nsane.forums Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Two weeks ago the PlayStation Network was restored, but much of the functionality still isn't in place, most notably the ability to buy games and other content from the PlayStation Store. Though a specific date still isn't known, Sony nows says that full functionality will be returned to PSN at some point this week. The full list of features that will be returning includes the PS Store, in-game commerce, the ability to redeem vouchers and codes, the "music unlimited" service from Qriocity, and full functionality for the Media Go PC software. The timeline of this week affects PSN users in the Americas, as well as Europe and much of Asia; Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea will see full service restored at some point in the future. Sony also says that the service will be getting some security and infrastructure upgrades, above and beyond the recently announced complimentary year of identity theft protection. "We have been conducting additional testing and further security verification of our commerce functions in order to bring the PlayStation Network completely back online so that our fans can again enjoy the first class entertainment experience they have come to love," Sony executive President Kazuo Hirai said in a statement on the PlayStation Blog. "We appreciate the patience and support shown during this time." When the store does go up, users will finally be able to access the Welcome Back packages from Sony, which include two free games, as well as other freebies like virtual items in PlayStation Home and extended subscriptions for PS+ users. View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsane.forums Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 PlayStation Store available as Sony fully restores services After many, many weeks of troubles, attacks and extended downtime, Sony has finally announced that the full restoration of the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services has begun in the Americas, Europe/PAL regions and Asia (excluding Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea). The PlayStation Store should be available right now, with a huge line-up of new content available from releases throughout the downtime period (full list available via the PlayStation Blog). PlayStation Plus has also been updated with a selection of new content. Despite the re-opening of the Store, many users including those in our forums are experiencing issues with the service, such as code 80710D36 errors, signing in errors or no content errors. This is most likely due to the large influx of users try to access the recently restored services, and should be back up to a full working standard soon. For all those wondering how they are going to receive the promised compensation for the PSN downtime, Sony has not yet begun the Welcome Back program; however the company said in their press release that details of how to access the program would be announced from each region. Previously it was revealed that this Welcome Back program would include a 30-day free PlayStation Plus subscription (60-days free for existing subscribers), free movie rentals over one weekend, plus two games from the following five for PS3 users: Dead Nation, infamous, LittleBigPlanet, Super Stardust HD or Wipeout HD + Fury expansion. Additionally, you can pick two games from the following four if you are a PSP user: LittleBigPlanet (PSP), ModNation Racers (PSP), Pursuit Force or Killzione Liberation. View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.