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Engadget: The PlayStation Network’s Services Were Down for Hours
Gamers encountered significant problems as the PlayStation Network (PSN) experienced extensive downtime, preventing access to games and online services. Reports indicated that issues began shortly after 8 PM Eastern time on September 30. Users struggled to log in, sign up for accounts, or modify account details across all PlayStation platforms.
In a status update, Sony Interactive Entertainment acknowledged the issues, assuring users they were working to resolve them. As of 4:30 AM Eastern time on October 1, the PSN status page indicated that all services had resumed, though the cause of the outage remained unspecified.
Key Takeaways:
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PSN Downtime: Multiple users faced difficulties accessing their accounts and playing games.
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Official Acknowledgment: Sony promised swift resolution, indicating a status update was forthcoming.
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Services Restored: By early October 1, PSN reported that all services were operational again, though further details about the incident have yet to be provided.
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