Sony releases system software update in preparation for go live. The Sony Playstation Network in Australia is set to go live at any time now. Reports and tweets on twitter confirm that some users around the world are back online and once again gaming. There is no concrete news about exactly when the Australian Network will go live again but the latest blog post on the official Sony Playstation blog suggests it will be very soon. Sony is requesting that all users update their Playstation 3 system software to the latest release of V3.61. Sony advises that this update is mandatory and users may not be able to get back online until their system has been updated to the latest software version.
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In preparation for getting back online the HOTheadlines HOT tip is to update your Playstation 3 system software so you will be ready to pounce when the Network does go live again.
The latest blog from Sony:
We have been working on a new PS3 system software update that requires all PSN users to change their password once PlayStation Network is restored. The update (v3.61) is mandatory and is available now.
If using a PS3, your password can only be changed on your own PS3 (or a PS3 on which your PSN account was activated), as an added layer of security. If you have never downloaded any content using your account on the system, an email will be sent to the registered sign-in ID (email address) associated with your account when you first attempt to sign-in to PSN. This e-mail will contain a link that will enable you to change your password. In this email, click on the link and follow the instructions to change your password. Once you have changed your password you can sign-in to your account using your new password.
We strongly recommend that all PSN account holders with PS3s update their systems to prepare for when PlayStation Network is back online. The release of this update is a critical step as we work to make PlayStation Network significantly more secure. Thank you for your continued support and patience. Source:http://blog.eu.playstation.com/
I downloaded the update, but it was V3.6 only, I wasn't prompted to change password, and I still can't sign into psn??? Is psn comming on later tonight, or is Australia going to be the last to go online?
ReplyDeleteThe staged restoration of the PSN network is happening as we speak and some Australian user have now been able to get back online. The update required is V3.61 for the playstation 3 and this is required before getting back online.
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