Scheduled Playstation Network Maintenance

Is 2.40 coming tomorrow?

"The PLAYSTATION®Network will be taken offline during the following times for a scheduled maintenance:
Starting on June 24, 2008, at 8:00 a.m., Pacific Time
Ending on June 24, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., Pacific Time

During this time, access to the PLAYSTATION Network will be restricted, including:

* No access to the PLAYSTATION®Store
* No access to play online games on the PLAYSTATION Network"

[Mikelarry]

is nigh. hopefully please let this be the 2.40 update

[pharmd]

i dont recall any other downtimes while ive had my ps3, since launch, so either its something big =D or its some required maintenance which still is good news :D

[lociefer]

ye i agree with u dude , i dont recall psn goin down for maintenance during my ps3 ownership 2 , they seriously maybe up to smthin big , like 2.40 , or maybe improvin connection , i dunno , guess we'll find out tomorrow

[Wildarmsjecht]

The playstation store was down when they revamped the mess out of it.

But I also don't recall the whole network being down..I'll be at work as well, so when I get home, it won't affect me. Then again, I'd probably still be playing through MGS4 again. God I love that game.

[marinelife9]

I'm glad they're allegedly releasing a video to explain how to use all the new features.

[RevN8r]

While I'm not so positive this is the 2.40 update, the possibility of that being what it is, has me stoked! And the fact that Noel Silvia implied it was really close yesterday is only getting my hopes even higher!

http://www.n4g.com/gaming/N...

[Black_Jack]

haha 2.4 FW released on the...
2 4 th

cant see it happening, just some maintenence which none the less is good news.

[pharmd]

yeah, thats what i meant/said... and i too had mine since launch

[mikeslemonade]

The last time they took down the PSN I was still able to play online games. I remember specifically I was playing Warhawk to practice for a tourny.

[meepmoopmeep]

bubble for the eagle eyes :D

[Euphrate]

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[IdleLeeSiuLung]

I'm hopeful for fw 2.40, but why would a firmware update require the whole thing to be taken down. I don't recall anytime a firmware required the service be taken down for maintenance.

[Mikelarry]

i would think trophy and ingame would need an interface to be added. so taking whole network down would be needed to integrate and stabilize psn. so that ppl dont run around making threads like "oh my god dont update so so so update just bricked my ps3"

[nbsmatambo]

wat am i gonna do all day if i cant play BF:BC =(...............

[RevN8r]

PS3Fanboy is saying 2.40 is not related to this downtime. I think my cautious optimism just turned into doubtful hope.

http://www.ps3fanboy.com/20...

[Yoma]

Sorry but,

http://www.us.playstation.c...

"Maintenance

* Next Scheduled Maintenance
Currently, there are no scheduled maintenances."

I don't know for sure if the info should be released first official there.

[EastCoastSB]

This is coming from the official Playstation website so it's obviously legit.

[ThanatosDMC]

I hope it's Home... i dont give a crap about in-game XMB... i want to play chess my old buds from overseas!

PS9 FTW!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[Yoma]

Stay updated on the Playstation blog. There will be something special there.

[Tomdc]

lol for me that means its only down from 2 in the mornin till 8 in the mornin =)

As long as the time is consistant throughout countries that is.

[eagle21]

I will hope for the best. But, I will do the MC HAMMER if true! :)

[RevN8r]

Ohoh, Ohoh, here's a happy meal:

http://www.break.com/index/...

[reccodog]

but I don't like Attack of The Show any more due to there extreme bias behavior.

[cp68]

Probably a maintenance to get ready for 2.40 :D
AAWWYYEEAH!

[DarkSniper]

This maintenance is to ensure that PLAYSTATION®Network is functioning at a high performance level. Sony Computer Entertainment makes every effort to adhere to customer demands and what the customer deserves. Sony Snipers deserve a lag free, fully functional online platform. Which is why Dark Sniper can appreciate Sony taking a bit of down time to ensure quality performance on the vastly superior PLAYSTATION® Network online service.

