PS3 owners might be in serious trouble

Siegler · 02-28-2010, 09:32 PM

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/genme...topic=53701429

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Hey guys, just thought I'd compile some information on the front page for those of you wondering what the hell is going on:

- May/May NOT only affect the older "fat' models.
- Affects systems that haven't even signed online in days.
- Prevents any trophy related games from starting.
- Prevents PSX Classics from starting.
- Reverts PSN Full Downloads back to Demos.
- Turns all downloaded themes into "Corrupted Data", preventing them from being used.
- Reverts your Time/Date back to 12/31/1999.

For those of you that have no idea what I'm talking about, people have been getting an "8001050F" error over the past hour when trying to do basic PS3 tasks.

It definitely looks like this is affecting only the older "fat" PS3 models right now, but I can't confirm that as fact since we've had a couple reports of slim models having the same issue.

Also, the reason I say that it's affecting systems that haven't been signed online is because we heard from another forum member that he hasn't signed into the Playstation Network in days and his system has suddenly started giving him this error. If that's the case, this can't be server related.

Once we have some more facts though and hopefully some solutions, post them here. And for those of you saying "It's Sony's server, calm down! Christ!", please read above first. This is pretty drastic for simply being unable to connect to the PSN.

I'd like to apologize beforehand if this DOES turn out to be a PSN related issue and is easily fixed within the next few minutes. If that's the case, kutos for putting up with this post

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/28/ps...ashing-errors/

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A wide rash of game-crashing errors is spreading among the PS3-owning community at the moment, most of which can be chalked up to a 8001050F error code. This has led to a variety of unfortunate side-effects for those affected, including corrupted trophy information and an inability to access the PSN. When combined, those two issues prevent players from launching certain games, such as Heavy Rain, without being kicked back to the XMB.

We've contacted Sony to find out what's causing the issue, and when we can expect to get back to chasing down the Origami Killer. He might just be able to make a clean getaway while we suffer through this downtime.

Update: Sony has acknowledged the issue, and is "looking into it." We've yet to hear an official word on what the problem is, though it seems to be a bit larger than just the PSN. Owners of PS3 Phats are reporting that the date on their console has reverted to 12/31/1999, which is likely the cause of the data-corrupting errors. Some Phat-owners have reported receiving the errors while their console was offline, which is upsetting, to say the least. We'll let you know when we hear official word from Sony.

This is what the US playstation site said until a bit ago...

Stealth · 02-28-2010, 10:48 PM

no worries. I never turn it on anyway

Siegler · 02-28-2010, 11:15 PM

zedron · 03-01-2010, 12:28 AM

360 > PS3

racerx159 · 03-01-2010, 09:20 AM

lol, too late, i got the ylod and now have the slim. HA!!!

themaskedriger · 03-01-2010, 01:11 PM

I can't even play offline. Gay.

Siegler · 03-01-2010, 01:37 PM

The official word is that an internal clock error, which is probably related to the comming leap year, has confused a lot of systems into thinking it's 12/01/99. Which invalidates any online purchases (downloaded games or content) and makes trophy data invalid.

P-SPEC · 03-01-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealth

no worries. I never turn it on anyway

.

since i was introduced to vuze i dont even watch blu rays anymore.

would be nice to have watever this is resolved for GOW3 though.

EXCellR8 · 03-01-2010, 02:25 PM

yea if i can't play gow later this month without any problems i'm gonna be pissed. using a slim though so i shud b alright.

Siegler · 03-01-2010, 02:46 PM

LOL at sony..they need to lrn2Y2K

Siegler · 03-01-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by EXCellR8

yea if i can't play gow later this month without any problems i'm gonna be pissed. using a slim though so i shud b alright.

there were some cases of people with a slim that had the same problem

TeRRoRiFiC35 · 03-01-2010, 02:53 PM

does the shit that doesnt work now include movies?

Bob E · 03-01-2010, 06:42 PM

360>ps3

racerx159 · 03-01-2010, 06:46 PM

http://news.cnet.com/8301-27076_3-20...dStoriesArea.1

Caleb · 03-01-2010, 07:01 PM

Its fixed now. My roommate was saying something about the internal clock trying to read March 1st as February 29th on a leap year or something like that and it got all messed up. Now that the default Greenwich time is now officially March 2nd it wrote its self out and the shit is working. He was able to play his Rockband DLC just 10 minutes ago, so who knows. March 1st might as well have never happened of the ps3.

RR · 03-01-2010, 11:38 PM

lol @ all the XBox people talking shit.

Wthermans · 03-02-2010, 12:00 AM

The PS3 phats (aside from certain 80GB non-BC systems) were affected. It was a leap year bug in the internal clock that corrected itself tonight around 6:30 EST. My slim was not affected, but the 60GB that I used to co-op was.

