though there are plenty of people who haven't played any of them. I'm cool with the free movie rentals and the home items, I'm not worried about the two free games. Im happy with the other stuff.

The best thing is 60 days of ps plus. My subsription expires June 7th so it works out well.

One things many people have wrong about ps plus. There are same games you buy that will expire when ps plus expires but not eveything. Anything you pay for at a discount and all DLC is yours forever. I know this because mine has expired twice and I got to keep a lot of stuff. Also be sure to really take advantage of what ps plus can do.

Automatic demo and beta downloads.

1 hour free trials of games

Automatic game updates and patch downloads

Cloud(save games to a server outside of ps3

Free movies from time to time

If you have any question about plus just find the user agreement online and it's all pretty much stated in that.

I for one love my ps plus. It's a great service If your a hardcore gamer. I think if Sony does it right and offers some exclusive betas, games, DLC and demos they will have a bunch of people who will resign when the time expires.

I realize depending on where you live is where all the good stuff is. But in the US it's a pretty nice feature. In total I've probably gotten around twenty free games in the last year. Some good and some bad but overall it's worth tr money to me.

I hope this helps people get excited about this great service Sony offers.		2011-05-17 02:55:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

Don't forget the home stuff. Which not to many people car about but some do.

Ok America is definitly getting home stuff Europe is stll having details on that finalised.		2011-05-17 07:35:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

They released details about the welcome back package, here's the game list you can choose from & the details.

First up you can choose two of the following PS3 titles:

LittleBigPlanet
Infamous
Wipeout HD/Fury
Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty
Dead Nation

And PSP owners can choose two of the following:

LittleBigPlanet PSP
ModNation Racers PSP
Pursuit Force
Killzone Liberation

In addition there will be 30 days free PlayStation Plus for those who have yet to subscribe, and 60 days free for those who are already signed up. Music Unlimited subscribers will get 30 days free.

Of course, there are a few terms and conditions:

“For eligibility for the welcome back programme consumers must be an account holder on 20 April 2011. Specific details about these offers and eligibility requirements will be posted as the services go live. All existing PSN registrants have 30 days from when the welcome back programme goes live to redeem their content.

For the German market, InFamous and Dead Nation will be replace with Super Stardust HD and Hustle Kings in the selection of PS3 games.

For the German market, Pursuit Force and Killzone Liberation will be replaced with Everybody’s Golf 2 and Buzz Junior Jungle Party in the selection of PSP games. Killzone Liberation will not offer online gameplay functionality.

Access to the 30 days free PS Plus subscription is only available for those countries where PS Plus is offered. You will have access to the PS Plus content planned for May for 30 days. Access to the free games and exclusive features finishes at the end of the 30-day subscription period. Anything you buy with exclusive discounts, dynamic themes and premium avatars are yours to keep forever.”

I just purchased LBP1 during this outage, lol. Would be a real treat if they'd let me snag the Creator Pack or some other LBP1 DLC instead!

Quite glad they've upped the ante with this latest blog post though, and so relieved to see the free games also apply to NA. And while there's really no point in using the cloud saves if they're simply not accessible after the 30-day grace period is up, it's good to know that any content we obtain during the 30 days is ours to keep.

(But poor German market... they look a little excluded.)		2011-05-17 08:20:00

Author:
Unknown User

Well, I already have LBP & Infamous, so looks like I'll finally get round to playing Quest for Booty! Wipeout could be fun too.
I've got LBP PSP. MNR PSP isn't as good as the PS3 one so I'll get the other two.

Hoping for some good free dynamic themes too!		2011-05-17 08:44:00

Author:
Jedi_1993
Posts: 1518

Updated first post with "Welcome Back" info for NA and EU regions. If anyone has details for other regions, let me know.2011-05-17 10:42:00

Author:
Aya042
Posts: 2870

I still can't get online! ****!2011-05-17 13:56:00

Author:
OveReAction
Posts: 50

I still can't get online! ****!

