PSN Down Across PS4, PS3 & PS Vita, Sony Confirms

Update 3 (3:15 a.m. ET):

PSN is now back up and running and has been so for at least a few hours. We didn’t want to jump the gun, but it’s fixed now. The PSN Status page states “All services are up and running.”

Carry on and game, everyone!

Update 2 (1:30pm PT/4:30pm ET):

The PSN is still down, with PlayStation Europe now saying, “We’re aware that some users are having trouble accessing PSN. Thanks for your patience as we investigate.”

Update (12pm PT/3pm ET):

The PSN is still down across all platforms and services, with Ask PlayStation saying, “We’re aware that some users are having trouble accessing PSN. Thanks for your patience as we investigate.”

Original Story:

According to the PlayStation Network Status Page, the PSN is down across all platforms and services.

With PSN down reports spiking around 8am PT/11am ET, Sony has updated their Status Page to confirm the following services are down on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, and other platforms:

Account Management

You may have some difficulty signing in or creating an account on PlayStation Network. Our engineers are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible, and we thank you for your patience.

Gaming and Social

You may have some difficulty launching games, applications, or online features. Our engineers are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible, and we thank you for your patience.

PlayStation Now

You may have some difficulty streaming PlayStation Now games. Our engineers are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible, and we thank you for your patience.

PlayStation Video

You may have some difficulty accessing PlayStation Video content. Our engineers are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible, and we thank you for your patience.

PlayStation Vue

You may have some difficulty accessing some channels and features in PlayStation Vue. Our engineers are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible, and we thank you for your patience.

PlayStation Store

You may have some difficulty accessing features and products on the PlayStation Store. Our engineers are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible, and we thank you for your patience.

PlayStation Music

You may have some difficulty accessing PlayStation Music content. Our engineers are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible, and we thank you for your patience.

Many people are reporting that they’re receiving a maintenance notification when trying to access certain features.

We’ll keep an eye on the situation and let you know if any updates.

Have you been experiencing any issues?

[Source: PSN Status Page, Down Detector]

Essential Reading:

GotY 2015 (PSLS Awards)

Game of the Year 2015
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is a game that takes on an open world setting, fills it with plenty to accomplish, and provides damn good gameplay to make sure every moment spent in its wild paradise is enjoyed.

Kojima Productions took the Metal Gear franchise to a new level with The Phantom Pain, exceeding sky-high expectations and delivering an almost perfect experience which both hardcore MGS fans could enjoy, without alienating first-timers. - Mack Ashworth
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has something for everyone. Whether you're new to the series or even RPGs in general, you should be able to pick up Geralt's latest adventure and go. The various difficulty levels welcome every type of player, and the beautiful in-game world with its equally beautiful story beg to be explored. - Zarmena Khan
Bloodborne

If you think Sony's 2014 first-party offering was lackluster and didn't provide enough "oomph" compared to other platforms, then you most likely haven't played Bloodborne. Granted, it's not going to be everyone's cup of tea due to its gameplay, ridiculous learning curve and difficulty. However, if you can look past all of that, and try a "Souls" game, then you'll see From Software at its best, and giving us a game for the ages.

It's a masterclass of action-RPG goodness that every PlayStation 4 owner should at least try (well, at least until you beat a boss before you give up and say it's not for you). I wouldn't have guessed this was my type of game, but after beating the Cleric Beast, I was hooked!

Just be prepared to die over and over, and have a stress ball nearby or something for those "tense" and annoying moments. - Alex Co
And the winner is...
Winner - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Where other contenders falter, The Witcher 3 excels. With its lush world, intriguing story, and enjoyable gameplay among other aspects, The Witcher 3 checks all the boxes for a GOTY winner. CD Projekt RED has set a benchmark for excellent storytelling, and while the game does have its issues, the overall package makes it an adventure that every gamer needs to try out at least once. - Zarmena Khan