(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); We are not that far away from what PS3 owners have been waiting for, as Sony PSN is back up online for internal testing. OK, the PlayStation Network is still not live for users, but it is the closest we have been in the 17 days that the service has been down. The first test is to ensure that the security along with the network infrastructure, is working correctly.

According to PlayStation Blog, Sony is working with a number of outside entities to test the new security features, just to make certain that it will not be prone to future attacks. This is a very important step in the process of bringing PSN back online, and once all the necessary checks have been done, then we will be back in business.

The PlayStation Network Status has been an interesting one over the past couple of days; we knew that internal testing was about to begin, as well as a sorry letter from Sony Corporation CEO. However, none of this came to any comfort of those PSN users who have been waiting over two weeks, as well as the fact that their details are in the hands of some hackers – or worse.

Can we truly be about to start PS3 online gaming once again?

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hopefully it's been to long.

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So basically the outside company is hacking the server and seeing if they can get in. Once they're happy with its security, it'll be online soon after

hopefully they are happy with the results and then HIT THE BIG SWITCH

And most likely crash from the sudden traffic it'll receive

more than likely will

the server will end up getting a DDOS

It Don't work like that mate. They have to go over checks with outside people with higher power, e.g Sony will not be able to Start up the servers unless the Sony Director & Outside power say it's ok .

Because sony have to show that there security of are Information is safe .

But we should get another good update from sony to day .

Most probably stating it will be up soon . And maybe with a ETA

Hoping for Sunday at the latest

Im petty sure it wouldent be up on a sunday Cause most people dont work on sunday

yea if its not up by Sunday im buying an xbox.. **** this sony shit..