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Sony Unbans Users That Were Banned Erroneously After Massive Chargeback By Paypal

If you were banned recently by Sony from PSN, you might just get your account back again.

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SpaceRanger2510d ago

*Oh PayPal...

Fixed it for you so that it doesn't sound like you're trolling again.

gangsta_red2510d ago

Sure about that? Because with the info in the actual article and Sony not making any official statement it sure does seem that blame can be placed on Sony.

***[UPDATE 2] Going on from the case of the customer who phoned PayPal regarding the issue. His payment that was returned was sat in Pending until today, He has since confirmed that the funds were released by his bank to Paypal. This could back up the idea that the error is Sony's.

[UPDATE 1] A customer's phonecall to PayPal suggests the blame lies with Sony. The call stated 'This error is on Sonys end and is to do with them closing or somehow limited their GDP account, meaning that the funds didn't credit the accounts.' Another customer in contact with Sony says the company finds PayPal to be at fault.***

Unless there is an article that I missed it does seem strange that PayPal would have this problem with Sony and not any other gaming service.

darthv722510d ago (Edited 2510d ago )

I believe the nature of a 'charge-back' stems from one transferring agency cannot access an account to which the funds are supposed to be transferred to. PP receives the funds from the individuals and transfers it to Sony but in this case something was wrong with that account so the funds went back to PP (not so much the individuals just yet). Sony doesn't receive the $$ for transactions tendered and therefore bans the accounts in question.

At least that is what it sounded like happened. Once Sony gets their account in order, PP can release the funds and all will be happy again.

JackBNimble2510d ago

Hey gangsta
It's called life, deal with it. Every day in the real world shit happens that seems unfair, at least Sony is trying to fix the situation.

gangsta_red2509d ago

@Jack

Gee, thanks for the life changing advice. Not sure what it has to do with anything but I'll be sure to get that tatted on my back.

bustabass2509d ago (Edited 2509d ago )

Gangsta_red I tried to buy something on eBay the other day but couldn't because there was a problem with my PayPal account (I had to delete my card details and start again) The money I paid through PayPal for my ps plus is still pending a whole two weeks I'd payed for it, I'm guessing it's a PayPal problem to be honest with you, that's my honest opinion :)

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darthv722510d ago

It was Sony... But thank you for playing.

2pacalypsenow2509d ago

Dont be mad you got nothing to play...

jlove4life2509d ago

@darth 72 it was fixed but nice troll

Silly gameAr2510d ago

You guys are really hunting for that negative Sony news to jump on, aren't you, even if they're not the ones at fault.

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Kiwi662510d ago

So when the evidence hints at Sony you want to ignore that because you believe they never make any mistakes and so its just some big witch hunt, geez talk about being brand loyal

Silly gameAr2510d ago (Edited 2510d ago )

@Kiwi66

Not brand loyal, just aware. Trust me, when Sony F's up, I don't ignore that ish.

@Haurus
So, if we were to call Sony customer service what would they say? That the fault lies with Paypal? Why did this only affect some PSN users that use paypal, and not all? I use paypal to buy games from PSN from time to time, and I didn't have any problems. What's that about? If this was Sony's fault, wouldn't all accouts that use paypal be affected?

jaycptza2509d ago (Edited 2509d ago )

No it was caused by chargebacks from Pay Pal, that SONYs system blocked accounts due to non payment. I work in payment operations for a fintec company.

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subtenko2509d ago

SO what are you saying they should unban them? :/ Just say what you really wanna say.... no matter how dumb it is.....

RommyReigns2509d ago (Edited 2509d ago )

Keeping an eye on PayPal to see if they offer a great 'we're sorry' deal over the next week, they usually have 'spend X amount, get £5/£10 PSN credit free' kind of deals available in the UK but there could be a great one incoming.

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Rimeskeem2510d ago

PayPal is such a scummy company. I wish there was an alternative to their type of service.

fenome2510d ago

I've never used them for anything, I just get PSN Cards or use prepaid cards for PSN.

gangsta_red2510d ago

Really? I have used PayPal before and never had a problem. What exactly have they done to be considered scummy... especially in this car where everything seems to have turned out all right?

Prince_TFK2509d ago (Edited 2509d ago )

Well anyone or anything that make Sony look bad on this site are scummy. According to most N4G-er.

Rimeskeem2509d ago

I've had problems with them and returns and so on including extra accounts made that I am positive I didn't make.

Kribwalker2509d ago

@kun
That's true. If you go to the metro review of crash bandicoot you'll see the first comment was "less then an 8? Now on my review blacklist site"

DigitalRaptor2507d ago

@ Kribwalker

One person = "most N4G-er" ?

LOL, you're reaching.

