If you’re from anywhere apart from Japan today, the PlayStation Network, a service that has been down for over a three weeks, should be working just fine for you, as Sony’s dealt with overload issues, and gamers across the world are reporting their “green light” status.
One of PS3′s biggest games with a robust online multiplayer is Killzone 3, and there’s no doubt in my mind the game was severely missed during the PSN downtime. But if for some reason you harbor doubt, look for yourself at the game’s multiplayer now, and you’ll be amazed.
Update 2: Sony’s just said that it turned off PSN for 30 minutes because of server overload:
“We’re currently experiencing an extremely heavy load of password resets, and so we recently had to turn off services for approximately 30 minutes to clear the queue,” wrote Patrick Seybold on the US PS Blog.
“As such, a large number of people are attempting to change their passwords at the same time, it’s taking longer than expected for all those emails to clear all of the ISPs.
If you’ve requested your password reset, please give it a bit of time to reach your email. Thanks for your patience as we work to get everyone back online.”
At least we know it’s not something major. Hang in there.
Update 1: Sony’s confirmed via Twitter that the U.S. has been restored fully, and that the UK and EU are almost done. Also, for gamers waiting on PSN reset emails, Sony said “some ISPs are processing them slower than others, but they are coming.” So be patient folks. The Middle East is also coming along good. The dust should settle by tomorrow.
Original Story: We said earlier that the next batch of updates on the U.S. Blog should be of Sony announcing the return of PSN, and just as requested, Sony’s announced that PSN is being turned on globally right now.
Go ahead, switch that PS3 green. It begins in the U.S. and Europe – that’s our local, folks.
Just after we posted that the next PS Blog update should include nothing short of an announcement to welcome back PSN, Sony’s confirmed that a select few have been chosen to test the network in Asia, Europe and the Americas. Good news incoming.
Update 2: There has been many conflicting stories about PSN being up in Japan, but we finally have conformation that it is not up. According to Gamersmint, PSN is not up in Japan. They were able to talk to Jonathan Fargher at Sony who confirmed that it is not back up, but they will begin a “phased roll out” over the week.
Update 1: If you’re trying to login with your Japanese account, you will not get through, as a new firmware update has been issued.
Original Story: Just like clockwork, we’re getting reports from various twitter and Facebook feeds that the PlayStation Network in Japan has already been turned on, and gamers there are currently enjoying online gaming and other PSN features.
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