Talk:PlayStation Network

Browser by Sony?

Is the web browser, developed internally by Sony different to the NetFront-browser?--92.227.38.223 (talk) 17:02, 20 March 2008 (UTC)

Yes, I believe it is a completely new browser.ChimpanzeeUK - User | Talk | Contribs 11:46, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

I though it was a version of opera ? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Gfrewq12 (talk • contribs) 13:22, 19 August 2009 (UTC)

No, that's Wii and Nintendo DS. See the Opera article. ★Ffgamera★ - My page! · Talk to me!· Contribs 08:05, 30 September 2009 (UTC)

Developed internally means that employees of Sony made it (either partially or completely from scratch). I remember when everyone assumed they were both made by NetFront, I am glad that finally got solved. Opps it looks like that has since been removed anyway. --72.64.105.184 (talk) 01:34, 15 January 2010 (UTC)

youtube upload for ps3 games

this new feature should be added in the article. youtube official press release Cliché Online (talk) 20:00, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

akward sentence

"with users having made 170 million downloads totaling 86 peta bytes of data, which Sony says is equivalent to 17 million single-layer DVDs worth of data." This sounds a bit weird, 86 petabytes is a fixed number of DVDs worth of data, this sentence gives the impression that only Sony knows how big a DVD is or as though there is something complicated behind it. Maybe it should just be removed, it already states 86 petabytes. If someone wants to convert that to some other format (dvds, libraries of something, cds, megabytes, football fields) then they can do so; I think the sentence is probably just better removed —Preceding unsigned comment added by 221.244.26.90 (talk) 01:36, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

"EDGE"

Before anyone re-adds any information on "EDGE" I just thought i'd say here that it is not real. The information is based on a fake press release posted on the notorious NeoGaf forums http://www.thesixthaxis.com/playstation_edge_rumours_1234_tsa.aspx ChimpanzeeUK - User | Talk | Contribs 19:07, 29 June 2008 (UTC)

Availability

Ok, someone keeps adding that PSN is unavailable in Morocco. Now I am pretty sure that this is true, but how noteworthy is it that the PSN is unavailable in Morocco? I could understand if Morocco was the only state in the world that it was unavailable, but I'm pretty sure there are many more countries that have no PSN access, and there are plenty of places where the PS3 hasn't even launched. I see no reason why Morocco should be put ahead of all other countries. If I'm missing something, please tell me, otherwise I will continue to remove it. Frvernchanezzz (talk) 10:55, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

I think the reason people think it's notable is because it is one of a few countries in the PAL region where it has not launched. Although I'm not convinced that listing the individual countries is necessary. I think it's fine as is. Although, obviously the people who live in these countries will think it's more noteworthy than I do! I don't think it does any harm to have the information there, as long as it's sourced obviously. ChimpanzeeUK - User | Talk | Contribs 11:07, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Morocco (and Mexico) are just examples of countries where there is a large gaming community that doesn't have official access to PSN. Maybe someone in Sony will take notice of this article and add official support for these countries.--Snoopdop (talk) 13:08, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

And this is the problem. Wikipedia is not a soapbox for you to campaign for action from Sony. It is one thing to state that it is unavailable in some countries, but by listing some you are suggesting that it should be available in these countries. That is a personal opinion. If you want to include mention of these then you'll need a cite (and not from a gamer's forum) to establish that it is notable that these countries are not covered. --Escape Orbit ^(Talk) 14:26, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Until you provide citations to reliable sources to verify your claims, the info cannot be allowed in the article. Thingg^⊕⊗ 00:16, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

What about the omission of the video service in Canada, despite the "North American" release? A lot of people in North America were left scratching their heads wondering why they didn't have any videos available. Perhaps rather than mention every country where it is not available, simply mention that it is only available in the USA. --72.139.35.150 (talk) 19:31, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

Is the availability map totally accurate? Maybe i'm wrong now, India is mentioned, but not highlighted on the map. Seany_w

12 million subscribers

According to this link PSN has 12 million subscribers as of September. "Moving on to the PlayStation Network, Bain reports over 12 million registered accounts, as of September of this year."--WhereAmI (talk) 01:30, 25 October 2008 (UTC)

the trophie pic..

what game did the trophies come from on that pic?? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 949paintball (talk • contribs) 22:59, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Nowhere. The image was created by SCE, they are placeholder images, not real trophies. ChimpanzeeUK - User | Talk | Contribs 23:46, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

ok thank you.. i got confused with 45 trophies and being lvl 5 too.. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 949paintball (talk • contribs) 23:54, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Get a real number of users on PSN

24 million users is extremly misleading, Sony assumes any account used in the year is active, if only for a minute. There must be a source that would give the true anser, not the biased misleading information Sony releases. This is why people won't refer to Wikipedia as a good source, you take the information from the actual company, who wants to seem better so they embelish and don't give the true facts. I removed it but it was changed back. I suggest it is either removed or a true number is given, from a NUETRAL source.

