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Grand Theft Auto 4 Cannot Connect to My Game Provider

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 4 serves up a bevy of competitive and cooperative multi-player scenarios. Players can connect through the online services unique to the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC versions of the game and play against others using the same hardware. The "Cannot connect to game provider, please try again later" error is unique to the PlayStation version of the game and signifies a network error. If the error is in your home network, retrying the connection or configuring the network can solve the issue. If the problem is due to provider downtime or error, then you must wait for the provider to resolve the issue.

Instructions

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  Restart the system to resolve a one-time error. A hiccup in the network connection may result in the error, and refreshing the PlayStation Network can resolve it. Turn the system off, then restart it and reconnect to the network. If the PlayStation Network connection is operational, but the error persists, then a problem with the service provider must be resolved by the developer. If the system cannot connect to the network, continue to troubleshoot the system's connection.
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  Ensure the PS3 system has an active Internet connection. The router or modem may not have power or be disconnected from the wall socket. If the router seems operational but does not supply an Internet connection, unplug it from its power supply. Wait several seconds and reconnect it to reset the device, and then try to sign in to the PlayStation Network.
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  Wait for any service downtime to end. Grand Theft Auto has experienced downtime in the past, and network maintenance or a glitch in operation can cause the service to remain inoperative for a period. Visit Rockstar's Newswire website for recent updates and news about Rockstar services, including Grand Theft Auto 4. Rockstar's official Twitter feed is also available from the Newswire site.

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