Sony playstations worldwide crashing:errorcode 8001050F.

[Swede]

My nephew just called me about it.

Here's a link to ps forum,it's widespread.

http://boardsus.playstation.com/t5/PlayStation-Network/8001050F-Error-message/td-p/45309292

[taterguy]

1. Well, if the source is your nephew, it has to be legit!

Thanks for keeping us informed

[fishwax]

2. what do you mean "worldwide crashing"?

That error code isn't new or anything -- http://www.fixya.com/support/t879152-playstation_3_error_code_8001050

[Swede]

11. What he's hearing is it's some kind of conflict with the date.

Leapyear or something,when it's not a leapyear.

[Cerridwen]

3. A link for you if you'd like to read a wee bit more about it.

Playstation Network is down

[Greyhound]

41. This was potentially interesting;

"Some Phat-owners have reported receiving the errors while their console was offline, which is upsetting, to say the least".

More accessing w/o owner's knowledge or permission...

(But nobody could've predicted...)

[Liberal Veteran]

4. Step 3: Profit!

[Enrique]

5. time to load the guns

and head down into the shelter. :scared:

[Liberal Veteran]

7. It's a delayed reaction to y2k!

[Statistical]

50. You joke but for programmers there are Y2K10 & Y2K38 problems.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y2K#Year_2010_problem

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Year_2038_problem
:)

The 2010 one isn't serious but the 2038 one potentially is. There are workarounds but the problem exists in billions of lines of old code some which is missing source code, or the inner workings are completely cryptic and forgotten. The 2038 problem is already showing up in financial systems (mortgage opened today will have a maturity date of 2040).

Doubt it will be as hyped as Y2K though.

Kinda fun stuff for programmers is the talk on how to avoid this in the future. 64bit computing opens a very simple solution.
A complete brute force solution is to simply store number of milliseconds before or since the epoch (a known fixed date). It gives accuracy down to the 1/1000th of a second and with a single number you can store any date forwards or backwards in time up to 300,000 years away. So if adopted universally we will avoid date problems until the year 302,010.

[Occulus]

61. Actually, the time_t problem has the potential to be more serious than the Y2K bug

The problem has to do with how time is stored and handled on Unix-based systems, as well as on systems that utilize that method. As I understand the issue, the time_t function is one of the most fundamental components for calculating time, and as such is used not only by the OS as a whole, but also in embedded computers and some file formats.

I'm not trying to be alarmist, but there's isn't any easy way to fix this problem. Changing over to a 64-bit integer would break binary compatibility for many systems (including embedded computers) as well as software; changing to an unsigned 32-bit integer would break compatibility for software and systems that deal with dates prior to 1970. Although many 64-bit OSes and software already have the issue fixed, there are literally hundreds of millions of vulnerable systems still deployed, and (especially in the case of embedded computers) there is no guarantee that those will be fixed by 2038. In the case of embedded devices and computers, there's no guarantee that these will be replaced over the entire lifetime of the device in question. Additionally, the fact that time_t is used by some file formats means that the problem will still exist in some cases even when the system itself has been fixed to deal with the problem.

[Statistical]

63. Yeah it is quite the problem.

The only good news is attrition will result in a lot of affected systems being scrapped in next 2 decades. There really is no one universal fix all solution.

My point about 64bit was simply for moving forward we could have a single binary universal date standard that handles all dates 300,000 years in the past to all date 300,000 years in the future with an accuracy of 1 milisecond.

So we as a species don't keep running into new date problems every couple decades or so.

[Xipe Totec]

6. PlayStation Network Goes Down; PS3 Titles Not Working (UPDATE)

If you’re trying to get onto PlayStation Network as of right now, sorry, it’s down. Many users of PSN have confirmed that the network is currently unavailable, with them receiving a 8001050F error message. That’s not all many more issues have appeared and many PlayStation Network users are less than thrilled, voicing their frustration on forums around the ‘net.


The date on your PSN clock has also apparently changed as well, to December 31st. The time has also been mixed up as well. This is probably due to the fact that there is no network access whatsoever. Users have also reported that games are not working, because trophy access is unresponsive. If you try to play a PS3 or PSN title, the game will give you this message:

Registration of the tropy information could not be completed.
The game will quit.
(8001050F)

Purchased PSN titles are not working as well, and some are reporting of copyright issues. Demos however, are working fine.

We’ll bring you more on this network error as soon as more news hits.

