Sony have confirmed that two major PSN features will remain offline as the PS4 rolls out across Europe in an effort to make sure the service as a whole doesn’t suffer as new players bombard the servers. The two parts of PSN that will be down for a few days are:
- What’s New – This is the section where you can keep up with what your friends are doing while on the PS4.
- Content Information Screen – This relates to title specific information and any things your friends have done while playing a certain game.
This shutdown, which only affects Europe, will not affect the rest of the PSN features such as multiplayer, streaming content, sharing videos, unlocking trophies or communicating with friends.
Source: PS Blog
Youles
I think this is actually a pretty smart move, most people (if like me) will just want to mess about with a few system features, set it up, and mainly play the games initially!
Damigos
I like it. I better not be there than be there and not work perfect. In any case i hope that on the 13th Dec (when it will be available in Greece) it will be sort out :)
Amphlett
Yet another smart move from Sony. I must say that, even though there have been a few minor hiccups so far, their PS4 launch has been nothing short of amazing.
Damigos
Indeed. February 2013 until now was amazing for them. I also believe that every move was executed perfectly..
Andrewww
Unfortunately, the PS4 launch was not amazing for everybody. Was trying to get hold of a machine this morning from about 4am onwards, as there were hardly any midnight sales over here in Switzerland. At several places there were about 200 machines, but over 500 people queuing, so a lot of frustration, and even some broken bones were the results.
Ok, I didn’t preorder, so the blame is on me. But a lot of people I’ve met even had preordered very early on, but the shops had to cancel their orders really late, as they didn’t get the supplies.
So, there is currently a lot of people not being allowed to the party, which is a shame. Not even speaking about Japan…
So, everybody who got one, please enjoy it fully, you lucky few…
ghost5
I’ve downloaded 110gb in 2 hours so I’m impressed with the speed of the psn servers. I’m sure it’ll slow down this evening when everyone is at home though.
Whatever they have changed has made a big difference compared to ps3.
If anyone else has a ps4 please add me, just put in the comment tsa so I know your from here ;-)
ghost5
cam the man
Good move by Sony, they’ve obviously learnt from the test launch in North America :-)
BerackyWack
Great, now all I need is ParcelForce to hurry up and get my console here.
Tom Pitcher
Good move by sony.
Can’t wait to finish work.
Pitcher-T feel free to add me and play some Killzone online :-)
Exciting times.
Tom Pitcher
Good move by sony.
Can’t wait to finish work.
My id is Pitcher-T, feel free to add me and play some Killzone online :-)
Exciting times.
doug
Mine should be here in the next hour so I’m just moving all my songs from my ps3 on to a memory stick and putting it into my tv
Just received assassins creed 4 from the postman so my first hour or so on it will be downloading dlc for that and cod ghosts. I might purchase Lego marvel super heroes has any one played it on ps4 I’ve never had a Lego game before I always thought they were for kids but it looks fun
Youles
I should have Lego Marvel later – you could always watch me play it and see what you think? ;) Man these new features are cool.
gybrocker
lego marvel on ps4 is just awsome… first few levels are bit boring but once you get to roam around city then its just fantastic…