I couldn't even download anything. So I just said fuck it. I'll try again this weekend.

Terminator Dawn of Fate is overrated.

I got an error message tried again and it worked

Just going to wait a little while, figured that the stampede was causing the problem.

Sweet...time for free goods...anyone who doesn't own super stardust hd should reeealy download it..best dual stick shooter IMO, I've got like 25+ hours on that game..and they're supposed to be releasing a few mowe modes for it sometime soon, if they didn't come out yet

@salamagogo

Dont think the freebies are up yet sadly

Hilariously, the errors on the PSN store caused me to somehow gain $30, and a free copy of Final Fantasy 7, if the lack of emails is anything to judge by.

are they fuckin kidding?
they had NO IDEA that after over 5 WEEKS of NO ONLINE SERVICE people would actually try to use their online service? didn't they learn from all the problems with changing password like 4-5 days ago?!
FACEPALM.

So no freebies for europeans?
Screw you Sony.

I got the infamous 2 demo and the 2 Killzone 3 map packs from the PSN Store in the dead of night. I encountered the error on my initial attempt to connect to the store, and once while navigating my way to the Killzone 3 map packs, but my downloads went through just fine.

Just one small, insignificant advantage to living my life at night. No, I wouldn't recommend it, and no, this instance of convenience does not justify it. Just sayin'... tiny perk.

Good thing I am not home to try this anyway then. I am hoping all the kinks are smoothed out by the time I get in front of my shiny sweet fat powerbottom lover tonight.

inFAMOUS II Is everything we wanted the first one to be. Fluid controls, real superhero powers and amazing graphics! I'm lovin it.

Keep trying to download it if you have'nt, just don't try to download anything else, since the jerkoffs who are doing that, are the one's really slowing down the system. Some guy in a previous post by Tony Ponce said he was downloading 25 games....ass-munch.... Destructoid should be devoid of butt-nuggets like that.

I think I might download Shadow complex on xbla today mmm....sweet efficient, working service.

i'm downloading the infamous 2 and motorstorm demos! i'm part of the problem! YAY!

@davydock shadow complex is overrated boring crap, should get outland instead.

So is there a day count on how long this thing has gone on for?

Fuck it, I'll wait a couple of days. L.A. Noire will tide me other.

Need.Dirt.3.Multiplayer.

@John

Ever tried tobassco sauce with cheese on toast? whooo mamma!.

"Touch me.......How can it beeee? BELIEVE ME! The sun always shines on tv.."

@johngrisham
Pure opinion - Shadow Complex has far more in common with Metroid than Outland does...it feels more like Castlevania. So while you think it's overrated, boring crap, others found a lot in it. Like myself.

This is one reason why I'm waiting for the crown to die down. I don't want to be part of the problem when the shit breaks again.

Finally back, even though it's having some trouble. This was inevitable honestly, was there anyway Sony was going to be able to avoid this traffic? Probably not, I'm alright with that though. I'm downloading my inFamous 2 demo right now and it's going smoothly. Now I just have to wait for the Welcome Back Pack, which will apparently be available this weekend (I think I heard after Friday's update).

@MrSelfDestruct

The freebies aren't on the store for anyone yet, calm down.

I guess I'm scum then. SCUM THAT WILL SOON HAVE THE INFAMOUS 2 DEMO!

@JQM78 It's a service. Everyone is entitled to use it however the hell they want to. If that includes downloading 25 games, that you fucking paid for, then so be it. It's not up to you to dictate how everyone uses the PSN.

I just want my free "Welcome Back" games and LA Noire DLC. THAT'S ALL.

@Noir

I know they´re not out just yet. But I have read that this offer is just for North America and Canada. Is that true?

@Flint

And I just want to download the red faction demo and the battlefield dlc but.....oh wait I can!

Now excuse me I have to tapdance to Brotherhood of Man.

Really? I think I'm too good for scum.

Question for anyone who knows about this stuff:

Can I purchase games for my PSN account through the PSN website? I'm only asking because my PS3 has broken down (again), and I'm going to send it back for repairs, but it could take months before I get it back, and I'd rather get the free games locked into my account in case I have to buy a new PS3.

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also, why is this news?

can get on but still very slow and stuff... but no ps plus yet

i downloaded the infamous 2 demo, outland trial, no more heroes demo and red faction carmageddon demo but welcome back gifts not up yet

I thought I'd add to the problem by downloading the Haze demo.

You think they'd have put a little more "oomph" into their network going back up, did they not expect everyone who hasn't had the network for over a month to just sit by idly?

@MrSelfDestruct

Nope, it's for the US,EU, and all areas of Asia last time I checked. EU gets the same games as the US though, the only difference is that EU gets Ratchet & Clank: Quest for Booty instead of Super Stardust HD.

I grabbed the Arrival add-on for ME2 this morning with no problems. Shrugsies.

@Noir

Ok. Thanks for the info. I did read in two different blogs that this was a US-only offer.
Rage-mode off :)

i tried to add £7 to my wallet for the rockstar pass, it failed 5 times and then when it finally went through they had charged me £35, WTFFFFFFFFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was mashing the X button like a maniac to get the inFamous 2 demo and it was so worth it x)

@MrSelfDestruct

u do know Canada is in North America right?

@hwkeye:

Its a FREE service, and if greedy fucks like yourself want to flood it and fuck it up for everyone else, so be it. I'm not trying to dictate, I'm just trying to let people know that if you bombard it again right now because you have nothing better to do than play psn games because you have no life, then it's not going to be available for everyone to enjoy..... I want to get on there just as much as the next guy, all I'm saying is that if you do, take it easy... flooding the service is going to get it shut down again for who knows how long.

@davydock:


Definitely go for Shadow Complex. I played Outland and SC. SC is wayyy better. Outland is oK, but kinda shallow and boring. SC is like a re-done metroid or symphony of the night, you always get a little excitement when you find hidden stuff and areas. I'd suggest going for SC first and then try the Outland demo to see if it's up your alley.

Im getting an Infamous 2 demo and I love being scum for it!

awesome. i waited a month to get dino crisis 2
and now its back up
and i have to wait more
:(

infamous 2 download is going slow =/

A) Disable Media Server in the system settings in order to free-up bandwidth
B) Mash X then O until you actually queue up what you want in the Store
C) Tell the PS3 to shutdown when all downloads are complete
D) Go get shitfaced

@Personz

Yep. I meant to write "the US and Canada"

I've already stopped in at the store and downloaded a ton of stuff. This makes me part of the problem. However, now that I've finished downloading things that I probably don't need, and am instead watching women's tennis, I am part of the solution.

I am also a massively pretentious thundering douche, but that's an entirely different matter.

I'm not surprised, but at least everything is getting back to normal for the ps3 users. people have waited this long to get their free stuff, a couple more days at most shouldn't kill anyone.

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i was on psn.

i tried to change my email, so i could make a new a new one.

oh, what have i done?
what have i done?

i dont know if it changed or not.
i cant log back in.
i'm leaving in 2 days to go back to college.

why?
why this?