Your ps3 is a paperweight tonight...
 

Just got off the phone with Sony, and was told my ps3 would not be active for around 2 hours (your's won't either). Guess I'll stick with Microsoft.

Why? Service on the servers? If that's the reason, it happens every once in a while, even for Xbox. Not that big of a deal. Not like they could make it not work completely, probably just can't play online

Yeah what? They can't actually brick your console so you can't even play offline.

Yeah, what? Are you complaining that you can't play online or did they brick your system?

For the record, the PS3, Wii and 360 can be bricked remotely by their respective companies I believe.

True, but the fix for that, I believe, would be to just disconnect it from the internet?

Nothing works. Movies, discs, games on the HD, internet, nada...

That hasn't happened on thee 360 as far as I'm aware.

Mine is fine? What was their reasoning?

From Joystiq:

A wide rash of game-crashing errors is spreading among the PS3-owning community at the moment, most of which can be chalked up to a 8001050F error code. This has led to a variety of unfortunate side-effects for those affected, including corrupted trophy information and an inability to access the PSN. When combined, those two issues prevent players from launching certain games, such as Heavy Rain, without being kicked back to the XMB.

We've contacted Sony to find out what's causing the issue, and when we can expect to get back to chasing down the Origami Killer. He might just be able to make a clean getaway while we suffer through this downtime.

I can't remember WHICH system, might have been the original X Box, but I know I've read that chipped systems can get their drives locked and encrypted, making them unusable.

Wow. All 3 of my units work right now. Yeah, I said 3.

That it was an "unscheduled maintenance issue" that would take around "two hours to fix, hopefully". I kept trying to figure out why the disc reading/hard drive games wouldn't work, only to get they "just don't" (Heavy Rain boots up and writes "Registration of the trophy information could not be completed. The game will quit (8001050F)). I asked about movies, and dude said the PS3 is a paperweight tonight. I laughed and hung up.

Really irritated cause I bought FF VIII tonight, and was looking to play it after basketball.

Don't play Heavy Rain apparently...

I've had all 3 systems since day one (PS3, 360, and Wii), and for whatever reason, today is my first malfunction.

Never should have said anything. Bet you'll RROD in a few weeks.

Thought about that. To be honest, I'd like to upgrade to the Elite. My 360 decided a while ago to close the disc drive by it's self, so it can be an issue timing when I put "it in". Also, it can be like an old car at times, where I have to let it warm up a bit before reading the discs. That said, I'd hardly complain if it shitted itself at this point. Most people haven't had this luck; so after 5 years of amazement, I'd be ok.
I actually really feel his pain. I psyched myself up to play OLD SKOOL tonight, and am really feeling depressed right now. Might have to play Mafia Wars

You reflowed wrong, or you forgot to plug back in/fucked one of the connections. I shouldn't talk, I've done a combined 6 reflows on 2 units in the past week.

How fucking weird, glad i didn't buy a ps3 now.

I just don't understand why my system isn't able to do anything. None of my games work, none of my Blu-Ray DVD's work, nothing off my HD works. I haven't even played it in a few days. I'm not really that pissed, but I was looking forward to Final Fantasy tonight. Kinda just confused on how a whole thing crashes. And a bit concerned about my CC info (cause I had to enter all that stuff in again to sign into PSN, which still didn't work).

mine is working perfectly

Well i assume its caused more people problems elsewhere. They wouldn't have sent out this message just cause one guy on tpww had problems with it!

It wasn't worth the original price, and there are far more enjoyable games that can be utilized with the 360. Plus, the controller suits many people better (those of us with ginormous hands). PS3 is fine now with solid exclusives; but in the end, 360 still just has more. I want both, but if you're given only one option...

Apparently, it's spreading. It started around 6 pm EST in New Zealand, then infected more and more individuals.

Time to break out Dead Rising folks. I claim the wine bottles/

Everyone flipping out when they can't use PS3 for a few hours

I still use the ps2 lol. I want a new console though but not sure which, favouring nintendo wii right now.

Wait. So all along this was a world wide problem, and I wasn't the only one having Heavy Rain crash on me when loading. And I didn't have to start a new game and just ride this out?

In the words of Eric Cartman, "SON OF A BITCH!"

Got bored with Law and Order rerun's, and your ma isn't calling back.

Where do you live Icess

We're practically neighbor's at this point.

*UPDATE*

Sony hates Heavy Rain. As far as I can tell, all games work... Except the title "Heavy Rain". Way to do justice to an exclusive. You still can't access the PSN, or any games that you have saved on your HD.

Some bros are saying that their PS3s were not even connected to the internet and they still got this problem. Now that's funky

Told ya....

I'm worried. Already insulated my house with foil.

Wonder if it could be a virus.

Then again, there was a report going around that the PS3 was finally hacked....

Man, this just proves how terrible the PS3 is. I mean, a couple hours offline? That's never happened to the Xbox, and it's so reliable.

We apparently chose the wrong path, and the Origami virus has decided to wreck the Sony enterprise. Stupid me had to go and find the killer and stuff.

Good job exclusives.

I take it my ps2 would still work?

Holy shit, it appears not.:eek:

edit: My mistake, it does lol.

It has nothing to do with Heavy Rain, it has to do with PSN.

PSN is totally down. Any game that requires PSN to run won't run, which includes anything downloaded, themes, etc.

I haven't tried to play Heavy Rain, my copy of Uncharted 2 works fine though.

