Playstation 3 problems...

DC · 01-03-2010, 08:19 AM

Woke up this morning, went to play Heavy Rain and saw that the time/date on the system had reset itself to 23:49 on 25/12/1999. Not only that, I can't log into PSN due to an problem with the network (Error Code: 8001050F) OR play offline games that have trophies... which includes the aforementioned game.

Having had a look around, it seems virtually everyone is having the same issue at the same time. Sony say there are some maintenace issues, but, again from reading around, it seems that the exact same thing happened on the exact same day last year. I'm hoping it gets sorted soon.

Anyone on here having issues?

**Darkstar** · 01-03-2010, 08:35 AM

Yeah, anyone with a non slimline is having the same issue. Sony are having a panic about it, kinda funny to see.

DC · 01-03-2010, 08:45 AM

Sony are simply telling people that "they're working on it", which doesn't really help you when you want to play a game offline.

**Darkstar** · 01-03-2010, 08:48 AM

It seems the isslue is the clock/calender isnt programmed to work properly with a leap year. What idiot didnt think to consider that possibility while programming?

Sony will lose a lot of money if this cant be fixed, think of all those returned PS3s to be replaced with the slimlines.

DC · 01-03-2010, 08:53 AM

This isn't a leap year though, so that shouldn't have any bearing. On another note, if they do have to replace all the old 60gb Playstations, then there may also be cause for compensation with regards to any data lost as well.

**Darkstar** · 01-03-2010, 08:57 AM

I know its not, but thst what caused it according to the last report I read. I dont know why, but there you go.

Its all the fat machines,, not just the 60 gigs.

**Darkstar** · 01-03-2010, 09:05 AM

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The PlayStation Network (PSN) has apparently been hit by a major Y2K-style bug, which has, for the last 24 hours or so, affected the PlayStation 3 users round the world - they cannot sign into the PSN, or play games on the PSN servers, or download any new content.

This debilitating error, preventing connection to PSN, is apparently due a hardware or firmware issue affecting some pre-slim PS3 models. The problem is hampering not only online gameplay for the users, but also offline gaming for titles with dynamic trophy support.

In a post on its Twitter page, Sony has acknowledged the existence of some PS3 error, and has said that it is "looking into the problem." The company has asked the users to stay tuned for the company's updates to address the issue.

Reports to the company have revealed that the 120GB and 250GB "Slim" models are operating normally; thereby implying that the issue is only affecting the older "fat" consoles.

Meanwhile, on a NEOGaf post, writer Patrick Talbert has explained the issue as follows: "Something with the PS3's internal clock has borked in some pre-slim models. This is not a PSN issue; it has to do with your PS3's clock. It seems to be a leap year bug. Setting your clock ahead will do nothing. All PS3s around the world were affected at the exact same time."

http://topnews.us/content/212144-son...ooking-problem

There, I found it. OK its not from Sony so could be bollocks. Still, guess we'll see.

**Fletch** · 01-03-2010, 10:02 AM

Times like this make me glad I sold my PS3 in favour of an Xbox 360. SOld the PS3 for £260 and got my 360 for £30. Shame said 360 then got The Red Rings of Death a few weeks ago. Thankfully Argos had a lovely deal where I got a shiny new Arcade System, Wireless Pad, and 2 games for £120

Gempire · 01-03-2010, 10:34 AM

Well, see, you just made a point then didn't you? Times like these? Then mention one of 360's major screwups? Both machines have their faults, it's just 360's came about earlier. Who's to say Sony fix this, and then another fault occurs with the 360's. Would that make you switch back to PS3? Microsoft are generally known for their screwups, not just with the 360.

Sorry for this, but it's just a ridiculous thing to say.

Our machine isn't working, and it's an 80gb machine, so it's defiantely across all chunky systems not just the 60gb's. Haha, still doesn't make me want to buy a 360 though.

**Darkstar** · 01-03-2010, 10:37 AM

Yeah, lets not have a PS3 Vs 360 fanboy style thread please. Jeez...