As RR said,

@ 360 users giving Sony shit for this when XBL has been down for weeks at a time in previous years.

sfd · 03-02-2010, 02:24 PM

Oh Sony.

"Yea we will have more information for you in 24 hrs"

"tee hee hee hee they don't realize it will fix itself by then when the date changes"

"hi guys we're awesome and fixed it in 24 hrs like we said. all is back to normal."

TeRRoRiFiC35 · 03-02-2010, 02:28 PM

im glad i didnt turn mine on yest

Stealth · 03-02-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by P-SPEC

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since i was introduced to vuze i dont even watch blu rays anymore.

would be nice to have watever this is resolved for GOW3 though.

Whats the point of Vuze?

It's a Bit torrent client w/ Media server

krawnic · 03-02-2010, 03:25 PM

When was xbox live down for weeks at a time?

EXCellR8 · 03-02-2010, 04:31 PM

lol all of that shit over a fkn leap year... kinda makes me question Sony's QA dept but w/e it's fixed now. 360 users r just using this as a front for flaming, cuz i mean the xbox is just so solid and dependable

Bob E · 03-02-2010, 06:46 PM

The fucken thing catches on fire and still sells more then the ps3's

EXCellR8 · 03-02-2010, 06:47 PM

yea because over 60% of xbox 360 owners have owned one already...

P-SPEC · 03-02-2010, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealth

Whats the point of Vuze?

It's a Bit torrent client w/ Media server

did u just answer your own question

The device interface is by far the most streamlined and user friendly to any media server ive used. download movie, drag to xbox 360, watch movie.

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Siegler Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Montvale, NJ Posts: 24,443 Images: 1	The official word is that an internal clock error, which is probably related to the comming leap year, has confused a lot of systems into thinking it's 12/01/99. Which invalidates any online purchases (downloaded games or content) and makes trophy data invalid. __________________

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themaskedriger 27 Time World Champions Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 4,334	I can't even play offline. Gay.

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EXCellR8 VTEC and Intel inside Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yokelsville NH Posts: 5,674 Images: 22	yea if i can't play gow later this month without any problems i'm gonna be pissed. using a slim though so i shud b alright. __________________

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Siegler Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Montvale, NJ Posts: 24,443 Images: 1	LOL at sony..they need to lrn2Y2K __________________ Last edited by Siegler : 03-02-2010 at 02:18 PM.

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TeRRoRiFiC35 JURO Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Old Bridge, New Jersey/West Virginia University Posts: 7,748	does the shit that doesnt work now include movies?

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Bob E Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Jackson nj Posts: 2,649 Images: 7	360>ps3

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Caleb Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hiawatha, Iowa Posts: 564	Its fixed now. My roommate was saying something about the internal clock trying to read March 1st as February 29th on a leap year or something like that and it got all messed up. Now that the default Greenwich time is now officially March 2nd it wrote its self out and the shit is working. He was able to play his Rockband DLC just 10 minutes ago, so who knows. March 1st might as well have never happened of the ps3. __________________ -1985 Firebird- Engine: 355 Edelbrock Performer RPM Power Package. Transmission: Built TH350 w/ shift kit and 3spd. 3k stall. Rear-End: GM 10 Bolt Posi w/ 3.23's Exhaust: Custom 3" Dual Exhaust w/ Raven Mufflers

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RR Molon Labe Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 23,581 Images: 74	lol @ all the XBox people talking shit.

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Wthermans Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 6,152	The PS3 phats (aside from certain 80GB non-BC systems) were affected. It was a leap year bug in the internal clock that corrected itself tonight around 6:30 EST. My slim was not affected, but the 60GB that I used to co-op was. As RR said, @ 360 users giving Sony shit for this when XBL has been down for weeks at a time in previous years. __________________ lol

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sfd mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 11,406	Oh Sony. "Yea we will have more information for you in 24 hrs" "tee hee hee hee they don't realize it will fix itself by then when the date changes" "hi guys we're awesome and fixed it in 24 hrs like we said. all is back to normal." __________________

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TeRRoRiFiC35 JURO Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Old Bridge, New Jersey/West Virginia University Posts: 7,748	im glad i didnt turn mine on yest

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03-02-2010, 04:31 PM	#22
EXCellR8 VTEC and Intel inside Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yokelsville NH Posts: 5,674 Images: 22	lol all of that shit over a fkn leap year... kinda makes me question Sony's QA dept but w/e it's fixed now. 360 users r just using this as a front for flaming, cuz i mean the xbox is just so solid and dependable __________________

03-02-2010, 06:46 PM	#23
Bob E Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Jackson nj Posts: 2,649 Images: 7	The fucken thing catches on fire and still sells more then the ps3's

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EXCellR8 VTEC and Intel inside Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yokelsville NH Posts: 5,674 Images: 22	yea because over 60% of xbox 360 owners have owned one already... __________________

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