A warning to all PS3 users.

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thread starter Hypothermia Mar 01 2010 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

PS3 users all around the world over are reporting their consoles have been struck down by a mysterious series of bugs, leaving them unable to play games, connect to the PlayStation Network, or access save data. However, the bug so far seemingly affects only older �fat� units. A series of severe issues have so far been documented, summarised below: The system�s date is reset to 2000/1/1. The system can no longer connect to the Internet/PSN. Local trophy data is lost. Save data is lost. Many games will no longer run offline or on. At its most severe the machine will only return �error 8001050F.� The bug only affects the pre-Slim models. It is not clear whether the data loss is reversible at this stage. The exact trigger is also unclear � machines have been affected globally, apparently even entirely offline units. Speculation has so far centred on PSN updates or a calendar bug. Sony has yet to issue any useful comment, though it says it is investigating. The timing and nature of the bug has naturally also reminded some of the mythical �Sony timer� � how convenient it is that older models largely out of warranty are being broken whilst the PS3 Slim is unaffected and readily available as a replacement, their reasoning runs.

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Misacorp 03/01/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Wow guys really, keep feeding the troll will you? On topic: That is horribly sad for all PS3 owners.

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Hoppesangon 03/01/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

More info here. I can still download games though o_o weird. My date's been set to December 31st 1999.

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Hypothermia 03/01/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I hope they fix this soon. Only 713 players currently online on Fifa 2010. o_o

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BurninDavyn 03/01/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

My dad was able to play on his account, although I haven't checked mine, and we have the Fat PS3. I do know there have been reports of the Slim being affected as well...

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Hypothermia 03/01/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] BurninDavyn : My dad was able to play on his account, although I haven't checked mine, and we have the Fat PS3. I do know there have been reports of the Slim being affected as well... [/quote] Yeah, it's really bizarre. I personally own a fat PS3 too and it's unaffected as of yet. The date is set to 1/1/2000 though.

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Hoppesangon 03/01/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] Hypothermia : Yeah, it's really bizarre. I personally own a fat PS3 too and it's unaffected as of yet. The date is set to 1/1/2000 though. [/quote] I have a 60GB PS3 and I have all of the problems, except Data loss. I can't even play MW:2 ;_;

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Hypothermia 03/01/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] Hoppesangon : I have a 60GB PS3 and I have all of the problems, except Data loss. I can't even play MW:2 ;_; [/quote] Well, it's not fun playing when barely anyone is online. D: You can still find 6v6 Domination matches though. Come on Sony, DO SOMETHING.

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Hoppesangon 03/01/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] Hypothermia : Well, it's not fun playing when barely anyone is online. D: You can still find 6v6 Domination matches though. Come on Sony, DO SOMETHING. [/quote] No, I can't even get to the "Press Start" screen, the game just quits. Anyway here's the latest update from Sony http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/03/latest-info-on-playstation-network-status/

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SeeeD 03/01/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] Hoppesangon : I have a 60GB PS3 and I have all of the problems, except Data loss. I can't even play MW:2 ;_; [/quote] Yeah me2. I can't acces the PSN, plus the date and time have been reset.. Well, I guess this means no MW2 for a while

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DanishDude1 03/01/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Hm I got a slim one. Hopefully nothing will happen.

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RMachado 03/01/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Lol i have a "fat" one too and nothing happened so far

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Orange 03/01/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I've got a slim one, so I'm safe?

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Hoppesangon 03/01/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

WOW, they tell us this now? The slim is fine.

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rdab10 03/01/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

If i dont log on onto psn will i be fine?

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