googled error code, apparently related to google dns, I changed and issue hasnt came back since.

That makes sense as I have not noticed any problems with the PSN.

Were you changing DNS to watch US Netflix or something like that ?

no I dont watch netflix on my ps3, it was changed as I am just used to using google dns on all my devices.

Changing dns also wouldnt allow me to watch us netflix, for that either a us proxy or us vpn is needed.

google dns is local to the requesting address if works correctly. so 8.8.8.8 in america will be a different location to 8.8.8.8 in uk.

Edited by Chrysalis (Sun 26-Jan-14 21:49:50)

Ok.

Changing to a US DNS on the PS3 does allow you to watch US Netflix.

ok so netflix are geotracking via connected dns server, google dns wont work for that tho.

In reply to a post by astateoftrance:

Ok.

Changing to a US DNS on the PS3 does allow you to watch US Netflix.

You are right, I've seen a few companies offering that DNS service without VPN.

its here today, played it a bit. Is a change from my usual jrpg stuff

Upcoming games.

tales of symphonia chronicles - ps3
tales of xillia 2 - ps3
Tales of Zestiria - ps3
kingdom hearts 1.5 (already got) - ps3
FFX-FFX-2 HD - ps3
fable anniversary - xbox360
tales of the abyss hd - ps3

late rush of rpgs for the ps3.

ok I have just tested this thoery with x-files (american netflix only).

changed to an american dns server. x-files not listed
changed to american proxy server (hosted on same ip as my dns server). x-files listed.

so at least for me changing the dns server isnt enough. but I havent tried it on the ps3 yet only pc and wii-u.

yeah netflix arent fooled by changing dns now, most these articles were written in 2012.

http://www.reddit.com/r/cordcutters/comments/1i0acd/...

both consoles do allow a proxy to be set tho. I was just curious if changing dns would work as it would be better performance than rerouting traffic over a proxy.

unlock-us a service listed in many hits I suspect are using a reverse proxy or something.

Edited by Chrysalis (Fri 31-Jan-14 20:21:34)

Changing the DNS on the PS3 does work, I have done it myself and watched US Netflix. The problem though is that Netflix must be blocking them as they would stop working after a while and you would need to find a new number and so on. A bit of a hassle so the proxy route would probably be a better and more permanent solution.

Yes this was last year sometime when I tried it so it may well not work at all now then.