Might be because of Japan		2011-05-17 14:09:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

LBP GOTY and Infamous came with my PS3 so that leaves me with Wipeout HD, Ratchet and Clank, and Dead Nation. Any suggestions?2011-05-17 14:42:00

Author:
DominationMags
Posts: 1840

LBP GOTY and Infamous came with my PS3 so that leaves me with Wipeout HD, Ratchet and Clank, and Dead Nation. Any suggestions?

I would pick at least two of those.

I'd say Rachet & Clank and Dead Nation.		2011-05-17 14:52:00

Author:
schm0
Posts: 1239

Hmm....My ps3 cannot establish a connection to the Qriocity music servers, however, my psp go can use it just fine.

On an unrelated note, For the love of CHEEZ-ITS please let the ngp pull data faster than the psp's. I don't expect lightning fast, but really....the psp's make me wanna cry with their data pulls.....		2011-05-17 15:12:00

Author:
Memodrix
Posts: 879

I would love to have R&C: Quest for Booty instead of Stardust but free is free I guess. I'm just happy the online is back.2011-05-17 15:39:00

Author:
siberian_ninja15
Posts: 444

I already have LBP original, but I'll take the PSP one !
I have ModNation on PS3 and the PSP one is lame, so I guess I'll take Killzone, even if I don't even know what it's like.
For PS3, I'll get inFamous, already played half the game once, but it is still the collest one from the list. Now the puzzle is between the other ones...
I played Ratchet QFB and I tell you, you learn almost nothing about the storyline, and it is just a bad add to the ToD game. Not worth it. I think I'll take Wipeout, I tried to of them on PSP and it's nice.

Then, what will I buy with the PSN card I got for my birthday ? Costumes ! Yay !

Good boy. 		2011-05-17 15:49:00

Author:
nysudyrgh
Posts: 5482

im really stuck on what to pick here...... seriously i have one game from both the lists and those are lbp.... WHAT DO I PICK!! WHAAAAAAAAAAAAA...2011-05-17 21:10:00

Author:
nerzdadestroyer
Posts: 1527

Actually, even if you have LBP on bluray already, having LBP installed on harddisk is also pretty neat, saves a lot of disk swapping. Although now that LBP2 is out, it's not quite as useful. 2011-05-17 22:06:00

Author:
Rogar
Posts: 2284

...And I would rather pick two games that I don't have already.

My account is ready for restoring, I just need to ask my dad his birthdate (again) so I can change the password.		2011-05-18 00:33:00

Author:
gdn001
Posts: 5891

Im gonna pick R&C and Dead Nation, But what is Dead Nation? FPS or something?2011-05-18 01:50:00

Author:
DominationMags
Posts: 1840

Im gonna pick R&C and Dead Nation, But what is Dead Nation? FPS or something?

It's a top down shooter where you are a survived of an outbreak. Sorta like a zombie type game. Maybe something like that game dead ops on the call of duty game black ops. It's fun the graphics are actually really good for a top down shooter. It's a survival type of game. There are a ton of videos on YouTube about it.		2011-05-18 02:55:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

Im gonna go with Whileout and dead nation. Id also like the whole psn game list for a delay in the welcome back package. But I dont think that can happen.2011-05-18 03:10:00

Author:
WESFUN
Posts: 1336

Im gonna pick R&C and Dead Nation, But what is Dead Nation? FPS or something?

Here's a gameplay video of Dead Nation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR6rVVS9KZA) 		2011-05-18 06:31:00

Author:
Unknown User

Yay.. 5 games I either have.. or dont want..
way to go sony.. :/		2011-05-18 13:02:00

Author:
Luos_83
Posts: 2136

UGGG when I read Ratchet and Clank I Immediatly thought A Crack In Time and got excited! Oh well, I'll get Infamous and Dead Nation2011-05-18 21:51:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

Lol where have been since Saturday night. Or has your region just not been restored till now.

yeah i wasnt on that day i updated sunday but my internet was down but man i missed it		2011-05-18 21:54:00

Author:
danger sackboy
Posts: 177

Yay.. 5 games I either have.. or dont want..
way to go sony.. :/

Yay, 5 games, 4 I don't have and do want!
Way to go, Sony!