You realize that it's not that I cannot play online. It could not be used for over 4 hours in any function. Since then, you can load other games (not Heavy Rain, the biggest PS3 exclusive of the month), you can't watch movies, can't play any downloaded games, and the guy taking calls referred it to a "paper weight for the next couple of hours".

Oh, don't try playing the GOW package either; cause while it loads ok, it will delete your saved game anytime you MOVE FUCKING FORWARD.

This may not be true at all. Multiple people have said that they have never connected to the internet, or at least not recently connected to the internet. Thus, it should have no bearing.

I've restored my original settings, haven't connected to PSN, and still can't do dick.

If my PS3 hadn't erased my GOW saves, I'd try my Little Big Planet. I now fear turning it on.

Cannot even play anything. Just tried to play Modern Warfare the story mode, and the game made me quit

Apparently, we're on hour number 9. Was able to watch 10,000 BC for 5 minutes. Training Day didn't even load. Bitter

Glad I was able to beat Heavy Rain tonight with no issues.

How was the ending?

The one that doesn't read discs, you tried re-installing the drivers from the debug menu? It fixed one I bought faulty then flipped for a profit.

My ending was enjoyable. Def an intense final 4 hours or so of gameplay. Didn't feel much closure on a lot of subject though. Still had some unanswered questions too. Read some of the other endings and didn't seem to really answer any of my questions either. Things def pick up at the end though, and made the game more enjoyable.

never even heard of that game

my laser stopped readin like 4 days ago. i was so excited to go try this...and it didnt work...so sad now. :(

go to standby. (the red light) plug in your controller. hold down power till the system turns on then back off. release power. hold it again it`ll give two single beeps then a double beep. let go after the double. option 3 is the for your drivers or so i was led to beleive. on screen promtps will walk you through from there.

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There is a reason why I don't and never did like Sony.

dont use the ps button. use the power button on the system itself.

Funny, I don't see an entire wiki page dedicated to PS3 errors like the 360 has. /fanboy

The 360 was rushed out to get the early market advantage the PS2 enjoyed against the original XBox, so it was fucked.

The PS3 was rushed out not only to compete with the 360, but also to try and get blu-ray in peoples homes like the PS2 did with DVD.

Both have shite faliure rates topped by only the Jaguar CD, but the newer models for both are a lot better (barring this weird software issue).

Other than the NES, Nintendo hardware is crazy reliable. These HD consoles are insane though.

See, this shit right here? It's what is known as truth. I am quoting for it.

Been doing some reading around and it doesn't affect slims. Also, it appears to be caused by 2010 being flagged as a leap year. Pretty bizzare bug.

You know what really fucks me up, is that I was about to make the jump and finally get a PS3, but then I get to hear about shit like this and the god damn fucking lack of backward compatibility. There is too much shit hooked up to my TV already. Don't need another device.

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I'm glad you missed the point.

The price you pay for market saturation...;)

You do realize it's still down.

Also, lost most of my trophies and a ton of saved games.

It's still down? Jesus christ. Glad I havent logged online in a while.

I just tried it with SvR '10, I just lost the trophies for it.

You do realise it doesn't change the point. Yes, it sucks, but "sticking with Microsoft" is utterly retarded given all the problems they've had.

I smell conspiracy....:shifty:

My only regret is I still have Weeds season 5 on BD to watch.

Oh well.

If Sony doesn't fix this problem soon, they're gonna have a HUGE lawsuit on their hands.

mine is working AND i have a fat ps3

i guess its just new enough

Wonder why it's so tough for people just to calm down and wait until they hear it's been fixed. So you have to do without your PS3 for a day, I'm sure people in Chile and Haiti are stopping for a second and wondering how you'll cope.

I hate to admit this, but KK has a point. The emergence of the Slim models combined with the steadily increasing occurence of hardware failures with the older fat models seems less and less like a coincidence and more and more like a built-in obselescence. I doubt anything will come of it, but it's an interesting point to ponder.

In english: Do you think there's a possibility that sony has somehow set a specific lifespan on their older models to ensure sales of the newer models? Considering how much money they lost PER UNIT at launch, it's concievable.

Edit: Also, I agree with ECG. If losing your gamesave information and tropy data is the worst thing that happens to you this year, you should be pretty fucking thankful.

It would be difficult to keep a thing like that secret, plus to be honest a mass failing of systems would look awful for them. If they needed money I assume they'll just start charging subscription to PSN.

You're probably right. While the majority of people would piss and moan about a subscription fee, nothing would stop them from shelling out $50 or $60 a year.

Trophies are backed up server side right? Like if you logged into your PSN ID on a brand new console, you'd still have your trophies on your profile?

I wouldn't worry too much about them. Losing save games is a pain in the arse though.

Especailly if you've lost them before.

I bought a refurbished fatty this week. Haven't had any failures.

People care about trophies?

Dunno if the threads still there, but some people were caring more about trophies than their last level save games on the official forums.

I care more for the save itself as opposed to the the trophies which I can easilly get back.

You're not missing much.

lol@ trophies

It was also less a point and more a joke.

Also, screw you Wadding. You bitch about Weeds more than an IWC fan does about WWE.

don't really care about saves and trophies, but I'd be pissed if stuff that I bought got erased. Probably got about 80 dollars worth of DLC and PS1 classics on there.

If it gets erased, just re-download it. You won't have to pay for it again (Unless you have 5 PS3s attached to your PSN account.)

I just hope all the internal memory cards I filled up on that thing haven't been erased