The PlayStation network has been shutdown since April 20 2011. They are working round the clock rebuilding and strengthening the system and should have it back up within a week, Early May 2011. The related question will have the latest information that has been provided and will be updated as new information becomes available.
The network is down and related question has current status
Nope, the PS3 Network is completely free.
It Is! The PlayStation Store is still down on May 16 2011, but the network is up
Connect your PS3 to the internet then log into PlayStation network
No the PS3 network is free to play games on
You do not need a wireless network for the PS3. The PS3 can be connected via ethernet cable as well. And is the best way to connect the PS3 to online to prevent the possibility of lag when playing online. You can also use the PS3 without the Online connection to Play games, DVDs and Blu-Ray Discs, but the online connection does help with updates besides allowing the use of the PlayStation Network, Store and online gaming.
no, you have to configure your network connections.
The PlayStation network refers to the online features of the PS3. Every time you do anything online on your PS3 you are using the PSN. You can download content, play games online, and watch movies on the PSN.
This all depends if you wish to use the online network. You don't need to have the internet in order to play games on your ps3. Also, if you have nonwireless internet, you can hook your ps3 up it and use the online network.
no it is a different network
No the PlayStation network is free when you have internet service
Your PS3 needs an internet connection to play online and the game is a PS3 exclusive that only has online play through the Playstation Network