Take your time Sony, at least Sony Snipers have a lag free and cost efficient online service to look foward to.

$niper

[Angelitos]

PSN having the same features as xbl, WHILE IT'S FREE>>>>>>&g t;>>>>>>>& gt;>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ;xbl

[sunnygrg]

i wont be surprised if it is indeed FW 2.40.

@DarkSniper
I find it amusing how you speak in third person, lol. Bubbles up seeing as how you need them.

[Pain]

i still mabey think befor e3 or mabey.... i don now im hungry....

[whitesky]

PS3 Owners

Please take a few seconds to give $niper bubbbless

.

[PopEmUp]

to the 2.40 firmware man can't wait

[conjurdevil]

get ur hopes up!!! otherwise you can get disappointed!

[juuken]

Which is why I'm crossing fingers and toes. o-o

[Marceles]

Yeah please don't get your hopes up..or else there'll be a post on PS Blog, "the maintenance is only for our new Blast Factor and Go Sports Skydiving update".

[fenderputty]

but this sure looks like it could be a prep for 2.4

I'm not going to get my hopes up though. It's coming soon, that's good enough for me right now. I've been almost 2 years without it, another couple of weeks won't hurt.

[rucky]

Good thing it's the same schedule that I have to be at work. Oh the joy when I get back home with my PS3 greeting me with a 2.40 update

[tojfs7931]

Someone who actually LIKES firmware updates...

[mattkelly1991]

LOVE FIRMWIRE UPDATES!

[J@D]

Hmmmmm, I don't want believe without the tutorial video on the official blog. I can't guarantee better said I believe that maintenance will be part of firmware 2.40 perhands if that's a sign for the update to come then ALELUYA! ^__^

[crimsonfox]

if this comes tomorrow id be glad.long awaited indeed.worth it?...yes

[PSWe60]

This maintenance period would seem to make sense if v2.4 were to launch soon. I hope that's the case.

[juuken]

*crosses fingers and toes*
...SOMEONE DISAGREED WITH ME BECAUSE I'M CROSSING FINGERS AND TOES?
I'm trying not to let too much hype get to me!

[crimsonfox]

there's someone who's a straight derf.

[Cartesian3D]

bubbles for the laugh.. I saw many hilarious disagrees , thats one of them :D

[meepmoopmeep]

lol, poor juuken has the infamous invisible bastard disagreer

[akaFullMetal]

hey jukin is that you?

[juuken]

Yes it's me. Did you ring for me? :3

[Pornlord]

I'm not getting my hopes up, it's probably setting up some more servers so we can have a better connection when 2.4 does hit. There is gonna be some problems off the bat, they are probably testing it out to make sure there's no crash. Smart thinking.

[Bellic Jr]

The last and "only" time Sony shut us down prior to this was due to the PSN facelift. I think this is somehow relative to 2.40 but who knows.

I wont count my chickens before they hatch.

[pwnsause]

you guys have to remember, the blog is going to announce it with a video walkthru before the Firmware update. just saying.

[fenderputty]

then they have until after the maintenance is done to put up that little walkthrough.

[LinuxGuru]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

[Cartesian3D]

they keep 2.4 firmware release for E3 ..hope to see it soon

:P , anyway I dont get my hopes up..

[resistance100]

Probally not, PSN, XBL etc have maintenance every few months so i wouldn't get your hopes up

[PopEmUp]

why xbl have routine maintenance is because it full of lag and need more focus

[highdro]

they beta put XMB because i have been waiting for XMB,for a very long time now !!

[Stinkey]

Thats all just routine maintenance. At least thats what i keep telling myself

[chasuk08]

like people said, the playstation network has never ever been down since it was launched, the only time it was down was when they updated the firmware for the new playstation store, so this could mean something. Plus when it was down only the store was down, not the online games. I dont think the online games servers have ever been down.

