Sony Playstation (PS3) Error; Possible Solutions to the Bug

The wires are alive with news that the Sony Playstation Network has experienced a major error. The problem however seems to go further, with owners of the older PS3 (the larger, glossier version of the device) experiencing problems with not only accessing the PSN but also playing titles offline that use the trophy system. Reports also suggest that the error is also affecting purchases from the Playstation Network such as premium themes and downloaded games. The current error code is PSN 8001050F.

The advice at the moment is to leave your PS3 switched off until Sony has found a solution to the problem.

The cause of this malfunction is currently being debated across the entire internet; the general consensus is that the older versions of the PS3 have experienced a problem with the date. Specifically, the device, which has a hardware clock believes there to be a February 29^th this year and is experiencing problems when trying to rectify the issue internally. This Y2K+10 problem is believed by many to have led to the aforementioned issues.

As panic however seems to be spreading across the internet and various media outlets offer the usual “harbinger of doom” sensationalist opinion, there certainly needs to be some perspective taken on the issue. Sony has stated on their Twitter page that they are aware of the issue and are currently working on a solution.

As of yet the following seem to be the most likely. Firstly there is a belief that once the clock ticks over to tomorrow the error will fix itself as the clock will be able to “catch up”. Secondly Sony can produce a patch that will fix the affected consoles. It is likely this patch is precisely what Sony technicians are currently working on.

This patch should be available for download but if this patch cannot be downloaded direct to the console (due to problems accessing the PSN) Sony should be able to offer a PC download that can then be placed onto the PS3 using a USB stick. The other option is to produce a system disk that will rectify the issue once loaded onto the Playstation. The rumours of a mass recall or hacks are unlikely, this is a relatively minor, albeit a well publicised glitch. Owners should only trust official statements from Sony websites as there are now a growing number of misinformed articles and Twitter posts on the subject.

To recap, it is only the older “fat” PS3 consoles that are affected by this issue, PS3 Slim models are fine. Sony is currently working on the issue and will be providing owners with further information once it is available. Advice, for those that have not yet turned on the PS3 is don’t, the best course of action is to sit tight until official word from Sony has been released on how the problem can be rectified.

 

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1. This is what happens when you try to copy off the 360s accievements. I own a fat ps3 aswell as a 360. But this proves how ***** ps3 actually are. So Il just revert to my 360 for a bit. Xbox live here I come

   

   Danny

   1 Mar 10 at 2:02 pm
2. get it done quike please

   

   tommy

   1 Mar 10 at 3:17 pm
3. a kan la solution?

   

   chelou

   1 Mar 10 at 3:29 pm
4. No MW2 tonight! Gutted!!!

   Get it sorted ASAP please.

   x

   

   slipperdog

   1 Mar 10 at 5:04 pm

 

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