Post: Sony Issues Official Statement - Ban Waves Are Inbound
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02-17-2011, 04:03 AM
#1
Reaper
The Grim Reaper
After many of months of users Jailbreaking there Ps3's systems and after many firmware updates. And with scene developers with lawsuits filed and websites getting take down notices, well it is about time for the men to take a step in with some action.
Today Sony Sony Computer Entertainment released the following statement below:
Originally posted by another user
Notice: Unauthorized circumvention devices for the PlayStation 3 system have been recently released by hackers. These devices permit the use of unauthorized or pirated software. Use of such devices or software violates the terms of the “System Software License Agreement for the PlayStation 3 System” and the “Terms of Services and User Agreement” for the PlayStation Network/Qriocity and its Community Code of Conduct provisions. Violation of the System Software Licence Agreement for the PlayStation 3 System invalidates the consumer guarantee for that system. In addition, copying or playing pirated software is a violation of International Copyright Laws. Consumers using circumvention devices or running unauthorized or pirated software will have access to the PlayStation Network and access to Qriocity services through PlayStation 3 system terminated permanently.
To avoid this, consumers must immediately cease use and remove all circumvention devices and delete all unauthorized or pirated software from their PlayStation 3 systems.
To avoid this, consumers must immediately cease use and remove all circumvention devices and delete all unauthorized or pirated software from their PlayStation 3 systems.
Now your thinking what does this mean to you?
Originally posted by another user
Circumvention devices and game piracy damage our industry and can potentially injure the online experience for you, our loyal PlayStation customers, via hacks and cheats.
Many PlayStation.Blog readers have asked how we intend to deal with these incidents that they have been reading about in the gaming press, and this is our initial response.
By identifying PlayStation 3 systems that breach our guidelines and terminating their ability to connect to PlayStation Network, we are protecting our business and preserving the honest gameplay experiences that you expect and deserve.
Rest assured, this message does not apply to the overwhelming majority of our users who enjoy the world of entertainment PlayStation 3 has to offer without breaching the guidelines detailed above, and we urge you to continue doing so without fear.
Many PlayStation.Blog readers have asked how we intend to deal with these incidents that they have been reading about in the gaming press, and this is our initial response.
By identifying PlayStation 3 systems that breach our guidelines and terminating their ability to connect to PlayStation Network, we are protecting our business and preserving the honest gameplay experiences that you expect and deserve.
Rest assured, this message does not apply to the overwhelming majority of our users who enjoy the world of entertainment PlayStation 3 has to offer without breaching the guidelines detailed above, and we urge you to continue doing so without fear.
Some Ps3's user's are already getting banned as you can see by this statement by my Bud Schaff.
Originally posted by another user
In light of all the recent hacking issues that have plagued the PlayStation 3, Sony has began to defend its console to a much greater extent. With Sony recently having sued PS3 hacker GeoHot, it’s clear to hackers that Sony is no longer fooling around when it comes to messing with their console.
Users who have tried to bypass the PlayStation Network login have found that their accounts have been banned. According to those who understand the hack, it has to do with forcing a login certificate in a way that makes the console’s DNS addresses to assume everything is operating normally. However, users using this technique were quickly banned, receiving the following message:
“You cannot use the PlayStation Network with this account (8002a227)”
The reasoning behind these bans is still open to speculation, granted the bans could be for two primary reasons: Attempting to bypass the console’s security, and attempting to use pirated software. Either way, this is the moment many PS3 gamers have been waiting for; the moment when Sony finally decides to take action.
Users who have tried to bypass the PlayStation Network login have found that their accounts have been banned. According to those who understand the hack, it has to do with forcing a login certificate in a way that makes the console’s DNS addresses to assume everything is operating normally. However, users using this technique were quickly banned, receiving the following message:
“You cannot use the PlayStation Network with this account (8002a227)”
The reasoning behind these bans is still open to speculation, granted the bans could be for two primary reasons: Attempting to bypass the console’s security, and attempting to use pirated software. Either way, this is the moment many PS3 gamers have been waiting for; the moment when Sony finally decides to take action.
It did not take long for thousand's to receive emails about this. I'm sure it will not be long until Sony starts to break out Microsoft Banning styles.
Here is just a Quick Picture of the Email I received on Yahoo.
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02-18-2011, 04:25 PM
#57
Tom1210
Gym leader
Originally posted by Dr.Fox
Console PSN ban . Sony arnt dumb , They know hackers are smart and they just want to get rid of them . But in all honesty im safe , I deleted every trace of CFW and updated :y: I did this as soon as 3.56 came out .
Now I want to buy a second playstation and use that to transfer files over =D
Now I want to buy a second playstation and use that to transfer files over =D
Thanks
I have a 2nd PS3 on CFW but the Blu ray lense broke
so i cant get the game data of any of my new games lol 
How much?
02-18-2011, 09:00 PM
#61
Josh
League Champion
Originally posted by Joshycc
Does this mean i will have to get rid of my Mw2 patch ..
All of my cfw had been gone for weeks .. and so has my black box .. All i kept is my patches ... Im on 3.56 , i updated the safe way . and i updated when the update came out ... If your going to reply , please quote
All of my cfw had been gone for weeks .. and so has my black box .. All i kept is my patches ... Im on 3.56 , i updated the safe way . and i updated when the update came out ... If your going to reply , please quote
No, you will NOT need to delete your patches as there will be an MW2 update somewhere close to Tuesday which will get rid of the patch.
02-18-2011, 09:27 PM
#63
PacMan's Ghost
Banned
I guess it is a good thing I deleted all my thing :y:
:y:
02-18-2011, 09:44 PM
#64
Josh
League Champion
Originally posted by fc
only wanna know if patches will get you banned
No they won't. The only thing which will get you banned is if you play/downloaded pirated (backed up) games. If you only did it to host lobbies or stuff along those lines, then just so long as if you've deleted blackb0x, etc you'll be fine.
This is for everyone to read:[/i]
If you did NOT recieve an email from Sony between 15th and 18th February 2011, then you SHOULD be fine and you shouldn't get banned.
If you have had an email from Sony, they will be monitoring you as they suspect you have backed up games or bypassed.
If you have had an email from Sony, the best thing to do, is NOT to go online with that PS3, this will ensure Sony that they believe you are innocent, if you have already been banned, the best advice I can give, is to contact Sony ASAP, all you need to say is that you did not know what it would do (or act like a dumbass - both ways will work). If that doesn't work, just hack the PS3 further, after all - what have you got to lose?
Thanks and enjoy.
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