Currently, Sony hasn’t disclosed any specifics about the problems affecting PlayStation Network (PSN). Instead, they’ve only released a brief statement acknowledging that some users may be encountering issues with PSN. As of now, there’s been no additional information provided regarding the reasons behind PSN’s continued downtime.
The PS5’s cornerstone has sparked outrage among PlayStation enthusiasts due to the prolonged PSN outage. As the situation unfolds, fans have expressed growing annoyance. Since yesterday evening, PlayStation has only shared a single statement, informing players that they were aware of the downtime. Since then, there’s been radio silence. This lack of communication has left players in the dark, eager to know the cause of the outage, when normal service will resume, and if there are any additional concerns. At present, we’re all in the dark, with many opting to play their games offline until things improve.
This summer, DC Studios’ “Superman” film (July 11th) and Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” (July 25th) will be squaring off at the box office. The debate about Superman versus the Fantastic Four has resurfaced online following artist Alex Ross sharing his cover art depicting Superman alongside the Fantastic Four.
Indeed, it’s true that Xbox Live experiences outages more frequently than PlayStation Network (PSN), though Microsoft has been making significant strides to improve this situation over the past year. Previously, Xbox Live would encounter issues approximately every two months, but as of now, it’s been running smoothly without any major crashes for quite some time.
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Shortly following the PSN service interruption last night, PS Portal users started noticing their streaming devices were completely nonfunctional. Since the PS Portal relies on the internet, which it connects to via PSN, to stay linked to the user’s PlayStation 5, this outage has essentially made the PS Portal unusable and as useful as a brick.