(UPDATE)
Sony has officially responded to the problems users are experiencing with PlayStation Network.

“We’re aware that many of you are having problems connecting to PSN, and yes, we’re looking into it. Stay tuned for updates.”


http://playstationlifestyle.net/2010/02/28/playstation-network-goes-down-ps3-titles-not-working/

[Swede]

9. All his purchased software was erased.

Definately some kind of glitch.

[imnKOgnito]

10. Hopefully the Blu-Ray player still works!

It's Sunday night, for crying out loud!

[Jennicut]

8. Seems like it has been happening since January:

Here is someone talking about back in Jan on the Playstation web site


Re: Error Code 8001050f
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01-03-2010 12:29 AM
Ohhh yh just noticed the time/ date syntax error

FYI: internet connection for everything else in my house is fine so we'll exclude that excuse b4 its rolled out shall we lol - multiple users/ multiple locations and i'd guess mulitple ISP's so NOT user problem is a PSN problem
Victory & Honour Before Self. If I need to lay down my life for my comrades then so be it
Gen. Gree-CC1004
Grand Army of the Republic( GAR)

http://community.eu.playstation.com/t5/Technical-Help/Error-Code-8001050f/td-p/10297413/page/2;jsessionid=F7922C5043DAE1AE183224F1AADAA47D

[MineralMan]

12. Oh, the HOWWOW!

Put down the game and do something, folks. It's a sign that there are more important things to get on with.

[Odin2005]

13. I knew it wouldn't be too long before a game hater showed up.

[MineralMan]

16. I'm not a game hater. I just don't see how this glitch is important

enough to bother discussing on DU's General Discussion forum. Entertainment, perhaps. If the game doesn't work, there may well be something to do that will have a positive impact on the world. Look into it.

A class to prepare for, maybe. Sending some emails to legislators, perhaps. Surely there's something to do to take your minds off this disaster of global proportions. Really...

[Warren DeMontague]

25. A "class to prepare for"? I'm probably older than you are.

And coincidentally enough, I'm very happy with the effect my recent email to my Rep. has had, although I do need to write him again, to thank him for listening.

[MineralMan]

29. Who cares how old you are? This is not a serious topic. It's a

fucking computer game. There are places here for idle nonsense. GD isn't one of them. Try Entertainment.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

38. It's a major piece of electronic hardware found in millions of homes across the country.

If the computer you were using to post on DU (as if posting on internet message boards is any more substantial than playing video games), were having a similar issue you wouldn't be dismissing it.

[Warren DeMontague]

45. If car problems, for instance, are legitimate fodder for GD

then so is this.

[eShirl]

52. Because lives are at stake?

[Warren DeMontague]

58. I'll leave that up to the mods.

I've been here long enough to see GD consumed, from time to time, with threads over shit like the Olive Garden or smoking bans in bars.

Perhaps some should self-examine why they're bent out of shape at one thread dealing with a widespread technical problem of a product they're presumably not interested in.

[eShirl]

59. I'm not saying this thread shouldn't be here, I just didn't think the information was as urgent

as the threads you chose for comparison, that's all

[Warren DeMontague]

60. As urgent as a fight over the Olive Garden?

I mean, I'd understand if it wasn't as pressing as, say, the perennial wars over porn or circumcision... but the Olive Garden? :rofl:

[Odin2005]

31. Yep, sure, having fun is evil and selfish, I get it.

:eyes:

[KingFlorez]

28. I know

I never get why people comment on threads like this just to make some sort of judgment, it's really not that serious.

[Cerridwen]

30. Actually, I showed up in post #3.

I don't much care for video games which, on this board, means I'm a "hater."

[Warren DeMontague]

22. More important things--- like pulling the stick out of our ass.

[Name removed]

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[Odin2005]

14. Sony has really gone to shit.

[Oregone]

15. The Playstation was never programmed to operate past February 28th, 2010...

When Canada dominated the Olympic Gold medal haul. Its just a reality the programmers did not anticipate. Hockey was the straw that broke the camel's code base.

[Codeine]

68. Another plot from Soviet Canukistan. I knew it. nt

[Skittles]

17. OMG, we can't play games?

whatever will we DO?

[Swede]

18. More time to waste on the interwebs?

:shrug:

[Skittles]

26. I'm never just "on the interwebs"

I am a multi-tasker :D

[Forkboy]

19. I'm starting my three state killing spree tonight!

This is only half a joke....

;)

[Swede]

21. 1 1/2 state killing spree?

