Microsoft issues statement regarding PSN outage

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A Microsoft representative has issued a statement to Electronic Theatre regarding the ongoing PSN issues, which are plaguing users worldwide. The representative of Microsoft’s distribution network said they felt bad for gamers, but at the same time, expects it to be of some benefit to Xbox Live.

“Of course it’s regretful that Sony is encountering issues at such a busy time, and Microsoft takes no joy in the problems gamers are having playing their favourite games online,” said the representative.

“That being said, we are expecting Microsoft’s robust online network to see an increase of traffic from those gamers who own both systems. Being able to play their games via the Xbox Live network could make all the difference for some gamers, and the Xbox Nations event will allow all of them to do just that – whether they have a Gold subscription or not.”

When asked if Microsoft would see an increase in sales of the Xbox 360 console or game titles, such as the recently released Portal 2 or Operation Flashpoint: Red River, due to the issues faced by PSN users, the representative refused to offer comment.

Microsoft’s launched its Xbox Nations online event yesterday, which brings along a free Xbox Live weekend, and has various games, music and movies and avatar items on discount.

The Playstation Network has been down for more than 48 hours now, with Sony recently issuing a statement, which confirmed it has taken it offline due to an “external intrusion”.

http://www.vg247.com/2011/04/23/microsoft-issues-statement-regarding-psn-outage/

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MoDd3r77Posted:

I think xbox live will be fine as long as they respect the people who play and tinker with their machines. Microsoft gave a tshirt to the first guy who hacked the win7 phone. They talked with him and collaborated. They didn't sue the kid and take all of his gear. They don't remove features that the console came with. $ony deserves this for how they treat their fanbase. I think there is a lesson to be learned here by all the huge conglomerate companies.

ExpectTheWorstPosted:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_9jgiDd0Zw

MenschPosted:

lmao I dont believe Red River is out yet is it?

zShabbyPosted:

Look fact is Sony and Microsoft will team in up in the future I hope people need to realize is that in the future gaming will cost more money... More funds and a company on it's on will not be able to do that in the future as they will not be able to supply thousands of consoles and then not pay the workers. So no point in being a fanboy because when Microsoft and Sony team up what are you going to do? Not buy there console because you don't like Microsoft?

TTG_BiG_CounTry_KyPosted:

i heart xbox

YlemPosted:

LOL, wow.. This is why i always say "Xbox Live may cost money but it is SO much better and worth it" because Playstation is free but they dont have nothin, and now that their network sucks they have to come crying to us. lol

XxsovietninjaxXPosted:

xbox ftw

MillerLitePosted:

Sony got what they deserved imo. :>

JobForACowboyPosted:

PS3 fanbots need to accept that the Xbox is unhackable online because they know better to allow users to be able to fully hack their system.to hack an Xbox,you need to open it up and hardmod it.ps3 is just a USB stiick.everyone has tht.and Xbox has players who actually have mics lol.and Xbox servers don't just shut down like tht

iiRISH_LUcK_7VgPosted:

ColorfulAk_47 Only about 20 people in my school has an xbox, and im one of them, all of my friends have PS3's and saying "PS3 is pimp, xbox suck they r to easy to hack" when ps3's you can mod with a USB..Now PSN is down and all my friends r like "So PS3 is still better than xbox just bcez the server is down and Xbox isnt free"


Lol PS3 users are all ****, and are always in denial because they spent more money on a worse off system. They make me laugh, that's why I never get involved in console wars!.... yea...