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PSN going offline for 15 hours tomorrow, will return with new PlayStation Store
9:25 AM on 04.13.2008, Nick Chester 32 comments

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Bad news first -- the PlayStation Network will be (partially) taken offline starting on April 14, beginning at 8am PST. It will return at 11pm PST, and the only thing that will be affected will be access to the PlayStation Store. So if you were planning on buying flOw tomorrow after holding off for all of these months, you're out of luck. 

The good news is that during this time, Sony will be upgrading the PlayStation Store! This upgrade takes the store out of the web-based environment, and adds a slew of new features and fancy upgrades. Don't believe me? Check the video above. 

It should be noted that this down time will not affect other PlayStation Network services, so feel free to play Resistance, Warhawk, Unreal Tournament III, or whatever it is you crazy kids do. So unless you planned to spend money tomorrow, carry on as you do.


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Sueng's Avatar
Sueng at 04/13/2008 10:36
@UnnDunn
I think the Xbox Live Marketplace is fine the way it is, no?
linuxguy's Avatar
linuxguy at 04/13/2008 10:38
Great!that old PSS was crap,now if only they could fill it with some good content I'll be happy.
MrSadistic's Avatar
MrSadistic at 04/13/2008 10:42
Oh my God! 15 hours?! What will I down... oh nevermind.
Holyetheline's Avatar
Holyetheline at 04/13/2008 11:11
Thanks for the heads up.
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jpitner at 04/13/2008 11:20
Update before Thursday? Madness! In other news lol @ me since my Sony coffin arrives tomorrow -_-
Qraze's Avatar
Qraze at 04/13/2008 11:22
@yojimbo. you can send that game my way, if you can predict the future. @ nick chester. you stole this from the cbloggers who posted this 5 months ago! lol despised
Rockefellow's Avatar
Rockefellow at 04/13/2008 11:29
Needs moar Home.

Or a good free download, either one works.
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CelicaCrazed at 04/13/2008 11:56
I need to get a PS3 so that I can relate to this post.
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Detox at 04/13/2008 12:36
cool, followed by a firmware 2.30 and some secret easter egg hunt on the new psn store from what I heard (you and 49 other people have to browse all over the store to find some secret free game download to win or enter in a contest) can't wait.
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Qraze at 04/13/2008 12:44
@detox i heard a different story but nothings announced or confirmed so my mouth is closed until then. #1_in_the_hood_G!!
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Tuxy at 04/13/2008 12:51
XBL need to provide better descriptions for purchases plus vids/screenshots. PSN does this which is spectacular. SOny basically copied and improved on XBL offers.
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MechaMonkey at 04/13/2008 12:56
That's right Qraze. He stole it. He waited for five long months for the perfect opportunity to strike, to steal credit from those who rightfully deserve to be recognized for their in-depth coverage of Sony's 15-hour downtime... [i]five months ago[i]! I can't imagine why there might be a single person out there who didn't mark their calendar for this date.

Nick, he's absolutely right. You should probably quit never post again. I don't understand how you live with the shame.

Qraze, for future reference, it's considered rude here on Destructoid to say exactly what you said there.

Also, "#1_in_the_hood_G"?

Shape up or GTFO.

On a more related note, I'm trying to come up with a plausible situation in which it would be absolutely imperative to purchase something via the Playstation Store during those 15 hours, therefore causing an actual inconvenience. Any ideas?
Cheeburga's Avatar
Cheeburga at 04/13/2008 13:02
Oh lawd.
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vexed alex at 04/13/2008 13:27
The main page looks alot like the Marketplace. That's not a bad thing at all, actually. I'm glad Sony is finally fixing these small things that make Live what it is. Hopefully soon it'll challenge Live and it's "pay to play" system.
vexed alex's Avatar
vexed alex at 04/13/2008 13:30
@ Tuxy

PSN still doesn't offer demos for it's downloadable games. I'd personally like a demo instead of a video. I don't know about you.
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Qraze at 04/13/2008 13:44
hells yeah. i'm never gonna insinuate another situation ever again. i learned my lesson. (you did see despised comments right?) #mothafuckin_1_in_the_mothafuckin_ hood_G!!
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Qraze at 04/13/2008 13:51
also one idea. me and my good friend might exchange profiles and passwords. today may be the best change to still do that. we trust each other but we both still have money in the account, but it don't matter no. what's everyone else think JUST the today may be the best day to finally do it. is it? will it even matter? will the new store usher in new rules? opinions please.
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Qraze at 04/13/2008 13:55
the reason behind "#1_in_the_hood_G!!" is a mystery few have solved, and solved on their own. now go get scooby dooby doo, he'll help. dancing is forbidden
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Rockefellow at 04/13/2008 14:07
@Qraze

Don't be an idiot, as your typing style alludes to. If a file states you can share it when you read it's information on your PS3, Sony isn't going to stop you.
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Qraze at 04/13/2008 14:14
it was a question. i know the answer, i wanted to hear what people thought.
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Crunshii at 04/13/2008 14:14
nice! thanks for the heads up. I honestly can't wait to have a brand new refreshing look. Sony keep up the good work!
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pedrovay2003 at 04/13/2008 14:18
Ha, this was the Monday surprise! No service for the rest of the day! :P

Nah, I kid. The new store does look really good. I've always hated how the current one runs through the browser, so I'm glad they're changing that.
Rockefellow's Avatar
Rockefellow at 04/13/2008 14:31
@Qraze

Didn't realize you were typing on your PS3. That must suck.
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DOOM at 04/13/2008 15:33
I've only been doing this for the last 2 years or so on my XBOX360, lol... Sony has a lot of catching up/stealing to do... Also, where the feck is HOME allready!?!
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Kalmah at 04/13/2008 15:53
Honestly I don't care about a better Playstation Store. I mean, I check it once every month (if not 2 months)-- give me a goddamn in-game XMB already! My games need custom music!
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RskimB at 04/13/2008 16:26
I'm sure I'll still be underwhelmed
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Qraze at 04/13/2008 17:54
naw, not too bad, its really easy actually. just the fact that my computer don't have an ethernet input and my modem doesn't have a phone jack. but other than that, this way is faster.#1_in_the_hood_G!!
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Necros at 04/14/2008 09:45
So now PSN users can get the latest Rock Band content, right?
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Creamsnake at 04/14/2008 10:04
@vexed alex: "PSN still doesn't offer demos for downloadable games"? Ever hear of Super Rub A Dub, Snakeball or Super Stardust HD? Those are the ones I can name off the top of my head. I would go to the store to find more examples but...
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brainderailment at 04/14/2008 16:45
@Alex, yeah, creamsnake is right, there are lots of demos for downloadable games.

In game xmb please, also home.
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