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PS3 Hacked Using Official Controller
YokimaSun writes "The PS3 Hacking War took on a new turn few days ago with Sony releasing a new firmware that blocks USB devices, supposedly aimed at cloned PS3 Joypads, but more than likely to stop the efforts of hackers. Today the PS3 is now hackable using its own Sixaxis/DualShock 3 Controllers. How will Sony stop people now from playing emulators on the PS3?"
When I bought the PS3, it had OtherOS and was not as locked down. They changed all that after purchase, which is ridiculous and I haven't bought any more PS3 games.
The PS2 "Slim" [2004] also ditched expansion options and the OtherOS. Something that seems to have been forgotten in the geek's nerd rage.
It retails for $100 and weighs 1.3 lbs.
The video game console is a social experience.
It is shared with your family and connects to the 60" Panasonic.
The geek has no leverage.
No firmware upgrades means no new Blu-Ray videos.
Try selling that idea to your wife and your kids when they spot the next Pixar flick on the shelves at WalMart.
No Red Dead Redemption. No MOVE. No 3D. No download content. No video on demand. No PlaystationHome. Social networking and gaming for 14 million.