Sony entices PSN users with special offers
Unparalleled give away of free downloads and access to premium games and music shall welcome back users as Sony Corporation’s PlayStation Services resumes in the coming days.
On Sunday, the company held a press conference in Tokyo headed by its senior officials who apologized for the intrusion into users' online accounts. Sony officials used announced new security measures and assured all its clients that they will pin down the hackers responsible of the online theft. On the other hand, it seemed that the much-awaited part of the conference is the announcement of freebies.
Patrick Seybold who is Sony’s senior director of corporate communications said, "The company will also roll out the PlayStation Network and Qriocity 'Welcome Back' programme, to be offered worldwide, which will be tailored to specific markets to provide our consumers with a selection of service options and premium content as an expression of the company's appreciation for their patience, support and continued loyalty."
The freebies will vary across different territories, while all current PlayStation Network users shall receive 30 days' free membership to the PlayStation Plus premium service. Present members of the system shall receive 30 days' free service. Some more details of what will be available for Sony’s clients will be announced in the near future.
Moreover, patrons of Music Unlimited which is powered by Qriocity will receive 30 days of free access. Sony also pledged to roll out additional services in the succeeding weeks as it returns "to the quality standard users have grown to enjoy."
The electronics Goliath from Japan has been slammed delayed response to the breach of security posed by hackers who gained access to some 77 million accounts. Sony is expected to reinforce and verify its security for transactions but the company urged its users to change their passwords.
A PSN user in Alabama is filing a class-action suit for all affected clients. Reimbursement for any losses due to credit card data theft and refunds for services that are defective and/ or damaged is included in the lawsuit.
Sony asked further investigation from FBI on the security breach. Law enforcement authorities in Britain, Australia and Hong Kong were also contacted by Sony to identify the hackers.