The network has been down since April 20 2011 and it is not known when it will be back up, The related question will be updated as more information is released
see related questionSee the related question for any new information. The network will be up before we will be told that it is going to be up
You can sign up to the PlayStation Network by going into "PlayStation Network" on the XMB, then click 'Sign Up to PlayStation Network'. Or you can follow this link to sign up on your computer, then transferring your account to your PlayStation 3 console. http://www.us.playstation.com/PSN/SignUp
The last item in the network to come back up was the PlayStation store on June 2 2011 after the April 20 2011 shutdown
Yes the PSN was back up and running and they provided some free games and downloads and even a 30 day Playstation Plus membership when it came back up in June 2011
It was only down for about 6 weeks and came back up in early June 2011
Network has been back up and running for over a yearThe PlayStation network was shut down on April 20 2011 and it is not known when it will be back on The related question has details and will also be updatedsee related question
The PlayStation network has been shutdown since April 20 2011. They do not know when they will have it fixed and running again, but are working round the clock rebuilding and strengthening the system. The related question will have the latest information that has been provided and will be updated as new information becomes available.see related question
No because you need a router to connect to the playstation network
PlayStation should be back up in a few weeks
PlayStation has announed that they will have it up before may/31/11
Get an Xbox.
No.