[BaSeBaLlKiD721]

The last time the entire PSN was actually down was on November 6th. I remember when I first came home with my newly bought Call of Duty 4 around 10:30am, I couldnt sign in the PSN so I started to freak out because I wanted to play COD4 online badly. I called up some of my friends and they said they couldnt log in too. After calling them, I went on playstation.com and it said that PSN was down... It was only down for a hour or two so thats probably why people didnt mention about that time.

I remember that day like yesterday

anyway yeah, i REALLY HOPE that the update will come out tomorrow
(been waiting since after i downloaded v2.00 and had no in game XMB)

[meepmoopmeep]

2.40 would be cool for those that want it.
i just take the updates as they come, so meh.

[Pp p]

I'm not giong to get my hopes up also

[RonDeMuerte]

I love X-bots!!!

[strotee]

june 24 --> 2.4 (coincidence?)

Edit: I didn't realize BlackJack1988 made the same comment, my bad.

[ustayclassyn4g]

my god, it was all part of the plan. well played sony.

[chasuk08]

hahah well figured out, bubbles. Hope its true

EDIT : LOL you doubled your bubbles

[ThatArtGuy]

That would actually be cool.

[TapiocaMilkTea]

6/24 = 2.4 = 2+4 = 6-2 = 4
O M G

[DJ]

I doubt it's anything big.

[Stinkey]

There's never been a time when the entire PSN has been shut down? Where you can't even log in? I have had my PS3 since launch and i can't remember if it was shut down i can't remember longing in or not

[DJ]

As far as I remember only the PSN Store has been shut down, and that was for the revamped design. Shutting down PSN is a big deal.

[Nitrowolf2]

so true
mybe its becuase there so many PS3 owners now?
mybe

[PS3ROCKS]

NOW

[carjack 416]

probably to early, but I remember them sayin a summer release for vid store, or in game access to store? guess I shouldnt speculate too much, I might get dissapointed. I guess patience is truly a virtue.

[DJ]

They're probably setting up new servers for the video service that's launching in the summer, so it's expected for them to give themselves enough lead time.

[NovusTerminus]

I hope that this is true. But I am not gonna get my hopes up.

Also, one more thing. This MIGHT be to get ready for 2.4, that does NOT mean it will be up tomorrow.

[highdro]

will it have XMB?

[meepmoopmeep]

XMB is part of the OS, there just won't be online connections

[whateva]

yay!!!!!!!!!

hey lady! hey lady say boop boop boop yay!

[Red-Blitz]

Tomorrow Headline news:
Sony messes up 2.40 and give another delay to Home.

lol just kidding, i hope it comes tomorrow.

[Stinkey]

That there is a chance of that happening but lets not go there

[ChrisGTR1]

their uploading the achevements to the servers.

[highdro]

as long as they update it with XMB i dont mind how long it will be down...all i want is XMB i think that is a feature sony is missing, even tho it is not a major problem if it does not have it i just think it is really cool to play ur own music instead of listen to the games music,....but i can listen to MGS4 MUSIC all day, is it just me or the opean meanu music not so soul touching, i mean thoes japaness really know how to make a soundtrack for a game., well done kojima !!

[toml42]

Anyone else notice that on their website the top related article to this one is the release note for fw 2.36? Coincidence?

[Epic]

why would downtime be needed for this firmware 2.4?

[whoelse]

Last time this happened it was just the store. Then after, 2.30 was available. We can hope for the best but dont EXPECT an update.

[smileydude]

maybe the beta testers are getting an update or home is coming out (second point probably not since there's bee no advertisement for it)
why would network have to go down for firmware update unless it's trophy support in game XMB wouldn't require this.

[Silogon]

This isn't going to be 2.40 unless Eric puts up his walkthru video on the blog. We know this, guys. He always put one up 1 to 2 days prior to every update.

I know you all have waited a long time for this but I'd give them another 2 weeks before you see it. I could be wrong, but we'll see. I say july 8th is when we see it. The same day as Sony's press event at E3 non less, yeah?

