Hey, Turn On Your PlayStation 3

And just like that, it was over. When we crossed 00:00 GMT, PlayStation 3s previously impacted by the crazy trophy install issues and bad clock setting and all that other junk started clearing up. PlayStation 3 hardware began returning to normal. And all was apparently right with the world (unless you're following this developing Infinity Ward story that Patrick Klepek's talking about on G4, which sounds kind of intense).

Uh... where was I. Oh, right. Here's Sony's statement about the situation:

We are aware that the internal clock functionality in the PS3 units other than the slim model, recognized the year 2010 as a leap year. Having the internal clock date change from February 29 to March 1 (both GMT), we have verified that the symptoms are now resolved and that users are able to use their PS3 normally.

If the time displayed on the XMB is still incorrect, users are able to adjust time settings manually or via the internet.

Hooray!

As a software tester, I am both palming my face and laughing my ass off at this.  I can't believe Sony actually let something related to the leap year date rollover actually make it through testing.  This really doesn't shine a good light on their QA process.

You'd have thought it was the end of Sony judging by some people's comments around the internet.

haha WOO! 

what a crazy day

Done.

Duder, it's over.

Can't wait for 2012, maybe all PS3s will go sentient and become the embodiment of Skynet. Sony dodged a bullet today by stopping it somehow, but it hasn't been defeated. The legion is licking it's wounds... looking for another chance.
 
And perhaps Activision will finally decide that they are in the business of selling war. Maybe taking the fun out of war in the process. And somehow the current incident with IW is the first step in their master plan. 
 
But seriously, what the hell is going on over at IW?

" As a software tester, I am both palming my face and laughing my ass off at this.  I can't believe Sony actually let something related to the leap year date rollover actually make it through testing.  This really doesn't shine a good light on their QA process. "

I love Mondays

CONFIRMED: Activision is having Infinity Ward devs killed.

y2k bug... ok, century only changes every hundred years... but Leap Year... Every 4 Years... c'mon programmers.

There but for the grace of God go I....

The apocalyPS3 is over!

" Done. "

Getting back on. Thanks for the information

*wipesforehead*  
 
no but srsly, Im glad its fixed.

Bouncer: Remember--No Russian.

" It's a celebration.  Bring on the whores! "

Activision is executing the IW heads by shooting them in the face, then burning them with gasoline, ala MW2 style.

 Bobby Kotick is kidnapping people

" @Sparky_Buzzsaw said:

" It's a celebration.  Bring on the whores! "

We'll have the presentation, THEN we'll have the whores! "

" @onimonkii said:

" Done. "

So no nude webcam? "

Firmware! One hour to go in my false-alarm system reset. I'm prayin', I'm hopin', that I haven't f'd up my system in some way that I'm going to have to wait a week for it to reset.

It's weird how many people were going crazy over this, and I thought nobody owned or played their ps3's.

I lost three or four of my trophies in heavy rain due to this stupid bug. May be its time to start the game from beginning again....

" I lost three or four of my trophies in heavy rain due to this stupid bug. May be its time to start the game from beginning again.... "

Game On!

wait, what happened?

" As a software tester, I am both palming my face and laughing my ass off at this.  I can't believe Sony actually let something related to the leap year date rollover actually make it through testing.  This really doesn't shine a good light on their QA process. "

Is anyone else having trouble watching GiantBomb videos on their PS3? Up until yesterday I had no problem and now they won't show up and I can't seem to find a way to update my PS3 internet browser. Help!

" Bouncer: Remember--No Russian. "

" wait, what happened? "

this was one weird day.

" @Warfare said:

" @onimonkii said:

" Done. "

So no nude webcam? "

Technically Sony didn't fix this. It fixed itself. So he has to have a nude webcam...NOW!! "

" Bouncer: Remember--No Russian. "

Thanks for the good news. Pretty crazy so far this week.

 Woo!    

Sweet. Now I can wait til Thursday to buy a 360.

great.

12 hours?
 
Not to mess with your head or anything, but days last 24 hours.
 
Did I just blow your mind?

Luckily the winner of the Tester will be there to spot these kind of bugs next time around.

" Luckily the winner of the Tester will be there to spot these kind of bugs next time around. "

This was actually an elaborate stunt to promote "The Tester".