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Sony Crushes UK PS2 Mod Chip Developers

Posted by Hemos on from the got-their-day-in-court dept.

SukebePanda! writes "UK mod chip developer Channel Techonology finally had their day in court with Sony, and lost big time. This judgement could have far reaching implications, with the judge implying that even playing original imports was illegal. This also wipes out any chances of seeing home brewed software on the Playstation 2 anytime soon, as well. "

5 of 506 comments (clear)

  1. sony, is it time to change the name? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    PayStation 2?
    or PainStation 2?

  2. Re:What I don't understand by DarkZero · · Score: 2, Funny

    That's exactly how the law would be enforced in a country that doesn't have an explicit policy of making the consumer take it up the ass instead of the company. If you're planning on moving to such a place, we wish you well on your long journey to Never Never Land. ;)

  3. Re:Jesus, why don't you guys actually read the art by ComaVN · · Score: 2, Funny

    I strongly advise against copying PS2 games with pen and paper. Better use an infinite amount of monkeys with typewriters.

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    Be wary of any facts that confirm your opinion.
  4. PlayStation2 can't play PlayStation2 games! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    My PlayStation2 seems to have some kind of hardware bug prohibiting it from playing PlayStation2 games - when I buy one from the US or Japan the console cannot run them, even though it clearly states on the machine packaging that it can play software marked PS2. Well it can't. Maybe Sony could replace it with a version of the machine that actually works.

  5. Re:this isn't about by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    (humor)
    What? GOD just called me and said NO. Your WRONG. GOD HAS to buy a mod chip for his PS2 because
    1. The SONY PS2 manufacturer is not able to ship as many boxes as expected due to a lack of cheap labor.
    2. He has to get an import of Grand Theft Auto, SONY didn'th think a game like that would be a big seller in the afterlife.
    3.Finally, GOD can't use the XBOX/Windows version of GTA3 because MICROSOFT HAS NO PLACE IN PARADISE.
    (/humor)