(And yet another) PlayStation 3 hack

[Hempire]

I don't think they'll be doing it anytime soon. From what I know, PS2s aren't dead like the 3DO, so they might just as well use this to their advantage (meaning that they'll want to keep the PS2 alive in the market as long as time permits it). Blah, marketing.

I really want the Linux to be some sort of legal homebrew though, but Sony might be thinking that its users would be able to find a way to hack the PS3 using the OS itself (or at least indirectly support piracy of a different medium). Other than that, they probably just want to just keep the status of the PS3 purely as a gaming console, or it'll bring them more issues regarding the machine (most likely being piracy).

Having ps2 enabled NOW...will benefit sony. Sure you can still sell the hardware but a simple software update would barely cost anything. At what cost??? SO LITTLE....no packaging....no transportation cost...inventory costs...labor cost...blah blah....all you need are CODES...
Good for the environment. No need to MANUFACTURE MORE stuffs.


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*insert ps2 emulator code* >> *charge people because you want more money sony. =)

*insert KABAZILLION exclusive titles available for download*
*release more 3rd party titles*
*more profit*
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I still disagree on their decision on Linux. There WAS NO THREAT AT THAT TIME....pulling Linux out WAS TOTALLY UNNECESSARY, in my opinion it only sped up the process for piracy.

I don't really care much for piracy.
I'm more into homebrew and unlocking the FULL POTENTIAL of the PS3.