Users can no longer create a new PSN account directly from the PS3 console. New accounts must be created using a PC or mobile browser.
In essence, designed to keep the PS3’s basic functions operational with modern network infrastructure. sony playstation 3 firmware 4.89
The hacking community, led by figures like "The Flow," had reached a point where they had almost total control over the system. Firmware updates had become a game of cat and mouse. Users can no longer create a new PSN