Sony Update Bricks Playstations

Stoobalou writes "A controversial update which was seeded by Sony in order to remove the ability to run Linux on the Playstation 3 games console has caused a storm of complaints. The 3.21 firmware upgrade, which removes the security hole provided by the 'Install Other OS' widget used by lots of educational institutions and hackers alike, also removes the console's ability to play games... turning it into a very expensive doorstop."

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Re:Par for the course?

[commodore64_love]

Then I'd have to alter my plan slightly:

- Try to get Sony to fix the "fat" PS3 they broke.
- Wait.
- If they refuse to fix my damaged property, then I'd mail-order a new "slim" PS3 from Sony directly. I'd return the fat PS3 using tracking or Delivery confirmation.
- Wait.
- After about 1.5 months I'd call my credit card company and dispute the charge, saying that I returned the PS3 (as sony told me to do) and have not yet received a refund. I'd provide the tracking/DC number for proof.
- Wait.
- The credit card company would refund the money. Sony would ultimately be stuck with the property THEY destroyed - as it should be. That's justice.