Sony has just released an official statement saying that full restoration of the Playstation Network in Americas, Europe/PAL territories and Asia, excluding Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea. The exact time is still unknown, but no doubt this is great news for those who have been waiting patiently for the store to return. Hit the jump to read full statement.
FULL RESTORATION OF PLAYSTATION®NETWORK SERVICES BEGINS TODAY
Full PlayStation®Network Services Restored; Music Unlimited Powered by Qriocity™ to Become Available on PlayStation®3, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), VAIO and other PCs
Sony Corporation
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Tokyo, June 2, 2011 – Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) announced today that Sony Network Entertainment International (SNEI, the company) will fully restore all PlayStation®Network services today June 2, 2011, in the Americas, Europe/PAL territories and Asia, excluding Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea. The company will also resume Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity™ for PlayStation®3 (PS3®), PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), VAIO and other PCs.
Details of “Welcome Back” package program offered to all registered PlayStation Network* and Qriocity account services will be announced from each region.
Announcement for restoration in Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea as well as for the remaining services on Qriocity will be made as they become available.
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