Sony said today it will fully restore PlayStation Network and Qriocity services in the Americas, Europe/PAL territories and Asia - excluding Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea - by the end of this week. Service updates for Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea will be available at a later date.

- Full functionality on PlayStation Store



- In-game commerce



- Ability to redeem vouchers and codes



- Full functionality on Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity for PS3, PSP, VAIO and other PCs



- Full functionality on Media Go

Full restoration for PSN includes:"We have been conducting additional testing and further security verification of our commerce functions in order to bring the PlayStation Network completely back online so that our fans can again enjoy the first class entertainment experience they have come to love," said Kazuo Hirai, Executive Deputy President, Sony Corporation. "We appreciate the patience and support shown during this time."