[user858621]

this the 1st time ever their doing a service or the 2nd?? this just shows psn is a lot more stable then xbl which need servicing every frikin 3 months

oh n remember when it died on december wow christmas musthv sucked for u bots lmao!!!

[resistance100]

They actually done it alot of times (every couple of months), however normally its during 'quiet' hours online.

[ThanatosDMC]

I disagree but pressed agree... I cant recall the PSN being shutdown for maintenance except that time they revamped the store... or am i alone on this one?

[DanB91]

just the store a few times

[ApocalypseShadow]

as fine as that avatar is you got,i must correct you on why some ps3 fans want 2.4.

it will be yet ANOTHER nail in the coffin of EVER needing a 360.

you don't need 360 to play bioshock.it's coming to ps3.or play it on PC.

you don't need 360 to play mas effect.buy it on PC.

you don't need 360 to play high def movies.bluray is built into ps3 and HD-DVD is dead.

you don't need 360 to play gears of war.just buy the better version on PC.

you don't need a 360 if the system will never have FFXIII or vs XIII,MGS4,GT5,etc.

you don't need 360 for motion controls or a great next gen camera.ps3 has both.the only thing left are features microsoft built over time.XBL features didn't start with 360.it started years ago.but people forget that.some ps3 gamers want it for a couple of reasons besides the ones above....

some 360 fans bought ps3 and want the same online features they miss.either because they like both systems or stopped playing 360 after RROD.but once 2.4 hits and it's fully featured,say goodbye to any reason to get 360 besides playing halo.which we have said along time ago.

the only reason to buy 360 is to play halo.but who cares about that game anymore?people are playing COD4 and gears over that overated game that was powered by DEW.and it will get worse when HOME hits.

no reason whatsoever to get 360.ps3 fulfills any and all needs.the system works,it has cool motion control games like high velocity bowling,bluray,BC for old games,remote play from anywhere with psp and NEXT GEN exclusives like MGS4.yup.no reason at all to get 360 unless you like dealing with UPS/FEDEX ground and cardboard boxes.

apocalypse................

[packerfan80]

very well said, pretty much said every reason out there, besides the in buit wireless router and the fact that playstation doesn't sound like a jet engine, bubbles,

and i don't know why ps3 fanboy said that, weres the proof, who said that and how is this a regularly scheduled maintnence, when is the last time this happened for this long, NEVER. not saying that there wrong, just saying

[Killa Aaron]

good cause i will be at work

[Ri0tSquad]

We never get anything when we have these.

[Doctor Strange]

I would love for this maintenance to be related to 2.40 but until Sony says something we'll just have to wait.

[Figboy]

just expect routine maintenance. nothing more, nothing less. don't hype this up unnecessarily. that way you won't be disappointed if it's NOT firmware 2.40.

sometimes people read too deeply into something.

we know firmware 2.40 is on the way. just be patience, and don't go jumping everytime there MAY be a hint of the firmware coming.

it makes me think of a girl who just broke up with her ex, and answers every phone call to her house with his name, hoping it's him. kinda sad, actually...

if it's firmware 2.40, great for those that were clamoring for it.

but if it's not, you only have yourselves to blame if you're disappointed.

keep your expectations in check, that's all i'm saying.

[Egzekutor]

The time will show..

[darkmetal]

If its 2.40 update i will be so happy because i just rolled my ankle doing a kickflip down a 15 stair and im out for a while so... its would be a perfect time .. !!

[Killa Aaron]

DAMN OUCH

[jif86]

It'll hit before E3 at least. So thats this week or next week at the latest.

Patience guys, its coming!

[Paperfone]

Guys I think 2.4 is actually going to come out tomorrow. Just check out this link. There are alot of people speculating about it.

http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News...

[Laxe]

I also think it's also 2.40. Why else would they need 8 whole hours for 'maintenance'? As people have mentioned before, the network has never been fully down and certainly not for 1/3 of a day.