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Eidolon2509d ago (Edited 2509d ago )

PayPal has been amazing for me.. Pretty sure any company is scummy for someone.

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Tons of games coming to Game Pass soon

Coming to Game Pass: Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Immortals of Aveum, Lords of the Fallen, and more!

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thesoftware7307h ago

What a great Month!

HB 2!
LoF and Hunti are all on my list!

romulus236h ago

Just recently finished playing Immortals of Aveum on PSplus extra, can definitely recommend it to those who like fps magic wielding type games, it's really good.

Elda5h ago

I own & played Immortals Of Aveum & Lords Of The Fallen already. The only game on that list I'm going to try is Hellblade 2.

H94h ago

Chants Of Sennaar is a favorite of mine, if you like to figure things out as you go, literally decipher what the hell is going on, play it it's amazing

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Microsoft's Absurd Antics Have Me Scared For Dishonored And Arkane Lyon's Future

With Arkane Austin no more and Lyon living for who knows how long, the superb Dishonored is in serious danger; Microsoft cannot be trusted.

Relientk7723h ago

I love the Dishonored series so much and really want Dishonored 3. Microsoft better not screw this up.

JEECE20h ago

I mean, I think the fans will probably kill Arkane Lyon by cooking up reasons to hate whatever they do next without playing it. I've never seen a game so artificially disliked as Deathloop.

thesoftware73020h ago

Lol, why don't we just say, we are worried about all studios owned by MS now. They will keep closing studios until they have none left ...🙄

Skuletor17h ago

Just merge them all into a single studio, have it churn out a single Call of Duty every year and call it a day, lol.

Barlos17h ago

Don't be scared, you'll be fine.

Skuletor17h ago

It's exputer, fine is one word I would not associate with them.

Profchaos16h ago

I think it's becoming clear based on matt bootys comments there's no future for any IP that can't sell above 10 million within the launch window. But is also a small game that gives them prestige

/S it's beyond a joke right now

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Xbox No Longer Has Its Head In The Game

Microsoft & Xbox have shut down Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks to lay off more workers, insinuating that they're not in the game anymore.

XiNatsuDragnel3d ago

They're headless for a long time because closing tango isn't exactly a good move

PapaBop2d ago

Ever since that cringe Kinect reveal they've never been the same. They used to make some amazing games and do great deals with third parties Early on in the 360 era they had games like Chromehounds and Shadowrun, both well ahead of their time. Now instead of nurturing their studios, they'd rather gaslight gamers and throw billions on pre existing studios. Not sure how Spencer is still in a job, I wouldn't trust him to organise a piss-up in a brewery.

Father__Merrin2d ago

We've said all along Spencer needs to go. I wish xbox went back to xbox only with new gears fable forza halo releases lots of third party releases

Those early rainbow 6 Vegas days and phantasy star universe are gone forever

S2Killinit2d ago

MS has its head in the game but the game they are playing is something different from what console gamers expect from a platform. MS’s end game has always been to use the xbox as a trojan horse.

XiNatsuDragnel2d ago

Lol that's funny well this plan they have isn't working homie

1Victor3d ago

“Acquisitions always come with cuts”

343 trillion points shield activated
343 trillion percent damage negate activated
All damage reduced to 1 for 343 trillion turns.
MICROSOFT DEFENSE FORCE IS A GO

Tacoboto3d ago

Especially for Microsoft, when Booty pretty much said they didn't know how to handle that many studios.

Why even make the acquisition then.

-Foxtrot3d ago

Didn’t they make the swipe for Bethesda when Sony wanted like 6 months exclusiveness for Starfield

It’s like…chill, you got Rise of the Tomb Raider for a year.

romulus233d ago

Do they always come with senseless cuts becasue that's exactly what cutting Tango was, senseless.

H93d ago

Everyone's acting now that game companies care about games and Xbox is committing the Ultimate betrayal, they are all like this and you have just been quiet about it for far too long

Nuclearmoon3d ago

I wonder if Microsoft do pull out of the console market that it might open the door for valve to relaunch the Steambox. Competition is good for the industry but Microsoft don't even seem to be trying anymore.

UltimateOwnage2d ago

Steam / Valve are one of the few truly pro-consumer bright spots in gaming right now. Thankfully.

Jingsing1d 11h ago

From all the money Valve make from Steam they reinvest almost 0 into creating new AAA titles for the PC platform, Absolutely no giving nothing back in that regard. Wake up.

jwillj2k43d ago (Edited 3d ago )

“Your game has won some pretty significant awards and is a show piece for where we want to go in the future.”

1 hour later.

“We’re gonna have to let you go. You can’t cover our 100 billion dollar acquisition. Oh and take your awards too 👍🏾”

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