Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) is warning PlayStation 3 owners to keep out of the PlayStation Network for now. PlayStation 3 Slim (newer 120GB and 250GB models) owners appear to be ok, but it’s the original PS3 system users (aka "PS3 fat") that will want to stay away from logging in to the PlayStation Network for now. Here is a rundown of some of the errors that could be affecting you if you have an older model PS3, as noted from the US PlayStation Blog:
"We believe we have identified that this problem is being caused by a bug in the clock functionality incorporated in the system. Errors include:
- The date of the PS3 system may be re-set to Jan 1, 2000.
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When the user tries to sign in to the PlayStation Network, the following message appears on the screen; “An error has occurred. You have been signed out of PlayStation Network (8001050F)”.
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When the user tries to launch a game, the following error message appears on the screen and the trophy data may disappear; “Failed to install trophies. Please exit your game.”
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When the user tries to set the time and date of the system via the Internet, the following message appears on the screen; “The current date and time could not be obtained. (8001050F)”
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Users are not able to play back certain rental video downloaded from the PlayStation Store before the expiration date."
SCEA is advising PS3 owners which may be affected by this to not use their PS3 (or unplug your PS3 from its online connectivity, whether ethernet or wireless). Doing so may result in "errors in some functionality, such as recording obtained trophies, and not being able to restore certain data." SCEA is estimating a fix within 24 hours.
Keep a lookout on the US PlayStation Blog or on Sony PlayStation’s official Twitter account for the latest updates on the status of the PlayStation Network and when it will be safe to login again.
UPDATE: From Sony’s @PlayStationTEAM Twitter account: “PSN is Up & Running… May Need to ReCharge Your Date Settings Manually or via InterWebs! PlayStation Gaming is a GO!”
UPDATE 2: “PlayStation Network Service Restored” – details from the US PlayStation Blog.