Well, we'll find out soon enough.

[PirateThom]

It's possible it's for 2.4 and, if not, it's putting down some network changes to make the change over to FW 2.4 a bit more managable on the network.

If not that, hopefully faster downloads of firmware and the store.

[reccodog]

Firmware Update 2.40 that is. This could be it. It could be Home too. You never know! I hope its both.

[ThanatosDMC]

I am hoping with you! Imagine being able to go to Virtual E3 with live feeds... eerrr... i doubt aboout the live feeds... but if possible...

[reccodog]

"the fans who are pissed for stupid reasons?

the sony fans waiting?

sony for making the fans wait?

the dipstick trying to downplay some good news?" ~fenderputty =$10.00
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"wow...

so when sonyfans aren't complaining and crying about DMC4 going multiplat with online petitions,
or ranting and raving with threats to EA and Valve if they don't get a patch for HL2 to run as good as the 360 version, they are going to sue....
the most noble and humble side of sonyfans appears....
begging, hoping, and wishing for a feature LIVE has had for YEARS!!

truly and utterly pathetic!" ~etownone

"Is it worth $150?

(360's been on the market for "roughly" 3 years, multiplied by $50)" ~strotee = $150.00
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All the features that the ps3 has compared to Xbox360 =FREE
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"*crosses fingers and toes*
...SOMEONE DISAGREED WITH ME BECAUSE I'M CROSSING FINGERS AND TOES?
I'm trying not to let too much hype get to me!" ~juuken = Priceless!

[Nitrowolf2]

if it comes then it comes if it doesnt then it doesnt
it will be out eventually
i for one dont think it will be out tomorro. Its probally just a regular maintaince.

[TheExecutive]

I am pretty sure this is directly related to 2.4

They are probably updating the servers for things like trophies and some of the communications aspects of 2.4.

I, however, wouldnt expect the 2.4 until July 15th (the day of the PS3 E3 conference).

[DevonTheDude535]

I hope, sucks if it doesn't come. The official PS blog would have had something by now though, unless they post tonight.

[_Q_]

If you disagree your a dildouche Back on topic I've seen two maintainanceseses and one resulted in a FW I think it was 1.8 or 2.0 not completely sure which one. Edit whoops this went to the wrong place NM =P

[tfur]

There was a rumor that it would come on June 26th. Maybe it will be sooner?

rumor...

[C_Dub]

But either regular maintenance or FW 2.37 that will "address issues with some PS/PS2 games, plus stability and security fixes".

People please, don't by ANY means think this is 2.4. You will only be letting yourselves down. There's absolutely no proof that I've seen. No PS Blog post, no "insiders" leaking info, no nothing. It will be shown at PS Blog first, then demonstrated at E3, and released after that event is over.

[CaliGamer]

Funny how every little thing is thought to be an indication of the imminent release of FW 2.40, it will be here when it gets here, no need to get all worked up about it.

On a related note, MGO is the SH!T!!!!!

[zapata2119]

i do wish it is 2.4 but i doubt it. i'm hoping they do something with the browser though while it's down

[ZombieNinjaPanda]

If it is, I'll be a happy man! Been waiting a long time for this.Hopefully will be a little easier than the xbox's. I've tried it before and it really takes some time to getting used to.

[SnakeShady]

from 8 am to 2 pm. 6 hours, a lot of time for adding some server, hope it's 2.4

[Phoenix20881]

Does anyone else find it odd that this information has not been posted on the PS Blog. A downtime of the PS Network for this amount of time during daylight hours should definitely be addressed on the blog.

[ZombieNinjaPanda]

Yeah I agree it is strange that sony doesn't announce it themselves, and another site does. hmmm, what could that mean?

