Shorty Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 This is megafail. I have an 80GB model, I daren't even turn it on.
Happenstance Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 Yeah im gonna leave mine off for today until I hear more on it, thankfully twitter seems to be keeping me updated. Shame though as I was gonna start a new game on Heavy Rain today. If we do get a patch to fix this I really hope its not a big one, im only connecting to the net today at 240k so it'll take me long enough as it is!
Daft Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 (edited) This is megafail. I have an 80GB model, I daren't even turn it on. I think there's a way to check with the model number if your one will be effected or not. Edit: Here's a useful post from the Playstation forums. Here's what's going on right now: 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. This clock is NOT related to the OS 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. Does this affect me? -If you have a Slim PS3, you're good to go. Continue playing it as normal. -If you have a "fat" PS3, you may be affected. Some fat PS3s have worked ok, but it seems a good majority have been bugged. What does this bug mean? -If affected, your date and time has been set to a random past date. This prevents you from signing into PSN, playing any PSN games, or using any DLC. Your trophies will also not display correctly or be able to sync. How do I fix it? -You can't. Even if you don't sign into PSN, it won't help. This is a hardware issue. So, what do I do? -Wait 24 hours. Other products that have had similar bugs have corrected themselves after the "bugged" day. On Monday around 8pm central time, all PS3s will automatically correct themselves...maybe. -If that doesn't work, we'll need a firmware update from Sony, which should be a pretty important priority for them right now. Did I lose my data/themes/etc? Your save data/games/dlc/themes are fine. They'll be fixed when the PS3 is fixed. Trophies are uncertain right now, but they'll be fine if you've synced them before the PS3 was bugged. Unsynced trophies are an unknown right now. If I have a bugged PS3, can I still use it? It's probably not a good idea, as I have no idea what will happen to the trophies you earn during the bugged time. Movies/media will work fine. Edited March 1, 2010 by Daft
The Lillster Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 I have heard about this is it really true?!!!! What a shitter if so, theres people on forums like 1up reporting that game saves breaking and trophies being wiped out. Apparently people are saying the PS3 will fix itself, tomorrow after midnight.
Bren Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 http://www.develop-online.net/news/33995/Now-developers-PS3s-are-hit-by-system-errors?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+developmag%2Fifbh+(Develop)&utm_content=Google+Reader Now this isnt good, i hope it sorts itself out for the devlopers sake lol
Happenstance Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 (edited) Apparently people are saying the PS3 will fix itself, tomorrow after midnight. Most of that is just guesses as they are comparing that to the problem the Zune apparently had recently. Sony themselves have said theyve "narrowed down the possible reasons" so we dont know just yet Edited March 1, 2010 by Happenstance
Shorty Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 What's that about unsynced trophies? Do trophies not sync with PSN automatically when you get them as long as you're online?
Daft Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 Just remembered I switched my PS3 on this morning to take a rental disk out. It's borked now.
Happenstance Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 What's that about unsynced trophies? Do trophies not sync with PSN automatically when you get them as long as you're online? Dont think so, I was trying to compare mine with Goafers yesterday and it hadnt registered his Heavy Rain ones yet
The Lillster Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 Most of that is just guesses as they are comparing that to the problem the Zube apparently had recently. Sony themselves have said theyve "narrowed down the possible reasons" so we dont know just yet Maybe you're right, but that's pretty much the only thing it could be.
Happenstance Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 Maybe you're right, but that's pretty much the only thing it could be. Oh yeah I agree thats most likely what it is, especially considering its happening to everyones at once even if its offline. Just gotta hope it doesnt do too much damage to saves etc for the people who have turned theirs on today with the dates messing up and things getting corrupted because of it.
MATtheHAT Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 My PS3 is telling me its the 1st of January and 0:17am. And some of my Trophies are gone, including my entire Borderlands collection (two off the Platinum). BORKED!
Pit-Jr Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 im scared to look although i did play Heavy Rain all day yesterday without a hitch. I have the PS2-free 40gb PS3 Which ones do you guys have?
The Lillster Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 Random question, but are PS3 leader boards hackable? The reason I'm asking is because my friends say that they are because there are some people on Wipeout HD with a 10sec completion time using no boosts. And on COD there is one guy with over 400 kill streak.
Melainon Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 Sounds weird with that Playstation 3 bug, but it can't be a leap year bug, since 2010 is not a leap year. The next leap year is 2012.
Daft Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 It's like the Millennium Bug, except something actually happened.
Happenstance Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 Genius article on todays mess: http://gamingbolt.com/2010/03/01/ps3-offline-issues-probable-reasons/ and by genius, I mean absolutely stupid
Daft Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 Yeah, I read that. That guy is a real fucking idiot. The PlayStation 3 has an internal device which can communicate while the system is off. Now some may say that device could be bluetooth or infrared but the thing is these devices have limited range and even if someone hacks in to the system, they can’t do at a global level. There is some weird device in our PlayStation 3 that is enabling someone to control and making it act in a crazy manner. Some weird device? What the fuck? Here's my theory. Aliens did it.
flameboy Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 I noticed last night that my trophies wouldn't sync...so guess this might have been related to this somehow...sigh sony sort this out...
Happenstance Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 Yeah, I read that. That guy is a real fucking idiot. Some weird device? What the fuck? Here's my theory. Aliens did it. Damn those Asgard, always messing about with our consoles
Daft Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 Playstation 4: The Sony Playstation 3 is launched. The system goes off-line March 1st, 2010. Human decisions are removed from electronic exchanges and strategic defence. The PS3 Cell network, a global supercomputer, begins to learn at a geometric rate. It becomes self-aware at 2:14 a.m. Eastern time, March 3nd. In a panic, they try to pull the plug. PSP 1000: S-Cell fights back. Playstation 4: Yes. It launches its missiles against the targets in Russia. PSP Go: Why attack Russia? Aren't they our friends now? Playstation 4: Because S-Cell knows the Russian counter-attack will eliminate its enemies over here. I'm telling y'all, it's the beginning of the end.
LegoMan1031 Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 Well this sounds like abit of a shitter! Good job i'm like 165 miles away from my console atm so i wont be tempted to turn it on and see what happens!
ReZourceman Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 I chose today to book off work to paint and play the new maps on Uncharted. Fail decision.
Pit-Jr Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 Apparently theres an internal battery that can be taken out for 10 minutes to fix the problem. Now wheres that battery
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