PS3 Network Error? 8001050F?

I'm glad I found that other people are having the same problem right now lol. Hopefully they fix it soon!

Unfortunately the bug in the PHAT PS3 consoles is a lot more serious than originally thought (at least this is what I gather from the information I have read online). It appears the 'calendar bug' as they call it is causing the date on PS3 consoles to revert back to December 31, 1999 (Y2K anyone?). Essentially the hard-coded built-in date logic on the PS3 motherboard has a major bug and this potentially disastrous. If this ROM chip with the date logic is actually the source of the problem, the only way to fix the issue might be to re-flash or replace the chip altogether. Unfortunately this means (in the worst case scenario), Sony might have to recall the affected consoles to replace the ROM chip / logic on the chip (as this is not something that can be easily sent as a remote update or otherwise updated by home users). I do not suggest using the console in the meantime until we have further information. Any activity on the console could potentially cause problems in the future even if the date problem is fixed (for e.g. games might see that a game file was saved in 1999 and stop working because it is assumed the game or file has been corrupted, just as an example). Honestly, as a computer programmer, I do not expect there to be an easy fix if I'm right about the source of the problem. This could really be a bad PR hit to Sony and the PS if they have to isssue a recall. There is a remote possibility the problem could fix itself tomorrow but this is highly unlikely. Also we should know by now if the problem fixes itself since it is already March 2nd in Australia.

I have read a lot about this now and the more time that goes by the more i am getting concerned! Now the latest I have on this is that it is a hardware issue and is not down to Sony working on the Network. Now i have also heard that this would require a firmware update which i hope they are working on now. I agree with a lot that has been said on this post! It feels like us lot that have been using PS3 the longest now loose out due to some hardware error which they must have known about as the new films do not have this, so why was a update not available before this point. i just hop this doesnt mean we are all packing up our PS3's and sending em off!

Hey Guys im From New Zealand. The time is currently 1.00pm NZ Time. Just a few hours ago i was logged into the Playstation Network and could message friends,access the PS Store etc. But i took a break and logged out. But when i tried to log in again i was not able to and got the following error code (8001050F). Also i have lost my trophies for one of my games Ashes Cricket 09. Also i have a PS3 40Gig Fat Console. My brother signed in to the PS Network at 12.30pm NZ time and is currently still on on MW2. Please let me know if only the Old Fat consoles are having this problem. By the way my bro has a 120GB Slim model. The date is currently 1st of March 2010. Looking forward to hearing anything useful.

I've been having the same problem. With the same exact errors. From what I've read on some forums, Sony did some maintenance on the PSN over the weekend and it is sort of screwed up right now is the best way to put it. The problem with the PSN seems to be worldwide, it's not just you so take some solace in that. The best bet is just to wait it out, I'm sure sony will have an update soon.

I think it is more than just the PSN! remember a couple of months when some guy hacked the ps3? the first and only person ever! after reading this thread and thinking about what it could be, i say it is a virus that affects older model ps3's....... notice every time you restart the ps3 the time resets itself(unless you manually change it) and how you can't play certain games (e.g. Modern Warfare 2) because it won't sync the trophies? trophies aren't saved on the psn, they are saved on the hard drive of the system. That stuff doesn't require an internet connection to load/work properly! That is just my opinion. Take it or leave it.

fyi my fiance's ps3 slim works like a charm

I just had the same problem today about 6pm. I was downloading some free stuff for rockband and when it was done, I couldnt sign in to the Playstation Network error (8001050F). Like you I can browse the web. I know this doesnt answer your question but it does makeme feel better knowing I'm not the only one. I am going to call Sony Monday before I try a restore cause I can't sync my trophies cause you have to be signed in to do so. Good luck to all and may God have mercy on our PS3.

Same in New york.

It's happening all over the world at the moment. I'll keep you guys posted.

UPDATE!!

Just received this email from PlayStation customer support:

Hello,

We apologize for any inconvenience regarding this PlayStation(R)Network issue,

At this time we do not have any further information regarding this temporary network issue. It is

not related to your PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system our your internet connection.

It is being investigated at this time however we do not have an estimated time of resolution.

Please refer to out website, "www.us.playstation.com" for further information.

Regards,

Don K

UPDATE!!!

Written by: Jordan Silverthorne @

http://www.platformnation.com/2010/02/28/psn-down-...