[AuToFiRE]

now with the increased activity from Sony knowing they are gaining ground on Microsofts XBL they are goign to start getting giddy and doing everything they can to surpass, that includes taking down all servers in order to repair, increase speed or even completely replace them with faster, new technology

[Mutley416]

I`ll be A work So I don`t care...XMB will be cool but I`m in a Clan and have many other way to reach my fellow Clanmates(PSN friends) (teamspeak, IM, Phone#`s,Email, pm via Clan Site) XMB is just another reason to own a Ps3 for me, but It won`t bother me either way-

All I know is 5 p.m. It`s BF time!!!

[SmokingMonkey]

how is it going to work?
i mean are we going to get a sudden influx of trophies from past game saves or what? future patches what? anyone know about this?
i beat resistance and gta4 100% and it would be nice to get a trophie for that. MGS4 trophies are a must.

[Kas]

Its nothing more than maintenance! Stop spreading rumors! Your only going to be disappointed when it doesn't appear today. Do you really think they will put up the firmware before they post the details on the Blog? Its the biggest update ever for the PS3. So you wont see it before a full Video run down on the Blog first.

[sprinterboy]

Why does Sony not just state that the network is down for the 2.40, instead of getting everyones hopes up and then only to disapoint us, Sony does not help themselves sometimes imo.

[solidt12]

I don't have my hopes up after reading this.
http://www.us.playstation.c...

maybe they are just taking steps in preperation for Home and 2.40, but I doubt if we will see it today.

[sprinterboy]

What time does that mean, in UK time for the network to be back up and running. Cheers for any help

[crillyconlig]

be mid afternoon for us, about 3pm

[sfn]

im on the ps3 now, ive signed in and friends are playing cod4/gta etc.
Have they finshed the maintenance already? Its only 1:40pm (uk)

[sprinterboy]

Good point sfn, I have not got my hopes up, but you never know. lol, gotta love us gamers, I`m on holiday next Monday for 2 weeks, I bet it comes out then lol.

[sprinterboy]

Just checked as well, I`m able to log in/Store/Online etc, I guess, I`ll do a pacific time converter onthe net, I`ll post finding shortly for UK time.

[Nitrowolf2]

6:10 Pacific

[Nitrowolf2]

it hasnt started yet
its only 6:05 PT
its 8:05 here central time
i just switch my PS3 to pacific to see wat time it was
still 2 hours before it goes live

[sprinterboy]

Just done the World Clock Converter, it will be down 1400hrs Uk time until 2200hr Uk time. Hope that helps, role on 10oclock lol

[jamesrocks3147]

.... and your all gunna be disappointed.

[Nitrowolf2]

hasnt started yet pay attention to what time zne it is, Pacific Time, Where do you live?

[Yoma]

Yeah,I think so to.

[sprinterboy]

Seems abit random for Sony to do a general maintenance update now, especially when they know the forums will go mental with 2.40 discussions, I think Sony will shoot themselves in the foot again and piss alot of people off if its not, dont get me wrong I`m not expecting anything, if it is the 2.40 then great, but why dont Sony just say its down for the 2.40 update rather than get people worked up only to disapoint. Oh for anyone living in the UK, the PSN etc goes down for maintenance at 1400hrs and will be back up at 2200hrs.

[MGRogue2017]

It's just Sony doing a bit of polishing with their network servers.. Thats all.

[SilPho]

Since trophy details and (if they do it) a system wide "gamerscore" will need network integration it doesn't surprise me that an update which disrupts the entire network is required.

I reckon (as a complete, uneducated guess) this has something to with 2.4's trophy system, but it does NOT mean the firmware update has to follow suit. If anything they'll be updating the network and then trying to use it with a few PS3's with the new firmware, checking everything works for a few days, and then publically release the firmware.

Or we get the firmware in about 9 hours. Who knows. Just wait and see.

[jamesrocks3147]

course didnt notice that, live in the UK

[f789790]

A six hour downtime for PSN? That has to be big.

[Nitrowolf2]

http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News...

[skinner6]

The UK time for this starts at 5:00 pm and will finish around 11:00 pm