"The playstation network is down"

[Lone_Canis_Lupus]

Reasonable said:
I'm sure its maintenance - but it also seems likely that some behind the scenes prep for 2.4 is going on as well as surely the network must be setup to handle trophies, etc. first before we all update our firmware.

 

No doubt, but they're probably going to be doing extensive testing with the firmware before they release it. So maybe a few days to a week before they release it?

The last new look was certainly a major update. I mean for the user-side wise though. They're surely preparing the servers for the new firmware, but that doesn't mean they're going to be relasing the firmware the same day. Surely you'd want it to be well-tested before they put it out? I for one don't want my PS3 locking up from going into the in-game XMB from one game. Though they've probably tested it enough by now.