PlayStation Network 'Short-Term Pain' Worth It for Gamers

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PlayStation Network 'Short-Term Pain' Worth It for Gamers

Posted April 25, 2011 by James Brightman

 

PlayStation Network being down for nearly six days has been infuriating some fans. Games like SOCOM 4 and Portal 2 scream out to be played online, and yet this is not possible until PSN is fixed and put back online for the 70 million or so PSN users across the globe. Sony has been updating its customers periodically, noting that it's now rebuilding PSN's infrastructure. This should make the frustration of waiting worth it, argues analyst Michael Pachter.

"I think they're really trying to make the system hack-proof, and there appear to have been some pretty serious security issues. They have to keep the system secure no matter what, so being down a few days is worth it if they can ensure security over the long run," Pachter commented to IndustryGamers. "There will be some short-term pain, but over the long run, gamers will appreciate that Sony is looking out for their best interest."

Pachter may be right that the improvements could be to the benefit of gamers when PSN's back online, but patience is a virtue - one which many gamers simply don't have. Sony would do better to let its customers know approximately when everything will be fixed, even if it's just an estimate.

 

 

Source: http://www.industrygamers.com/news/playstation-network-short-term-pain-worth-it-for-gamers/