See, its all in perspective, obviously some people are gonna have some or all the games, but they don't really have a huge library of online titles atm, and they can't really check person-by-person what games each person has, so no matter what titles they offered, there's probably gonna be a few people that are gonna have most all games they would've given away.

Anywho, what did I say, 5 Full games, called it!
Now I'm glad I bought Prototype over InFamous, take THAT peer pressure! xD		2011-05-18 22:13:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

not again....
btw anyone wanna help me finish up some levels?		2011-05-18 22:32:00

Author:
AwesomeArnold
Posts: 61

Yay, 5 games, 4 I don't have and do want!
Way to go, Sony!

See, its all in perspective, obviously some people are gonna have some or all the games, but they don't really have a huge library of online titles atm, and they can't really check person-by-person what games each person has, so no matter what titles they offered, there's probably gonna be a few people that are gonna have most all games they would've given away.

Anywho, what did I say, 5 Full games, called it!
Now I'm glad I bought Prototype over InFamous, take THAT peer pressure! xD

I own all 5 games but there is still enough stuff that they gave besides the games that is plenty for me. I'm happy with the other stuff like two free months of ps plus etc. There are going to be a ton of people that don't have any of those games, way more then people that do. I'm happy those people get to play those games. I think LBP is the best game they offered. WHY? Because there are people have never played it and after they play that they may go buy LBP2. Which means more of our levels will get plays and the community will grow.		2011-05-18 22:51:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

I think LBP is the best game they offered. WHY? Because there are people have never played it and after they play that they may go buy LBP2. Which means more of our levels will get plays and the community will grow.

This.

Lots of new players is a good thing... for the most part. 		2011-05-18 23:17:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983

the hacker couldve destroyed the playstation network, making them start all over again2011-05-18 23:37:00

Author:
Unknown User

So, four full days after I updated my password, I received an official email from Sony confirming as much. I'm a bit anxious about the delay, but I know lots of people are experiencing the same thing. It's just that I got it during the internet PSN login problems that are currently going on.

I probably have nothing to worry about, but still...

/paranoid		2011-05-18 23:40:00

Author:
schm0
Posts: 1239

the hacker couldve destroyed the playstation network, making them start all over again
Source or anything else to base you statement on?
Otherwise please don't start baseless rumors.		2011-05-19 02:57:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

Source or anything else to base you statement on?
Otherwise please don't start baseless rumors.

"could've"

yeah he's not starting a rumor...he's just stating a possibility of what could have happened...as for who that's for idk		2011-05-19 07:57:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

Anywho, what did I say, 5 Full games, called it!
Now I'm glad I bought Prototype over InFamous, take THAT peer pressure! xD

5 full games? I read some reviews and they said Ratchet & Clank was only 4 hours long. That's not really a full game, is it?

Ah well, I'll get it anyway. Dead Nation as a twin stick zombie shooter doesn't appeal to me, and two others I got from PSN+.		2011-05-19 10:33:00

Author:
Rogar
Posts: 2284

Is it only in my country, or is the entire PSN currently down again? Gives me an error that disconnects me from PSN. Just prior to this happening, I got a lot of lag while playing.2011-05-19 21:48:00

Author:
robbit10
Posts: 450

By the way, if I'm right :
What you buy cheaper than usual with PSN Plus is yours to keep.
What you buy for free on PSN Plus is lost when your account is over.

And R&C isn't that cool, way to short. Really, I'm a fan of the series and I don't want it. There's not even a challenge mode!
Take inFamous and WipEout, really good games !		2011-05-20 00:32:00

Author:
Unknown User

By the way, if I'm right :
What you buy cheaper than usual with PSN Plus is yours to keep.
What you buy for free on PSN Plus is lost when your account is over.