72.138.216.89 (talk) 20:05, 14 December 2008 (UTC) Fedarated Sun

If the information comes from a reliable source, we can't pick and choose the information that goes into the article based on our opinions on whether we think it's true or not. The number stated cites SCE as a direct source because no other source able to provide this information. As original research isn't allowed, common sense would suggest that Wikipedia is only ever as reliable as it's sources. This is why citations are provided for things like this, so that if they wish, the reader can check where the information came from for more details. However as far as I'm aware, SCE haven't stated how they came to that figure so I don't know where your calculation came from? ChimpanzeeUK - User | Talk | Contribs 09:10, 15 December 2008 (UTC)

Better question, where did their calculations come from. Its misleading by putting in these sources. This is why you can't trust Wikipedia. Wikipedia is only ever as reliable as it's sources, even if those sources are biased.72.138.216.89 (talk) 21:36, 16 December 2008 (UTC) Fedarated Sun

You do realise that this counts PSP PSN accounts too? Ffgamera (talk) 07:18, 17 December 2008 (UTC)

That's a good point. It makes the figure even more credible. ChimpanzeeUK - User | Talk | Contribs 09:38, 17 December 2008 (UTC)

Sony obviously must own Wikipedia! What an advertisement for the Playstation network! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 192.55.54.36 (talk) 03:24, 8 February 2009 (UTC)

Yep, you've hit the nail on the head there. That's the only logical explanation for why you aren't getting your own way. Please grow up. Cheers. ChimpanzeeUK - User | Talk | Contribs 00:25, 9 February 2009 (UTC)

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Trophy Value

Hey I've been doing some experimentation with the trophies as to how much each contributes to the 'level' system and I think that I got it. A platinum is worth twice as much as a gold, a gold is worth 3 times as much as a silver and a silver is worth twice as much as a bronze. Should this be included? Experiment here if you wish: http://www.playfire.com/a/create_widget. Then again the accuracy of this website could be disputed. Also is it like a point system?, because it appears to me that (say a bronze is one point) an equivalent of 14 points is needed to get to lvl 2, 40 points to lvl 3, 80 points to lvl 4, 160 points to lvl 5, 267 points to lvl 6 and so forth (i.e. it gets harder to level up). I just think that what is written about trophies seems quite vague and that more should be written about how trophies contribute to the 'level' system. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 121.45.2.28 (talk)

Unfortunately, original research isn't allowed. Also, some might argue that this would be game guide-ish although I think it would be useful. Anyway, like I said, as this is original research, it can't be included. ChimpanzeeUK - User | Talk | Contribs 17:24, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

History

Why isn't there a history section like Xbox Live? 69.224.216.140 (talk) 22:19, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

Because the PlayStation 3 article already pretty much sums up the history of PSN. Basically, they saw Xbox Live and they decided to compete, and were thinking it was a great idea seeing as though there were many reasons. PlayStation Home was already in its concept stages (see the PS Home article). The history's there, just not on this article. I'll put one up if no one has any objections? ★Ffgamera★ - My page! · Talk to me!· Contribs 08:13, 30 September 2009 (UTC)

Alright, I've added the History section in and made it more like the Xbox Live article as a sort of "good influence" hahaha. ★Ffgamera★ - My page! · Talk to me!· Contribs 10:30, 30 September 2009 (UTC)

citation not needed

"however if the user account is removed from the console, the content becomes invalid and is locked." Requiring a citation here is equivalent to requiring a citation if one were to say, "a key is required to start a car." It's part of the operation of the console/service that is readily verified in two minutes with a controller in hand. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.192.63.2 (talk) 20:31, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Viable to add "What's New" into article?

The headline speaks for itself, but let me explain myself.
I think it is viable to have What's New in this article because it is not mentioned in the main article and it is under the PlayStation Network section. Thoughts? ★Ffgamera★ - My page! | Talk to me! | Contribs 07:32, 29 September 2009 (UTC)

I have put it in. Feel free to move it up or down, and/or change the wording. Also, thanks to ChimpanzeeUK for uploading a slightly higher quality picture of the What's New screen, it is much appreciated. Thanks. ★Ffgamera★ - My page! | Talk to me! | Contribs 08:44, 29 September 2009 (UTC)

PlayStation Network Warranty?

