Sony Corp. began a limited and phased restoration of its PlayStation Network and Sony Online Entertainment videogame services Saturday, bringing the company a step closer to normalcy following an attack on its systems that compromised personal information for more than 100 million user accounts last month.
The Japanese electronics giant said that following the release of a mandatory software upgrade for all PlayStation 3 videogame console units, it would begin bringing its PlayStation Network back online in the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the Middle East.
Australia is one of the first countries where the service is being restored, with users first required to update the firmware of their PS3 console and then change their account password.
Sony says the first phase of restored services includes:
Sign-in for PlayStation Network and Qriocity services, including the resetting of passwords
Restoration of online game-play across PS3 and PSP
Playback rental video content, if within rental period, of PlayStation Network Video Delivery Service on PS3, PSP and MediaGo
Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity, for current subscribers, on PS3 and PC
Friends category on PS3, including friends lists, chat functionality and trophies
PlayStation Home.
According to one EBG manager in Sydney PS3 users began looking for trade in deals on their Sony consoles "in earnest" 10 days ago.
"We have definitely seen a move away from the Sony network in recent weeks. Users are looking to trade in PS3 games and consoles".
A visit to e Bay Australia web site reveals more than 1,000 listings for Sony PS3 consoles.
According to a manager at a Happy Hocker shop in Sydney the Company has seen a 90% increase during the past two weeks from consumers looking to trade in a PS3 console for either cash or as a trade in for an Xbox 360.
Last night Sony moved to bring their PSN operation back online after being down since 17th of April.
According to Future Publishing consumers in the UK are trading in their PS3
Sony expects to have all services in all countries fully restored by the end of May.
It will be offering customers a “welcome back” package of services and premium content. Details of the program for Australian PlayStation users will be announced soon, but Sony has previously stated that it will include:
Selected PlayStation entertainment content for free download.
30 days free membership in the PlayStation Plus premium service (or 30 additional days for current members)
Music Unlimited subscribers will receive 30 days free service.
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