I asked Sony about the bug problem of the clock function of the old PS3 that is currently occurring

From March 1st onwards PS3 except for the new model has caused problems due to bugs related to the clock function and conditions such as unable to connect to the PlayStation Network continue, but how many users are inquiring from , I asked Sony about the cause and so on.

Details are as below.
For customers using PlayStation 3

According to this release, it is said that the following trouble has been confirmed, as the problem due to the bug of the clock function has occurred in PS3 except for the new model now. And it is said that it is possible to fix it today.

(Example of failure)
· The date of the PS3 main unit becomes 2000/01/01.
· When trying to sign in to PlayStationNetwork, "Because you encountered an error, you signed out of" PlayStation Network "(8001050F)" is displayed.
· When trying to activate the game, an error is displayed as "Trophy information registration failed (8001050F)" and the trophy data is not displayed.
· When setting the date and time via the Internet, an error "Time setting failed (8001050F)" appears.
· Even if the rental video purchased at PlayStationStore is within the validity period, it can not be played.

And regarding this matter, the contents and inquiries which Sony in the editorial department contacted are as follows.

GIGAZINE:
How long does the user inquire at the moment?

Sony:
Regarding the number of inquiries, we do not disclose specific numbers basically, including regular inquiries, not limited to this case. However, it is certain that the user is inquiring from the user, and the inquiry about the bug of the clock function occupies a large proportion in the entire inquiry.

GIGAZINE:
A problem occurred on the occasion of March 1, but is the leap year related?

Sony:
Our staff, including those around us, are proceeding with the analysis. It is also a phenomenon that occurred when crossing the moon, so it can be thought of as one of the causes, but it is not definite to the last. Regarding the exact cause, it is a situation that can not be said anything. I will report it to everyone as soon as I know the cause.

GIGAZINE:
Should I not use old PS3 until it recovers?

Sony:
As already announced, as there is a possibility that some data may not be recovered due to an error, I would like you to refrain from using it until you can provide information.

Incidentally, as a result of a bug, error code "8001050F" is displayed so that this error code is said to require repair of the main unit, but it is caused by a bug in the clock function to the last It seems to be a good idea to wait for it to be fixed without panic.

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