PlayStation Network Outage Affects Gamers and Sony's Stock
Sony's PlayStation Network outage lasted a full day, causing frustration among gamers and a 2% stock dip for Sony. While the service has been restored, some users still reported issues.
Sony's PlayStation Network experienced a significant outage on Friday, leading to a daylong disruption that angered gamers and impacted Sony's stock performance.
The PlayStation account announced on X late Saturday afternoon, "PSN has been restored. You should be able to access online features without any problems now. Sorry for the inconvenience!" However, some users continued to report issues on social media, despite the service status showing a resolution.
As of now, the PlayStation Network serves approximately 116 million monthly users, significantly contributing to the digital economy surrounding gaming.
During the outage, users were unable to play or purchase games, which disrupted online activities for many. Meanwhile, Sony's stock fell nearly 2% in after-hours trading as news of the outage spread.
The outage led to complaints from gamers on platforms like Reddit and X. One user remarked, "Well, I'm tired of waiting. Off to buy a STEAM deck. Guess my Playstation is no longer my main system."
In a lighthearted response, Krispy Kreme offered free glazed doughnuts to affected gamers and GameStop made a humorous post about the situation.
