HuntingFever Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 1 minute ago, MaxieM0us3 said: You can use any two-step authentification app instead of SMS. How do you get one of those apps to work with a Sony console? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealHardyBoy1 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 1 minute ago, HusKy said: Right, but the case I was thinking about was: if I create fresh account and I'm forced to enable 2FA *and* Sony forces me to use unique phone number. You don't need that. You can use google authenticator to login on your PC/Laptop, and generate a device password there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncnstntn__ Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 1 minute ago, HusKy said: Right, but the case I was thinking about was: if I create fresh account and I'm forced to enable 2FA *and* Sony forces me to use unique phone number. The only workaround I can think of using the QR code on the ps4 to register your account to the authenticator program then switch to the web and get your setup passwword. Talk about user-friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealHardyBoy1 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 For everyone worried about this. You don't have to. 1:) go to https://account.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/ , under "security" tab activate 2step verification by using the google authenticator app on your cellphone 2:) on the same website under "security" u can now generate a device password. People without a cellphone / PC might have problems now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HusKy Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 1 minute ago, TheRealHardyBoy1 said: You don't need that. You can use google authenticator to login on your PC/Laptop, and generate a device password there. Yeah, that's what I was not sure enough - so Sony now supports TOTP (e.g. Google Auth) for 2FA as an alternative to HOTP (SMS codes). Anyway, going offtopic now. Seems like nothing major really changes for PS3 users. I just wanted to know what all the doomsayers in this thread were worked up about? Turns out nothing, like usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxie_M0us3 Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, HusKy said: Anyway, going offtopic now. Seems like nothing major really changes for PS3 users. I just wanted to know what all the doomsayers in this thread were worked up about? Turns out nothing, like usual. It’s just another inconvenient move by Sony, on top of other moves in the past for legacy systems. It doesn’t affect me a bit but I can see others that it bothers. Edited May 10, 2022 by MaxieM0us3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HusKy Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Just now, MaxieM0us3 said: It’s just another inconvenient move by Sony, on top of other moves in the past for legacy systems. You got it right. It's a legacy system that is being gradually phased out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChenZheCHN Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 2 hours ago, MaxieM0us3 said: Account creation for PlayStation Network are no longer available on the console. So what about Vita Trick? Will it be available after updating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxie_M0us3 Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 Just now, ChenZheCHN said: So what about Vita Trick? Will it be available after updating? I tested it out a hour ago and it still works. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChenZheCHN Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Just now, MaxieM0us3 said: I tested it out a hour ago and it still works. Thanks! I was worrying about it because the link in the Vita Trick says “psnreg:”. I thought it was related to account creation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z1MZUM Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, ChenZheCHN said: So what about Vita Trick? Will it be available after updating? Oh my PSTV is still Whitelisted. Hear that Sony? Yes I whitelisted my PSTV permanently since that other "Phase out" from that system, the one that blocked half the Library. OFW mind you. Edited May 10, 2022 by Z1MZUM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StacFace92 Posted May 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2022 For anyone confused by this - it will be related to data protection. When you create a PSN account you provide a lot of personally identifiable information (name, date of birth, address, email address). Not sure about the laws everywhere, but a lot of countries will have laws such as GDPR, which require companies to adequately safeguard that data. We've already seen changes such as only being able to purchase with PSN credit on PS3/Vita, because they couldn't support Strong Customer Authentication for payments on those consoles. It's no surprise that these consoles may also not support the latest technologies for safeguarding personal data. Sony haven't just decided to make account creation more awkward for the lolz. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance_87 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 What "account management settings" were removed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saiyanbloodstyle Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 3 hours ago, HusKy said: I don't get it. What's so shocking about this? I'm not sure, people are just making a big deal over this? Maybe people with jailbroken PS3's who go online are affected. Personally it doesn't affect me, i just did the update and nothings changed or affected me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sepheroithisgod Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 I don't think this is a big deal. It's probably faster to use the QR code than actually go through the process using a PS3 anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Honestly? Sony can turn off whatever they want from the Playstation 3, as long as: do not prevent trophy synchronization; do not prevent downloads. I'm not saying to go and turn off psn etc, but if those functions are still being secured, so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmoredSnowman Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 3 hours ago, Sergen said: without a device setup password so maybe this change only affects new accounts that you add to PS3 consoles. Device password has been required for adding new accounts to PS3/Vita for a while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevieboy Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) 31 minutes ago, ArmoredSnowman said: Device password has been required for adding new accounts to PS3/Vita for a while now. Only for accounts with 2FA activated though. This update suggests ALL accounts will require a device password now, regardless of whether 2FA is activated or not. Edited May 10, 2022 by Stevieboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStarSquall Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 That’s odd. 6 Months ago I wasn’t able to log into my ps3. Only with a device password. So it’s nothing new for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowxSakura Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 You don't need to turn on 2FA to be able to create a device setup password https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/account/ps3-ps-vita-device-setup-password/ How to generate a Device Setup Password To sign in to PlayStation Network on PS3™ consoles or PS Vita systems, you need a Device Setup Password. Sign in to Account Management. Select Generate New Password. Write down, screenshot, or print out your Device Setup Password and save it somewhere safe. You can now use your Device Setup Password to sign in on PS3 consoles or PS Vita systems. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealHardyBoy1 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, SnowxSakura said: You don't need to turn on 2FA to be able to create a device setup password https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/account/ps3-ps-vita-device-setup-password/ How to generate a Device Setup Password To sign in to PlayStation Network on PS3 consoles or PS Vita systems, you need a Device Setup Password. Sign in to Account Management. Select Generate New Password. Write down, screenshot, or print out your Device Setup Password and save it somewhere safe. You can now use your Device Setup Password to sign in on PS3 consoles or PS Vita systems. Interesting, they changed it with today's PS3 update then. You definitely needed the 2FA before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance_87 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) I think now it requires a different Device Setup Password for PS3 and Vita, i.e. you can't use the same one for both systems. Also the Account Management page says that the password is not being used even if you're actually using it. Edited May 10, 2022 by Lance_87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damcrac5 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Probably unrelated but I recent got a phising message on discord couple weeks ago from someone asking me to use my ps3 to create an account for them for ps+. Not sure if there could be a connection here or not, but the timing is coincidental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance_87 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, damcrac5 said: Probably unrelated but I recent got a phising message on discord couple weeks ago from someone asking me to use my ps3 to create an account for them for ps+. Not sure if there could be a connection here or not, but the timing is coincidental. How are they supposed to use your PS3? A physical device in YOUR house? If the phisher really said that, it doesn't make any sense to me ? Edited May 10, 2022 by Lance_87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowxSakura Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 16 minutes ago, Lance_87 said: I think now it requires a different Device Setup Password for PS3 and Vita, i.e. you can't use the same one for both systems. Also the Account Management page says that the password is not being used even if you're actually using it. You always had to use a different device password per device Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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