:shrug:

[Forkboy]

23. The cops are on the ball these days.

:)

[Confusious]

32. Waste time posting snarky replys on the intertubes! n/t

[Skittles]

34. as I said, I multi-task

I'm never just posting snarky replies

[Forkboy]

35. Sure sure...I say the same thing.

Meanwhile, I sit here hitting refresh waiting for that perfect moment for my pro-video game jokes.....

;)

[Warren DeMontague]

20. I'm sorry, did you say something? I'm in the middle of Mass Effect 2

on my Xbox 360.

[j420norcal]

24. It's actually linked to the unemployment extension deadline

Another reason to hate Jim Bunning

[Blue_Tires]

33. wow... dump all your sony stock...

for once I'm glad I held off on buying the PS3

[LeftyMom]

36. Uh, mine is running uneventfully right now.

:shrug:

[Johonny]

51. I'm pretty sure that's a sign your working with the Aliens

LETS GET HIM!

[OhioChick]

37. Got the same problem here tonight...

Sony is "looking into it."

:mad:

[OhioChick]

40. Sony on Twitter:

"PSN status update: We're narrowing down the issue and continue to work to restore service to all. Updates as soon as we have them."
21 minutes ago via web

http://twitter.com/SonyPlaystation

[TheBigotBasher]

39. I own all 3 of this "gens" consoles.

Of all the consoles, I still fear the 360 every time I switch it on.

The three red rings of death are not able to be fixed by a firmware upgrade.

[DRoseDARs]

42. PlayStation Network down, so are lots of PS3s (update) via Engadget

http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/28/playstation-network-down-so-are-lots-of-ps3s/

"Update: Sony's tweeted that it's "looking into it," and our boys at Joy say that owners of original PS3s are seeing their clocks reset and even data loss in some cases. We'll keep you updated."

[OhioChick]

43. My PS3 is partying like it's 1999 n/t

[Swede]

46. My nephew lost all the extras he purchased online.

WTF

[OhioChick]

55. Sony just released another statement....

Same BS....another 24 hours.

http://twitter.com/SonyPlaystation

Apparently, consumers aren't getting satisfaction from Sony, so CNN has gotten involved, I've read.

[Jack Rabbit]

44. In a related story . ..

. . . high school test scores jump.

[Romulox]

47. What a massive disappointment the PS3 has turned out to be.

It's actually sad for those of us who remember how dominant the PSX was.

[Common Sense Party]

48. People in Chile and Haiti are VERY distressed about their malfunctioning Playstations.

[superduperfarleft]

49. Despite all the downsides of it, stuff like this is why I stick to PC gaming.

I'd love an Xbox (or a PS3), but I just don't want to deal with the frustration when it inevitably fucks up.

[L0oniX]

53. Netflix works fine on my PS3.

[OhioChick]

54. Mine is dead. n/t

[Veruca Salt]

56. Note it's PS3's and PSN only

not PSX, PS2 or PSP.

[upi402]

62. Glad we went Xbox!

I'm such a pot-stirrer!
:evilgrin:

[Jkid]

57. There's currently a lot of talk on /v/ - The Vidya on this.

[Bjorn Against]

64. It sounds like there is a possibility of a massive recall...

From what I heard the problem is that the system has two clocks, one of which was improperly programmed to recognize 2010 as a leap year. They are hoping that once midnight rolls around the clock will switch over to March 1st and the problem will fix itself, but if that doesn't happen then it sounds like there is the possibility that everyone will have to send their systems in to be repaired.

There is from what I understand a simple way to fix the problem, all you need to do is reset the battery and everything will be back to working just fine. The problem with this however is that in order to reset your battery you have to open up the system and doing so voids your warranty. While the fix is not terribly difficult, when you have millions of systems effected and Sony would have to pay for a technician to open every one of them to reset the battery it would likely cost them hundreds of millions if not billions to fix the problem. I imagine that it is not a pleasant day at Sony headquarters and if the problem does not fix itself at midnight tonight then tomorrow will be even worse.

[Bjorn Against]

65. It sounds like the problem is fixed now and there will be no recall

I am sure there are some huge sighs of relief at Sony headquarters right now, there are still plenty of customers with corrupted data however so I am sure they will still be facing some headaches for a few days.

[donco6]

66. Mine got its accellerator stuck and crashed into the flat screen.

Who do I call for that?

[Juneboarder]

Your pshyciatrist

[Juneboarder]

67. Your pshyciatrist