I've recently got an e-mail from Sony Singapore on late July that they had discontinued their online Playstation warranty service from 1 August and asked me to sign up a PSN member to re-register my PSP-3000 and other PlayStation consoles if I puchase one. Is this true for other regions? Kyrios320 (talk) 04:14, 18 October 2009 (UTC)

I did not get an email of the sort. ★Ffgamera★ - My page! · Talk to me!· Contribs 10:04, 19 October 2009 (UTC)

You sure about that? Kyrios320 (talk) 04:23, 30 November 2009 (UTC)

PSN pictures have been deleted

Why were they deleted when the deletion page was in clear favour for them not to be deleted? I mean, the only non-free images that was actually illustrating the PSN article were removed! The PSN logo is compulsory right? The Qore picture is from the Qore article, the Home picture is from the Home article, the What's New picture is from the PS3 article, the Life with PS picture is from the PS3 article, the Room picture is from the Room article, and the World map picture is a free-use image. What's left to illustrate PSN? Nothing. I'm sorry, but the profile screen is an absolute necessity, as it illustrates several points better illustrated with an image. ★Ffgamera★ - My page! · Talk to me!· Contribs 05:25, 23 October 2009 (UTC)

These images should not have been deleted. No conclusion was reached on the FfD discussion. As there was no blatant violation of policy, the discussion should of been finished and a consensus reached. Chimpanzee - User | Talk | Contribs 09:53, 23 October 2009 (UTC)

I suggest a reupload of just the profile screen? Is it ok with everyone? ★Ffgamera★ - My page! · Talk to me!· Contribs 08:55, 30 October 2009 (UTC)

Forum

Shouldn't it be mentioned that the PSN also has its own forums? Mistermom7 (talk) 20:24, 24 October 2009 (UTC)

Hmm, it can be added as an external link at the bottom. ★Ffgamera★ - My page! · Talk to me!· Contribs 08:56, 30 October 2009 (UTC)

PSN Paid Service

There was recently an article about Kaz Hirai talking about a paid service. Should this be included in the article, or should we wait till more information is available? Here's an article in regards to the new service Sony hopes online service will build brand loyalty and here's another one Sony planning paid PSN subscriptions for 2010 JDC808 (talk) 23:33, 5 December 2009 (UTC)

PSOne Classics section Misinformation

• This has been bugging me for a few months now, but I haven't gotten around to writing a satisfactory replacement. The PSOne Classics were not introduced in NA on May 3, 2007, that's just when the PS3 and the games were updated to play on the PS3. If you really read the cited Joystiq post the first line reads "If you've been hankering to play those classic PSone games on something besides your PSP" and also links to an earlier post from December 6, 2006 link that mentions them recently launching. The PSOne Classics actually debuted in NA on December 4, 2006 with five games Crash Bandicoot, Cool Boarders, Hot Shots Golf 2, Syphon Filter, and Tekken 2. Could someone please fix this? --Andrew-LGP -| Talk to me |- 17:55, 28 January 2010 (UTC)

Any mention about the network being down since Sunday 28 February 2010?

This is not a forum discussion, this is an information. I believe that it is worth being mentioned as it is doing the headlines and the effect is that all PS3 owners cannot use PSN currently.

The following is an EXAMPLE

Gamepro:

http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/214223/playstation-network-plagued-by-problems-on-sunday/ —Preceding unsigned comment added by 188.222.29.183 (talk) 07:30, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

Wikipedia isn't a news site and I don't think this is really encyclopeadic. Although it's a big deal at the moment as everyone's complaining about it, I don't think an online service being unavailable for (so far) one day for a portion of users is really notable. If it goes on a lot longer and has harsher repercussions, it might be worth mentioning but so far I don't think notability has been established. Chimpanzee - User | Talk | Contribs 12:06, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

Just to point out, the Network isn't down, it is in fact a problem with the PS3 models up to the Slim. Something about the internal clock registering 2010 as a leap year, and as such it couldn't handle the 28th February/1st March switch-over. Apparenetly Slim's work fine 86.30.35.190 (talk) 19:35, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

PSN Ukraine

Many sources including a Ukrainian video game magazine and a reply from sony, confirm that the Playstation Network is coming to Ukraine, so i added it to the list with the word Planned in brackets. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ol3s' Dany (talk • contribs) 21:07, 6 March 2010 (UTC)

***PSOne Classics did not launch in May of 2007 in NA***

• This section of the article is completely erroneous. I would like to fix it but, I haven't gotten around to writing a satisfactory correct one. If not me, anyone else working on this article that wants it to be as accurate as possible they should fix it themselves. This Joystiq reference (ref 1 - 12-4-06) is when the service really launched. The one (ref 2 - 5-3-07) being used right now only mentions when the PSOne Classics where made playable on both the PS3 and PSP but, still applicable to the section. --Andrew-LGP -| Talk to me |- 20:47, 15 March 2010 (UTC)

The Good And Evil Of Gamesharing

Well two of my PSN accounts have been hacked by a user named DSX1. My other was just hacked by someguy. That's the bad thing from Gamesharing. But if you gameshared with someone nice (Not too nice! They might be pretending!) and is one of your Closest friends who promises not to hack your account and steal your ID and eat your lunch. If you been hacked by a guy but previously Gameshared with your good friend, you got an extra life! That's the good. If your Gameshare with someone who keeps Singing in your account, he is obviously a hacker.

Gamesharing with your Friends	With a STRANGER! and no Friend
Good	Bad

So if you Gameshared with your friend and you want more games from a STRANGER!!! You are lucky! Feel free to reply! (No cursing!)

Oh and one more thing... I................ HATE................. SAURKRAUT!!!!!!!!!!