Sony sued for removing "Other OS" feature on PS3s

[matrix86]

"Without limitation, services may include the provision of the latest update or download of new release that may include security patches, new technology or revised settings and features which may prevent access to unauthorized or pirated content, or use of unauthorized hardware or software in connection with the PS3™ system."

Sony can argue that the "other OS" prove to be a security risk and it'll most likely fall under the statement above which the user agreed to when they bought the PS3.

You didn't need to add in the security risk issue. That statement is enough for them to win this case. Having access to the internet gives you plenty of access to unauthorized or pirated content. But the biggest issue is whether or not you will still be able to get that content. If you still have access to it regardless of the "other OS" feature then they don't really have anything solid here. Just plain and simple access to the internet is a security risk.

 

[Guest]

I can understand the frustration of this 5 or so people arguing the removal of this feature but they're forgetting that this doesn't hinder the PS3 on what was intended to do for the user, they also agreed to the user agreement which allow Sony to do just this. For them to win the case over Sony, they have to prove that this somehow caused severe problems to the masses of users when they use their PS3s after the removal of this feature, or prove that this severely hindered the PS3's ability to work as intended, they'll have to have conclusive evidence of this and just not throw the words "consumer rights" out there, it'll be a very tough battle for the plaintiff. We'll have to see how it plays out, I doubt it'll go anywhere though.

 

[RealXboxMaster]

Thks for the advise. I understand that I can build a cheap PC and put Yellow dog onit. I custom build PC's for a living. My point what I'm trying to make here is that. Sony had no right to do that whether people will use it or not. So people that are using it as a PC.. now are screwed cause they cant update ther FW and go online if they dont update. Sony should of relized this before releasing ther Piece Of Sh.t 3 =PS3. They made sooooooooo many promises about ther system before launch. And still to this day screwing ther loyal customers. Slowly removing features. It's not really an update , it's a downgrade. They should give consumer a choice not by eliminating a feature that customers had paid for.

 

[Guest]

Without prejudice..

its obvious the majority here have no bloody clue as to the difference in in power from a CBEA {Cell Broadband Engine]], an the typical pathetic x86 PC crap [though they have come far, but still, but since those technically challenged and uninformed individuals who don't care and could not install or make use of the feature because it involved more then using 3 braincells [typical of what is required to play your avg game (yes sarcasm and stereotyping.. woaw in one sentence too!) - that large corporations at there will dictate and do whatever they want, weather it be against the law or not and give ultimatums to consumers who purchased the product with the expectation that they would not up and rip a major [yes, its major, sorry gamers, but the PS3 was marketed as a home entertainment/computer/and games machine [covering off all areas.. when first released, you had few games, few blu-rays, but one hell of a kick *** processor which you had access to - [if you have a slim, you do not have any right to comment on the subject as this does not involve you]

When you people who are not giving a crap and allowing company's do as they please to stuff you paid for , may the manufacture of your vehicle [if you can afford one] remove its engine to prevent you from potentially speeding as excuse , or your the normal pc you own, have them come and disable the HD' so you cant store any warez or anything on it, or hell, disable the cpu in it so you definatly cant potentially play or run any pirated stuff [even if you purchase all content you use], so you know what its like to be screwed and not get any enjoyment outta it... sheep like you who are the reason WHY company's end up going so far and thinking they can get away with anything, because you blow it off as who cares, doesn't effect me, well, guess what, it does. .. and eventually its gonna bite you in the *** because you did not do a damn thing .. and for that i say, you all deserve it.. [direct all comments to devl null, as i wont be reading this thread so pointless in your complaints and flaming -i wont see it, but if it makes you feel any better, go for it ... ]

-wonders if his suggestion to individuals on certain Sony forum to use class action lawsuit caused this, if so, I'm happy, if not, im still happy, as [If any of you have ever read the licensing agreement when you install the firmware -doubtful- READ IT.. see just what you are giving Sony the right ot do to equipment you own -which includes, literally, ability to brick it [i know quite a lot about the technical aspects of it, and differences in versions and hardware models, flawed engineering comes to mind when i think of xbox360, i think Sony learned something from MS's marketing [just to bad ms' looses out on $ of every unit sold , unlike Sony who now profits..]

... now.. the big question is out of all the people bashing over this class action lawsuit, have any of you read the lawsuit claims against Sony? if not, go educate yourself and read it.. and ask yourself, if "other os" was some other feature that YOU had purchased item for, and it was removed, how would you react? [remain over the barrel or fight back -which is exactly what a class action lawsuit is meant to do, speak for the millions who got screwed outta feature and Sony's ultimatums .. you do what we want or else.. sorry.. I am not one of the sheep.. those who wish to be one, don't expect a sweater when they steal your wool

a person who bought and uses the "other os" to gain access to processor that falls short by itself from wiping 500th place on top 500 supercomputers off list, a few more cell processors and hey, system in 500th place gets bumped off .. [now, you point me to a cheap pc that has that sorta processing power and ill buy it [oh wait, already own several.. oops] -and in middle of designing 4 processor - powerXcell 8i based system [for fun of it.. -no, not same cell processor in ps3 FYI, its more powerful and doesn't revolve around the Ram bus XIO memory interface - ,and FLexIO for peripherals .- have time, have money, might as well design]

-i will never understand gamers minds, i just can't turn off over 98% of my brain AHH-. ..

all enjoy, and may your consoles survive Sony's mandatory firmware updates .. lol

peace'

 

[Guest]

So does this mean i can sue microsoft because i dont like their name? because looking from what just happened i think i can as that guy got $5mil for something he didnt make or own i mean cmon who in their right mind sue's a company like sony for something sony made and they can do anything they want freely and yet the retarded judge thinks that guy that sued sony ownes the product sony made and sold and theirfore he is allowed to get cash for somet he didnt make or even help make so i guess i can sue microsoft because their products suck *** and i dont like their name ..... does this mean i get $20billion ???? because it looks like i will.

 

[BMfan]

Ever time you guys say it's like taking out a car engine,which it isn't,that would be if Sony decided to take away the capabilitiy to play games.

 

[Guest]

If you read the TOS it clearly states they can legally remove it, not to say this correct or above the law, but it does help.

 

[Guest]

I never used it but when my pc went out I was in the middle of figure out how to put it on they had the update when that happen i was pissed but got over it seeing never used it. But now my problems with that firmware update so few pep got that sony is screwin them stickin to the story its wasnt firmware it happened upon restart after update and sys recovery works but still gives rsod many say nand chipped is to blame i say sony just needs to quit screwing everyone for this should stuck to xbox at least they fixed free out of warranty sony just deny deny and say there perfect and theres no problems but i have 4 broken ps3 and nothing to do im so sad i wasted so much money on these systems. I HOPE SONY GETS A LOT OF PROBLEMS FOR THIS i remember the commercial and how they told you about was like they were calling all hackers hey hey free games. watch on utube unless it got removed for whatever reason lol thought i would vent just talked to sony they really dont care about their customers in any way

 

[Guest]

That is the hilarious.

-Talkashie-