The Games we play...

[kimahri]

But that's a reccuring problem though that still hasn't been fixed and is effecting millions of gamers all the time. This has only happened once and It'll probably be fixed before tomorrow.

Hardware errors are different to Software errors. dolt.

 

[furie]

It's a problem which affected a potential 20% of an initial batch of 360's (I think it was the first 18 month's worth or something). Microsoft have changed the insides of the 360 since that time and it doesn't happen to any models with the new design.

This issue is worse. It affects 100% of certain PS3 models (100% is much worse than some of 20% ). There's also a chance that it is a hardware problem actually onboard which can't be fixed by a firmware update. Sony seem to currently be in their nearest places of worship praying that tomorrow will come and everything will be magically fixed.

If not, they'll be looking at 100% recall of PS3's from the first two or three years!!! This is actually really - REALLY serious. 8 million plus PS3 owners currently unable to use their system - waiting for tomorrow to come? It easily eclipses the 360 RROD recalls.

Okay, so it may be that there's a few million people unable to play for one day - it's not the end of the world, but it IS a major, major issue. Add on to that potential loses of purchases, save games and trophies and you have a huge number of very upset gamers. - and that's in a best case scenario...

 

[kimahri]

So, should I avoid using my PS3 tonight?

 

[Pierre]

What the yellow light of death?

Thats what I got!

Luckily though they replaced my PS3, even though it was out of warranty

It basically turns on, goes green, then yellow, then off. You can't get the disc out either (and Sony take 3 months to send it back )

 

[furie]

We will be updating you the second we have some news.

Gosh - today is ever so exciting

 

[Inverse]

So, should I avoid using my PS3 tonight?

A UK Sony spokesman has said offline should be okay. There are still two problems to think about though.

Firstly: You PS3 likely connects automatically, well before you get to the menus. So you'll need to disable your router or unplug the cable before booting.

Secondly: Any save files you make tonight will be saved as Sony time (29/02/2010), potentially causing this data to corrupt when/if a fix is issued. You could manually set the date, but i'm not sure if that'll have any affect whatsoever on the save time. I think that just sets the clock on the XMB.

 

[Lain]

Oh man.

I really hope this fixes itself.

 

[kimahri]

So, should I avoid using my PS3 tonight?

A UK Sony spokesman has said offline should be okay. There are still two problems to think about though.

Firstly: You PS3 likely connects automatically, well before you get to the menus. So you'll need to disable your router or unplug the cable before booting.

Secondly: Any save files you make tonight will be saved as Sony time (29/02/2010), potentially causing this data to corrupt when/if a fix is issued. You could manually set the date, but i'm not sure if that'll have any affect whatsoever on the save time. I think that just sets the clock on the XMB.

It's offline and I havent been on in a while and I've changed my router setting since then, so it can't connect.

I think I'm still going to wait out until a patch or something is out.

 

[furie]

New Grid DLC has been announced. Bathurst at last and ten new cars. I'm excited!

PS3 exclusive at the moment - which is ironic as it means nobody will be playing it

Eight quid though which is pricey, but I do love Bathurst.

 

[Ian]

The clock on my Wii is working fine!

See, you should have all bought a Wii.

It would sit there gathering dust and you'd never know there was a problem until you're bored enough to switch it on.

 

[Ollie]

^I've got all three 'next gens' so it doesn't really matter. I can go without the PS3 for a while if I need too but I bet there's someone out there right now crying into their pillow and not knowing why it's worth living anymore.

 

[Nemesis Inferno]

^Do you have more money than sense?

 

[Ollie]

^Nah it's just my mums, partner's son has a 360. I brought myself a PS3 a few years back and last Christmas we got a sexy black Wii for a family present.

 

[Brookes]

I read something on a blog from Sony that said if you have an older model, don't go on your PS3 today. Luckily I have a slim so mine's ok, but I hope they can get the stuff back for everyone who has lost data.

 

[Pierre]

^ Oh really? Wow thanks for that...

 

[kimahri]

I am crying into my pillow and not knowing why it's worth living anymore.

Ah, thought you would be.

 

[Gladiator]

i THINK ive lost all of my Fifa 10 trophys, but I bought the new Ultimate Team DLC yesterday, so i really hope that has not gone otherwise it will be £5 wasted... ://
Come on Sony Get it Sorted!

 

[Pierre]

^ You can re-download any previous purchases for free. In the store go to my downloads at the top!

 

[Brookes]

Here is the link from what I was saying I had read:

We hope to resolve this problem within the next 24 hours. In the meantime, if you have a model other than the new slim PS3, we advise that you do not use your PS3 system, as doing so may result in errors in some functionality, such as recording obtained trophies, and not being able to restore certain data.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/03/ ... rk-status/

 

[Gladiator]

^ You can re-download any previous purchases for free. In the store go to my downloads at the top!

lol such a noob after playin ps3 since it was released
ty mate