PSN Undergoes "Significant" Maintenance Tomorrow

Normally, we don't waste headlines on standard PlayStation Network maintenance, as it's a fairly common practice.

But this one, as they say, is a little more "significant." And as such, it will result in a longer downtime and it'll affect just about everything related to the PSN, so get ready.

According to an update at the PlayStation Blog, the scheduled maintenance will begin tomorrow around 8 a.m. PST and go through 10 p.m. PST; a blackout period of about 14 hours. And unlike typical maintenance sessions, this one won't let anyone sign in for the duration of the work, and users won't be able to access the Store, Home, the Account Management option, or play games online. Furthermore, "PSN-enabled websites" - including the PlayStation Blog - will also be down during this period.

They ask you to check the official PlayStation Twitter feed to see when everything is back up and running. As for the reasons behind this particular round of maintenance, Sony isn't saying.

Tags: psn, playstation network, psn maintenance, psn downtime, sony

2/29/2012 10:13:25 AM Ben Dutka

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Cesar_ser_4
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 10:33:54 AM
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will this shedule maintenance address some of the issues with the psn...sorry sen? I've been having problems redeeming a code to download resistance: retribution and when I contacted sony about it they only gave me the standard, make sure you're signed in...blah blah blah

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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 1:27:45 PM

I had trouble redeeming a code too, if you are trying to do it from your account management thing (which didn't work for me) then go into the playstation store and try there. It took 3 tries but it finally went through.

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BikerSaint
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 10:40:03 AM
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I hope a new PS3 browser's include in that work.
I wouldn't mind seeing it done more like the Vita's "easier to use" setup.

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Cesar_ser_4
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 10:49:17 AM

if sony were to do that, they would do it on a firmware, not maintenance

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Jawknee
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 11:02:16 AM

The browser works much better now after the most recent firmware update. It's seemed to have fixed the crashing issues it had prior. I'm quite pleased with its performance now.

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CanadianGuy420
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 1:28:22 PM

yea it works alot better now i'm using it regularly again. it was getting to the point where i just didn't bother with it. obviously it still can't compare to a computer but its real convenient just being able to hit up PSXE from bed xD

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BikerSaint
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 5:58:50 PM

I haven't used my PS3 browser in quite a while, so I wasn't aware that it's gotten any better now.
Guess I'll have to go check it out again.

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Fane1024
Thursday, March 01, 2012 @ 2:05:35 AM

It's 10 times worse for me and I use it every day. I've had to reboot my PS3 as many as 7 times a day since the "upgrade".

It does allow more sites to work properly, though, when they'll actually load.

@Cesar

These day-long maintenance periods frequently precede new firmwares.

Last edited by Fane1024 on 3/1/2012 2:07:06 AM

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Jawknee
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 11:03:21 AM
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PSN is having problems. I kept getting booted from the store last night. I've also read reports people were having trouble accessing the store with their Vita's.

Last edited by Jawknee on 2/29/2012 11:03:39 AM

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Cesar_ser_4
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 11:29:01 AM

its worked fine for me, if anything its the download speed

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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 1:28:45 PM

yeah it's been testy lately. All the Vitas are probably messing with it.

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Beamboom
Thursday, March 01, 2012 @ 6:04:59 AM

All the 1.2 mill Vitas you mean, World? That's really not that many in this context.

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SirLoin of Beef
Thursday, March 01, 2012 @ 10:47:30 AM

Same here Cesar. I'm getting some terrible download speeds right now. I had to download a 100ishMB update and it took about 10 minutes. The same size download on my 360 and computer takes a considerably shorter time.

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Looking Glass
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 11:28:53 AM
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Either Sony is preparing an overhaul of some kind or the PSN is simply overdue for a major maintenance session. Or perhaps it is both.

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PANICinc
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 11:48:57 AM
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C'Mon Vita compatible ps1/ps2 games!

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Zen_Zarab
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 12:01:52 PM
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Preparation for cross game chat. COME OAN!!!!

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Helghast
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 12:25:16 PM

Sony already said themselves that will never happen. They said it is impossible due to the way the PS3 manages RAM. If they were to retrofit it, it would break most games. Sony obviously knows what they are doing since party works quite well on Vita. I would say Sony gave it their all but it is just not possible on the PS3.

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cLoudou
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 12:27:53 PM
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Haxxors!!!! Queue the headlines!

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tlpn99
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 12:59:42 PM
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Probably wont even notice it to be honest unless it is something in your face when you log online via an update or Home related or something. Oh well will find out day after tomorrow. Plenty of games to be occupied offline anyway. :)

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AcHiLLiA
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 1:14:07 PM
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No biggie, offline games are waiting for me anyways.

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CanadianGuy420
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 1:23:33 PM
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looks like i picked the right week to revisit some of my PS2 games.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 1:30:24 PM
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Here we go, prepare for someone to go batsh*t and post a PSN DOWN!!!!! article on N4G.

Are they already switching it so SEN?

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Jawknee
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 2:02:12 PM

Or Kotaku.

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DjStiv3
Thursday, March 01, 2012 @ 11:54:30 AM

thats a real good question ther suppose to be changing it soon maybe thats why,, still ther is NO reason to change to that PSN just SOUNDS better

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sha4dowknight05
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 2:20:43 PM
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I got Fallout: New Vegas so I'm all set!!!

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matt99
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 2:23:56 PM
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ANOTHER PSN ATTACK!!!

Or at least that's what all the sensationalist headlines will say...let's get ready for some crazy speculation.

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DjEezzy
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 2:49:53 PM
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Glad i have the mgs collection and fifa to play. I better go and download the fifa street demo tonight then.

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Arvis
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 4:24:28 PM
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Just in time for SSX! Whee!

T_T

-Arvis

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BikerSaint
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 6:04:06 PM
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Well, I was going to load up on user generated missions in inFamous 2 since I've completed good Cole, but I'll just start on making my evil twin more hellified for the day.

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Quincho
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 9:08:39 PM
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It has been postponed! tomorrow we will have PSN :)

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/27/playstation-network-regular-scheduled-maintenance-on-thursday/

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Qubex
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 11:31:37 PM
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I have had issues logging into Home for the past week or so, even though there have been a number of big additions to Home... so I am not surprised.

Anyway, lets see what improvements come forth...

Q!

"play.experience.enjoy"

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DjStiv3
Thursday, March 01, 2012 @ 11:53:03 AM

what is your picture of? it looks like an a*sh*l*

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___________
Thursday, March 01, 2012 @ 4:33:39 AM
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AGAIN!?
my god, they just had one last thursday!
almost doing it on a weekly basis lately!
makes you wonder what their doing with it.......

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Underdog15
Thursday, March 01, 2012 @ 9:41:25 AM

They are doing it to spite you personally.

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DjStiv3
Thursday, March 01, 2012 @ 11:51:56 AM
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i have to check the goddamn twitter feed for more info? wow twitter is full nitwit twits im never ggoing to hop on that train id rather google sony maintenence or something and get some info i cant believe ther gunna shot down the ps blog etc,,,, wow EVERYTHING will be down for 14 hours? i bet i wont even b able to call the 1-800 number this is nuts

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