The PlayStation Network's recent downtime has had far reaching effects for PlayStation 3 owners. We examine the impact on some of the platform's services, with comments from analyst Michael Pachter.
The recent PlayStation Network downtime is a reminder that consoles are more connected than ever. PSN has been down for roughly three days now, during which time owners around the country have received the error code 80710A06 (or "80551021.") While Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter told us that the cost to Sony is "not huge," gamers have certainly been feeling the effects of the outages.
The advent of services such as Netflix streaming and online marketplaces means that console gamers are relying on the Internet more than ever for entertainment.
Here's a quick breakdown of the impact that the outages have had on PS3 owners, and the possible silver lining.
First: Forever Alone -- No Multiplayer
Source: Daily News from GamePro.com
Saturday, April 23, 2011