Full free games expire, free DLC, themes and avatars stay.		2011-05-20 01:05:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Um isnt the PSN supposed to be up because I can't seem to be able to get on with my PSP.2011-05-20 01:20:00

Author:
aceofthorns
Posts: 288

Full free games expire, free DLC, themes and avatars stay.

is this about the customer appreciation program? Because I could have sworn it said you could select two games and be kept forever

If this is about something else, I apologize for jumping in.		2011-05-20 01:41:00

Author:
biorogue
Posts: 8424

is this about the customer appreciation program? Because I could have sworn it said you could select two games and be kept forever

If this is about something else, I apologize for jumping in.

That's a different thing, PS+ AND 2 games you keep forever from a list of 5.


"could've"

yeah he's not starting a rumor...he's just stating a possibility of what could have happened...as for who that's for idk

He was stating he had the power to do so, I would call that a rumor, since there's no sign of it being possible.

Or not, it could be both your or my view, I see it as if he was stating, you see it as if he was speculating, so would you mind clearing it up, Brent?		2011-05-20 03:09:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

By the way, if I'm right :
What you buy cheaper than usual with PSN Plus is yours to keep.
What you buy for free on PSN Plus is lost when your account is over.

Yes whatever is discounted and all DLC is yours forever.

If you download a free game, then you let ps plus expire the game will go with it. But it's not gone forever. Whenever you decide to sign up again for ps plus it will reactivate the free games. In fact when ps plus expires the game remains on your hard drive, when you select it a message will pop up prompting you to either buy it or re sign for psplus. Once you do that you have the game ready to go, no downloading or waiting.

I've gotten a ton a great discounts through ps plus. More mini games then I can name. Quite a few free games, not the greatest free but some very decent ones.

Everyone talks about the games on ps plus but nobody mentions feature. Personally the features are my favorite. Here's a small list of what I remember.

Automatic game updates and patches:
Basically you set a time for your ps3 to turn on and check for game updates and patches, once it's done automatically downloading them your ps3 shuts off. Next time you turn it on a message comes up with list of what patches etc. your ps3 downloaded.


Automatic demos and games:
I love this feature. Sometimes on those betas or demos everyone is dying to get you will get them already installed on your hard disk. Just turn on your ps3 and there it is.

Avatars and themes:
This isn't really a feature but it's worth bringing up. Being a plus member give you access to a ton of themes and avatars. Some free some not.

Invitations:
I've been invited to some betas just for being a plus member

Cloud:
This is a great cloud based service. It's simple save your games to a cloud. Basically if you play games like LBP and depend on back files, instead of saving to hard drive you save to servers and if anything ever happens to your ps3 you will still have your saves backed up. You can even save stuff in cloud and access it on a friends ps3. It's great if you want to show your friend a level or anything else you've been working. Hat upload it from cloud and there it is.

I know some of these features are obtainable everywhere and I'm sure other countrys have ones the US does not have. But all in all these are some very good features. I can't imagine gaming without them.

I just want to say ps plus has grown a lot since the start and it still continues to grow. One thing they talked about at E3 when they announced ps plus was movies. I have yet to see anything with movies. If I remember correctly maybe here and there but nothing like I heard at E3. I have a feeling at this years E3 they are going to announce some new feartures for plus. The good thing is everyone will subscribed so maybe it'll make them stay.		2011-05-20 03:56:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

Wait, where's the list of the free games we can get?

EDIT: nvm, it was right in front of my face. I'll get Super Stardust HD, InFamous, and LBP PSP.		2011-05-20 04:24:00

Author:
Arkei
Posts: 1432

Are you aloud to pick from the PSP and PS3 list. Two and two.2011-05-20 05:43:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

Are you aloud to pick from the PSP and PS3 list. Two and two.

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2011/05/16/details-of-the-welcome-back-programme-for-scee-users-2/#comment-146761


Posted on 16 May, 2011 at 9:05 pm by revchips

what about folks with a ps3 and a psp?



Posted on 16 May, 2011 at 10:35 pm by Nick Caplin

In that case you wil be able to get two games for each platform		2011-05-20 08:02:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

5 full games? I read some reviews and they said Ratchet & Clank was only 4 hours long. That's not really a full game, is it?

