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 questionIf your PS3 is under warranty you can get it fixed for free if you did not do something like spill liquids on it.
After you PS3 has an internet connection you need to register and join the Playstation network
Nope, the PS3 Network is completely free.
The answer depends on the problem. To learn more about what others with similar problems have asked the PlayStation network and research your problem you might start with the PlayStation Knowledge Center's support system for the PS3. see related link
Yes it can corrupt your system because i was at my house with my ps3 and i put in star wars the force unleashed and my system put on a white screen and turned off, the next time i tried to turn it on it froze and did the same thing it did before so i called the play station network and told them and i had to turn in my ps3 to get it fixed and they fixed it, and i never put a ps2 game in a ps3 system again
yes
It can not be fixed because it is a network problem and not your console. The related question will be updated with new information and sources when available
No the PS3 when it is connected to the Playstation Network
It is the Playstation Network not the PS3 network and the codes must be redeemed at the Playstation store by putting in the code in the spot for codes
Connect your PS3 to the internet then log into PlayStation network
It is not a PS3 account it is a Playstation Network account and you can access it from any PS3 that you are a user on
throw away the ps3?