01-03-2010, 08:19 AM	#1
DC Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: . Age: 33 Posts: 26,595	Playstation 3 problems... Woke up this morning, went to play *Heavy Rain* and saw that the time/date on the system had reset itself to 23:49 on 25/12/1999. Not only that, I can't log into PSN due to an problem with the network (Error Code: 8001050F) OR play offline games that have trophies... which includes the aforementioned game. Having had a look around, it seems virtually everyone is having the same issue at the same time. Sony say there are some maintenace issues, but, again from reading around, it seems that the exact same thing happened on the exact same day last year. I'm hoping it gets sorted soon. Anyone on here having issues? __________________ "Kenner, just in case we get killed, I wanted to tell you that you have the biggest dck I've ever seen on a man." ~ Brandon Lee to Dolph Lundgren; Showdown in Little Tokyo* I say ledge! You say end! I say hip! You say popotamus! I say fan! You say dabidozee! ~ The Quiz Wolf, aka the original Quizee Rascal

01-03-2010, 08:35 AM	#2
Darkstar Senior Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Yorkshire Age: 29 Posts: 29,682	Yeah, anyone with a non slimline is having the same issue. Sony are having a panic about it, kinda funny to see. __________________ TWO Senior Mod My wife was afraid of the dark... then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

01-03-2010, 08:45 AM	#3
DC Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: . Age: 33 Posts: 26,595	Sony are simply telling people that "they're working on it", which doesn't really help you when you want to play a game offline. __________________ "Kenner, just in case we get killed, I wanted to tell you that you have the biggest dck I've ever seen on a man." ~ Brandon Lee to Dolph Lundgren; Showdown in Little Tokyo* I say ledge! You say end! I say hip! You say popotamus! I say fan! You say dabidozee! ~ The Quiz Wolf, aka the original Quizee Rascal

01-03-2010, 08:48 AM	#4
Darkstar Senior Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Yorkshire Age: 29 Posts: 29,682	It seems the isslue is the clock/calender isnt programmed to work properly with a leap year. What idiot didnt think to consider that possibility while programming? Sony will lose a lot of money if this cant be fixed, think of all those returned PS3s to be replaced with the slimlines. __________________ TWO Senior Mod My wife was afraid of the dark... then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

01-03-2010, 08:53 AM	#5
DC Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: . Age: 33 Posts: 26,595	This isn't a leap year though, so that shouldn't have any bearing. On another note, if they do have to replace all the old 60gb Playstations, then there may also be cause for compensation with regards to any data lost as well. __________________ "Kenner, just in case we get killed, I wanted to tell you that you have the biggest dck I've ever seen on a man." ~ Brandon Lee to Dolph Lundgren; Showdown in Little Tokyo* I say ledge! You say end! I say hip! You say popotamus! I say fan! You say dabidozee! ~ The Quiz Wolf, aka the original Quizee Rascal

01-03-2010, 08:57 AM	#6
Darkstar Senior Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Yorkshire Age: 29 Posts: 29,682	I know its not, but thst what caused it according to the last report I read. I dont know why, but there you go. Its all the fat machines,, not just the 60 gigs. __________________ TWO Senior Mod My wife was afraid of the dark... then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

01-03-2010, 10:02 AM	#8
Fletch Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: GREAAAAAT Wyrley Age: 24 Posts: 9,579	Times like this make me glad I sold my PS3 in favour of an Xbox 360. SOld the PS3 for £260 and got my 360 for £30. Shame said 360 then got The Red Rings of Death a few weeks ago. Thankfully Argos had a lovely deal where I got a shiny new Arcade System, Wireless Pad, and 2 games for £120

01-03-2010, 10:34 AM	#9
Gempire Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Doncaster, UK Age: 24 Posts: 2,570	Well, see, you just made a point then didn't you? Times like these? Then mention one of 360's major screwups? Both machines have their faults, it's just 360's came about earlier. Who's to say Sony fix this, and then another fault occurs with the 360's. Would that make you switch back to PS3? Microsoft are generally known for their screwups, not just with the 360. Sorry for this, but it's just a ridiculous thing to say. Our machine isn't working, and it's an 80gb machine, so it's defiantely across all chunky systems not just the 60gb's. Haha, still doesn't make me want to buy a 360 though. __________________ Gempire I look up at the stars, and see you smiling back, I know you're safe with angels, but still I miss you lots.

01-03-2010, 10:37 AM	#10
Darkstar Senior Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Yorkshire Age: 29 Posts: 29,682	Yeah, lets not have a PS3 Vs 360 fanboy style thread please. Jeez... __________________ TWO Senior Mod My wife was afraid of the dark... then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

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