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PlayStation Network Still Down

7 May, 2011 - 12:10 pm by
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It’s been two weeks since the PlayStation Network infamously fell fowl to a hacking attack, the online system is still down with updates being provided on the PlayStation US and EU blogs. However, these updates aren’t actually telling users what they want to know. With the system down for two weeks and with no real end date in sight, users are starting to complain and more than just a little.

Yet, Sony is remaining strong and only allowing the public very limited information. Today’s update was just as criptic and full of little information as usual:

As you may know, we’ve begun the process of restoring the service through internal testing of the new system. We’re still working to confirm the security of the network infrastructure, as well as working with a variety of outside entities to confirm with them of the security of the system. Verifying the system security is vital for the process of restoration. Additional comprehensive system checks and testing are still required, and we must complete that process before bringing the systems online.

As you’ve heard us say, our utmost priorities are the security of the network and ensuring your data is safe. We won’t restore the services until we can test the system’s strength in these respects.

When we held the press conference in Japan last week, based on what we knew, we expected to have the services online within a week. We were unaware of the extent of the attack on Sony Online Entertainment servers, and we are taking this opportunity to conduct further testing of the incredibly complex system. We know many of you are wanting to play games online, chat with your friends and enjoy all of the services PlayStation Network and Qriocity services have to offer, and trust me when I say we’re doing everything we can to make it happen. We will update you with more information as soon as we have it. We apologize for the delay and inconvenience of this network outage.

Unfortunately with the lack of any real information, the waiting game will resume until such a time Sony feel fit to release the improved network to the world.