Sony warns not to connect to PSN with “any consumer units”

You’ll see how serious I am after I sell my soul to the devil (M$) and buy my 1 year live sub right now. Reask get ready to play some Gears2 and G1GA i will be wiping the floor with you tonight in MW2.

Fuck GOW3, Fuck GT5, Fuck MGS peace walker, Fuck PSN, Fuck trophies, and Fuck that FAT head jap Kaz Harai.

XBOX360 it is!
Microsoft it is!
Bill Gates it is!

and I will love swapping disc with the 360 version of FFXIII, don’t believe me check my achievements when the game is released!

I think I’ll head down to my local bestbuy and inform potential PS3 buyers of what Sony has done and tell them 360 is the way to go. You really done it now Sony.

Whats the bets that this has something to do with the new exploit that can only be done fat ps3s? I think its been caused so that everyone will need to update for the so called fix,in turn putting a stop to the future hack thats in the works..Sounds about right to me,just guessing.

@ The conspiracy theorists.
Do you honestly think a company like Sony would even contemplate something like that.
I mean if they did and word got out it would spell disaster for them.
This is just bad luck and nothing else and I reckon they are working flat out to resolve it.

Ah right. Thanks!

@52
Its affecting PS3′s that have never been connected online and ones using old firmware. I’d bet against your theory, unless Sony have a time machine.

What? so microsoft didnt do something similiar a few months ago,blowing efuses with an update to stop the homebrew hack?
Yes these companys do things like this to protect themselves from pirating etc,nothing suprises me from M.S or sony.

But if its affecting consoles that have never been updated, Sony couldnt have caused it through an update.

“What? so microsoft didnt do something similiar a few months ago,blowing efuses with an update to stop the homebrew hack?
Yes these companys do things like this to protect themselves from pirating etc,nothing suprises me from M.S or sony.”

People who hack their machines have a right to have them stop working. This problem is an issue with the hardware *and* the clock, and it’ll affect units that haven’t even been taken out of the box yet.

“This problem is an issue with the hardware *and* the clock”

Its a problem with the internal clock, where are you getting the idea that there are 2 different problems?

So wait…that video on youtube says you dont need to remove all of that? Damn…ain’t there just a normal tutorial?

Whoops, that was a typo.

Ok I’m ready. I got my hat and coat on and now I’m leaving to go to my nearest bestbuy to pick up a one year live sub and a copy of MW2 for the XBOX360. While I’m there I ‘ll hang around just in case some potential PS3 buyers decide to prance on in and make the the biggest mistake of their lives.

This boycott won’t stop unless I get an email from none other than Kaz Harai himself apologizing on his behalf. Until I receive that I’m going full GameStop employee on every gamers ass and will relentlessly try to convince everyone why you should choose a XBOX360 over a PS3. You know what….screw it I’ll even apply for a part time job at GameStop so I can get paid for my effort.

Oh yea Sony you really pissed me off now…this is what happens when fanboys strike back!

@60
I asked the guy and he says that you dont need to strip it like that, just remove the HDD but honnestly it looks like he didnt bother to show that :S.

@TEA
So you’re going to tell people who are going to buy a PS3, about the bug… Knowing that the Slim is the only one you can buy these days and the ‘Phat’ is the only one affected by the bug? …If you happen to cross any buses on your way there please throw yourself under it.

@theevilaires you have serious problems. Seriously.

I believe he was being sarcastic.

Gekidami..so just remove the HDD and then whats next?:)

Best ApocalyPS3 image so far: http://gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/03/01/news-sony-provides-info-on-apolapyps3-don-t-turn-on-your-ps3.aspx

After all of Sony’s hard work this day had to happen.
Well, eventually all companies have days like this, and it could have been far far worse.

To be honest, if it hadn’t been for the news stories today probably would have passed me by completely as I don’t turn my PS3 on on Mondays.

Funny really.

I’m not to sure Moon, i think you have to open the top casing, then remove the HDD to access the screws to release the bottom part of the casing, then flip it over being careful with the disc drive because its loose, then you should see the battery. You take it out for 5mins, put it back in and put everything back together.
I’m not to sure though, i’m just making assumptions based on whats been said in the comments of that video and whats shown.

Apparently someone in the comments is saying that he’s got a better way of doing it and will post it in about an hour.

Thanks Geki…i’ll wait for that, if that seems good i’ll prolly try it. Or just forget about playing heavy rain at all and just do something else.

@ TEA

You have been my entertainment for the day. Thanks. Pure comedy.

I’m fine as long as it is fixed for friday and BC2

Just wait till tomorrow for Sony’s fix. If they dont have a fix then they’ll no doubt tell us what the situation is directly. Though i’m still banking on the date changing tonight to help.

Taking out the battery will mean that your internal clock will always be wrong, it might have some effects on future firmware updates and other features that need it.

wow bbc is reporting it O_o

http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/technology/newsid_10050000/newsid_10058900/10058914.stm

Well, Sony is going to fix it sooner or later. A day without PSN/PS3 is not bad at all, go out get a beer with your friends (maybe there is at trophy at the bar) or do something else is another world outside and not all it is bad.

Ok people I’m back. I fought the good fight at bestbuy and got a brand new copy of MW2 and a year of XBOX live. I’m ready to jump around like Michael Jordan in a green marine space suit and throw grenades across half a map while being cursed out by 12 year old British kids online.

Also I’m not allowed back in that bestbuy anymore because customers complained that I was harassing them by giving factual evidence of why the 360 is the king of consoles now.

The store employees chased me around the store for a good 7 minutes before I had a chance to take all the PS3 games and hide them behind all the old western dvd movie cases.

Anyhow, if anyone wants to challenge me in MW2 my Gamertag is theevilaires. I’m all about achievements now so help with those spec op missions is greatly appreciated….and no Reask you can’t help me out with spec ops cause you suck and I’ll scream at you like a 12 year old British kid for sucking.

…..still awaiting that email Kaz.

Thanks for that Tea you just made my day.
Anyway where I come from we walk the walk rather than talk the talk so I await your superior gaming skills. I reckon we have enough on the site to set up a ffa game and I will gladly come in last.
It will be worth it to see how good you are.

Edit:
btw deadly post that last one I would have loved to be there.

I’m just going to say one word: SKYNET!

Guys…what if TEA is really serious? If so, this guy belongs on a fucking crazy ward.

“The store employees chased me around the store for a good 7 minutes before I had a chance to take all the PS3 games and hide them behind all the old western dvd movie cases.”

Dude, I respected you but today has been…different. Joining the enemy was NOT the answer.

@79: you *respect* the flame bait on VG247? Geez, the whole reason they keep them around is for the clown factor. If people start taking them seriously, they’ll start banning

TEA’s totally kidding. He’s Sony for life – despises M$. He changed his PSN comment once indicating he’s leaving PSN for XLIVE just to throw off his trophy collecting competitors.

so is CNN

http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/2010/03/01/playstation-network-down/

Apparently it is working now BUT there is still some trophy damage.

I’m going to wait until the morning until I see what the damage is. I BETTER NOT LOSE ANY TROPHIES!!!! D=

Yeah, lots of people saying their Fatboi PS3′s are back in business again.

The Allies have won!

there’s new message from MusterBuster

http://community.eu.playstation.com/t5/PlayStation-Network/PSN-Connection-issues-error-8001050F/td-p/10303803

Mine is fixed

My fatty is back online. All trophies accounted for! Back to Heavy Rain tonight!

The ApocalyPS3 is over.

It was fun while it lasted.