Here’s what’s going on right now: something with the PS3’s internal clock has borked in some pre-slim models. This is not a PSN issue; it has to do with your PS3’s clock. This clock is NOT related to the OS clock. It seems to be a leap year bug. Setting your clock ahead will do nothing. All PS3s around the world were affected at the exact same time.

Does this affect me?

-If you have a Slim PS3, you’re good to go. Continue playing it as normal.

-If you have a “fat” PS3, you may be affected. Some fat PS3s have worked ok, but it seems a good majority have been bugged.

What does this bug mean?

-If affected, your date and time has been set to a random past date. This prevents you from signing into PSN, playing any PSN games, or using any DLC. Your trophies will also not display correctly or be able to sync.

How do I fix it?

-You can’t. Even if you don’t sign into PSN, it won’t help. This is a hardware issue.

So, what do I do?

-Wait 24 hours. Other products that have had similar bugs have corrected themselves after the “bugged” day. On Monday around 8pm central time, all PS3s will automatically correct themselves…maybe.

-If that doesn’t work, we’ll need a firmware update from Sony, which should be a pretty important priority for them right now.

Did I lose my data/themes/etc?

Your save data/games/dlc/themes are fine. They’ll be fixed when the PS3 is fixed. Trophies are uncertain right now, but they’ll be fine if you’ve synced them before the PS3 was bugged. Unsynced trophies are an unknown right now.

If I have a bugged PS3, can I still use it?

It’s probably not a good idea, as I have no idea what will happen to the trophies you earn during the bugged time. Movies/media will work fine.

UPDATE!!!

Official word on the subject finally!!

Latest info on PlayStation Network Status

Posted by Patrick Seybold // Sr. Director, Corporate Communications & Social Media

As you may be aware, some customers have been unable to connect to the PlayStation Network today. This problem affects the models other than the new slim PS3.

We believe we have identified that this problem is being caused by a bug in the clock functionality incorporated in the system.

Errors include:

* The date of the PS3 system may be re-set to Jan 1, 2000.

* When the user tries to sign in to the PlayStation Network, the following

message appears on the screen; “An error has occurred. You have been

signed out of PlayStation Network (8001050F)”.

* When the user tries to launch a game, the following error message appears

on the screen and the trophy data may disappear; “Failed to install

trophies. Please exit your game.”

* When the user tries to set the time and date of the system via the

Internet, the following message appears on the screen; “The current date

and time could not be obtained. (8001050F)”

* Users are not able to play back certain rental video downloaded from the

PlayStation Store before the expiration date.

We hope to resolve this problem within the next 24 hours. In the meantime, if you have a model other than the new slim PS3, we advise that you do not use your PS3 system, as doing so may result in errors in some functionality, such as recording obtained trophies, and not being able to restore certain data.

As mentioned above, please be advised that the new slim PS3 is not affected with this error. We are doing our best to resolve the issue and do apologize for any inconvenience caused.

For the latest status on this situation please continue to check either the PlayStation.Blog or PlayStation.com

I think it is more than just the PSN! remember a couple of months when some guy hacked the ps3? the first and only person ever! after reading this thread and thinking about what it could be, i say it is a virus that affects older model ps3's....... notice every time you restart the ps3 the time resets itself(unless you manually change it) and how you can't play certain games (e.g. Modern Warfare 2) because it won't sync the trophies? trophies aren't saved on the psn, they are saved on the hard drive of the system. That stuff doesn't require an internet connection to load/work properly! That is just my opinion. Take it or leave it.

remember a couple of months when some guy hacked the ps3? the first and only person ever! after reading this thread and thinking about what it could be, i say it is a virus that affects older model ps3's....... notice every time you restart the ps3 the time resets itself(unless you manually change it) and how you can't play certain games (e.g. Modern Warfare 2) because it won't sync the trophies? trophies aren't saved on the psn, they are saved on the hard drive of the system. That stuff doesn't require an internet connection to load/work properly! That is just my opinion. Take it or leave it.

I'm having the same problem. I'm in Massachusetts. I have the 60GB version. I was going to show my parents something on the game Heavy Rain. I had every trophy except the last 2 which were "see all endings"and "completed all trophies". But now I don't see the trophy list at all. I hope it's not completely gone. The internet works, but can't log into the PSN network. I even tried Netflix disk since it's just internet, but said an error for that too. this really sucks.