Ah... The 'what makes it a game?' question. Dangerous territory there. Portal. Heavy Rain. On the other side there's 'dlc' that gives days of entertainment. Red Dead Zombies. Personally if you play it, it's a game. If you enjoy the time you spend with it; it's a good game.

Also I see others are still having issues also with patchy PSN I can log in fine but can't on my computer when I want to queue stuff on lbp.me		2011-05-20 08:12:00

Author:
Mr_Fusion
Posts: 1799

Ah... The 'what makes it a game?' question.

More the "what makes it a full game?" question, because even the lamest mini is still a game. My immediate answer would be a game that costs 60 euros at release, but thinking about it, that's obviously flawed. I haven't played your examples, but Ico and MGS are also short, but they at least exceed 10 hours.

Anyway, I'm not complaining, it's free. 		2011-05-20 11:16:00

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Rogar
Posts: 2284

Anyway, I'm not complaining, it's free.

Free tramapoline! tram pa app oh lean!

Some people are complaining. Which is funny... because if you have ALL those games plus others how come you couldn't keep yourself occupied during the outage? I actually played Kill Zone Liberation for the first time during the outage (I bought it at launch), sort of forgot I even had a PSP, I also had GoW and FFVII:CC to play. I haven't played Quest for Booty so I'll grab that (although I never even got half way done in Rachet and Clank) and WipeOut.

But for PSP... hmmm... I'm pretty well addicted to LBP2 so I guess I could get the PSP version, but that could be considered a little nutty.		2011-05-20 13:58:00

Author:
Mr_Fusion
Posts: 1799

Hopefully you can DL two games on every account on your ps3, that was I can get all 4 games other than LBP1 since I already have that.2011-05-20 14:49:00

Author:
IAmChavez
Posts: 142

But for PSP... hmmm... I'm pretty well addicted to LBP2 so I guess I could get the PSP version, but that could be considered a little nutty.

If you're a proper LBP fan, you'll get LBP for PSP of course! But seriously, it's a good game. Story mode was really enjoyable (better than PS3 LBP1 IMHO), and though create mode does have some bugs, I thought it was workable enough. 		2011-05-20 15:25:00

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Rogar
Posts: 2284

All this talk about full games and how that sucks. In my experience there are times where I paid 60usd for a full game and it sucked, then I'd go buy a game for 14.99usd like Joe Danger and am totally blown away. My point is I wish they would have offered us games from a lower price range. I think people would have got more out of it that way. Just think Castle Crashers, Tumble, Joe danger, back to the future,Sam and max, Scott pilgrim, digger, fat princess you get the point. Some of my favorite games were bought for around 10 bucks. Good thing is some of the games I've mentioned should still be discounted or free on ps plus. Also many people are forgetting or just don't know that you will have access to even more free games as a plus member. Also another great thing is some of the games on the list of 5 have one hour trials on plus. So you get to try it out collect your trophies and if you like it just download for free and continue where you left off.

On a different note I was sorta hoping for Mass Effect 2 to be on the list. Oh well. .		2011-05-20 15:46:00

Author:
METALPUNKS
Posts: 306

On a different note I was sorta hoping for Mass Effect 2 to be on the list. Oh well. .

yeah right! keep dreamin'. I agree with you about the other stuff tho. I refuse to buy games anymore without first playing a demo or renting them or just waiting till they hit the discount rack. I despise buying a game for $60 us and beating it in 2 to 3 hours. The only games that I will get are games I know are monsters, like LBP, Fallout and Mass Effect. But, I never turn down free. Even if the game sucks, I have no money tied up in it.		2011-05-20 18:02:00

Author:
biorogue
Posts: 8424

Is PSN Asia still down? I do not see friends from that region online.2011-05-20 20:23:00

Author:
goranilic
Posts: 332

Is PSN Asia still down? I do not see friends from that region online.
Last time I checked, yes, PSN Asia is still down.		2011-05-20 22:54:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

It seems the PSN is still down in Oklahoma. 2011-05-20 23:10:00

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