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Blame Gaming - Is the Blinking PS3 Sony's Fault?

Posted by Zonk on from the finger-pointing-with-blank-media dept.

mattnyc99 writes "After discovering a blinking problem associated with the HDCP handshake from an HDMI cable to the PlayStation 3, then solving it, Popular Mechanics has now set off a mini-war between Westinghouse and Sony. The 1080p TV set maker appears to be blaming Sony as the source of the blinking PS3, and the two powerhouse companies have organized a meeting to settle the score. From the article: '[Westinghouse had] one suggestion for PS3 owners with blinking Westinghouse televisions: Purchasing an HDMI to DVI adapter to bypass HDCP. Average cost of an adapter: $30. As we reported last week, Popular Mechanics has found an even easier solution: Unplugging the HDMI cable, and then plugging it back in'"

6 of 103 comments (clear)

  1. There's only one way this can be settled... by haddieman · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...STARING CONTEST!!!!!

  2. Super Mario Kart by splutty · · Score: 3, Funny

    Is obviously the best tool in this 'contest', without any doubt.

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  3. Rainbow Road by SighKoPath · · Score: 2, Funny

    Is the most appropriate course to play in this contest.

  4. Ahh, StupidDRM strikes again... by nweaver · · Score: 2, Funny

    Why they didn't just have HDMI's "copy protection" be ROT13?

    It wouldn't be any less secure than the stupid crypto they used, would still make sure the DMCA anti-circumvention provisions are in force, and would be less likely to be F@#)$(*ed up.

    (This post has been double-encrypted with ROT13. Reading this post without authorization will violate the DMCA anti-circumvention protections)

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  5. Re:I can see it now.... by elrous0 · · Score: 2, Funny
    It will be the greatest sissy-slapfight since Sesame Street rumbled with The Electric Company.

    -Eric

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    SJW: Someone who has run out of real oppression, and has to fake it.
  6. Re:Banana peels by IcyNeko · · Score: 2, Funny

    The only blinking problem I have is blinking cluelessly at people who buy PS3s.