playstation store error

Well there may be a known definition for that error code, but we would need to know the actual error code.

Anyway, I was trying to download the patapon demo the other day and I was also getting an error message. I did not try a different USB port or cable, instead I tried a different computer and that worked. BTW I was using vista on the original computer.

So you might as well try a different computer if possible. Although, since you said three other (smaller?) demos downloaded fine with a different cable, it makes me wonder if your internet connection is not reliable enough and is excessively dropping information. You may want to try downloading one of the smaller demos with the first USB cable you used, if it works then it is fairly safe to say the cable is not the issue.

First I would like to say that the Network Store and the tool they give are total mess ! There's absolutely no customer support. It's a real shame and I don't recommend you to buy anything with your credit card on that site.

So finaly, after spending nearly 3 hours of my "precious time", here it is :

1. uninstall everything/anything about Playstation(R) Network Downloader,

2. go download the tool here (I've got the setup v1.00.0003 and it install application v1.0.0.11)

3. Execute the setup where you downloaded it in a prompt like this :

PSNDownloaderSetup.exe /L1033

This will force the setup to install in US/English language.

In my case I didn't reboot but because you are on Windows, you should ;)

4. IMPORTANT: Plug your PSP to your computer and get it registered/activated to the web site here. This part isn't very well describe but you must do it.

5. Go download and open any file with .XPD extension.

6. Let your firewall get the network downloader go to the internet

(C:Program FilesSonyPLAYSTATION Network Downloaderpsndl.exe)

That's it ! Hope that will help, if you have questions post them ;)

I really thought I was going to be able to fix it this time - yours was the first detailed explanation of what to do with this error.

Unfortunately, it's the same old thing - "A connection error has occurred. (0x80048101)" Can't download, even though I have been able to in the past, same psp, same computer, everything. Sony won't even acknowledge the problem. Very, very frustrating.

I got it to work again - at least temporarily. For whatever it's worth, I didn't change anything with the possible exception of having the PSP connected and in USB mode before launching the PS Store.

Things that were supposed to fix the problem that didn't: Format memory card, deactivate/activate PSP, change USB cable, etc. Good luck to others who have this problem.