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The PS3 Does Less Than It Did

If you haven't heard by now, a new PS3 Firmware (v3.21) Update will be released on April 1, 2010. With it comes nothing new as in added features. What this update will do though is disable a feature, the "Install Other OS" feature that was available on the PS3 systems prior to the current slimmer models.

With this Update, it might be a good time for Sony to drop the tag line "IT ONLY DOES EVERYTHING" because over the years they have removed a few features from the PS3 that some people care about.

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Eddie201015849d ago (Edited 5849d ago )

I do believe those Ads show a PS3 slim which never had other OS support to begin with.

The majority never used it anyway so I think most of the controversy is coming from fanboys.

LordMarius5849d ago

another lame blog, probably written by one of your fellow N4G 360 fanboys

Johnny Rotten5849d ago

Great, what's next? let's hope they don't remove the USB printer option. lol

...better yet, let's hope they don't remove the voice changer option!

mrv3215849d ago

Sony are removing sparkles next another key features EVERY game console needs (but only the PS3 has) and NO ONE uses and very few care about.

LET'S ALL MAKE A BIG FUSS.

Sure the option is nice but what would you rather. PSN and your account being hacked with the possibility of hacking your PS3 or loose other OS a feature near no one uses on a regular basis... SINCE.

To install other os you need a computer, you can install linux on the PC to.

ArcFatalix5849d ago

did they? what a spin on everything.

mushroomwig5849d ago (Edited 5849d ago )

No they didn't, why? Because it was never a popular feature.

I wouldn't be surprised if people created this much fuss if Sony decided to remove the voice changer feature. xD

Anything that makes Sony looks bad is a bonus for this site.

ActionBastard5849d ago

I think it does something better...security. You don't see Eric Lempel's PSN account hacked do you?

Godmars2905849d ago (Edited 5849d ago )

Nor do you see pirated PS3 games.

Heck, for that matter most of what the PS3 does do it does it itself. The 360 needs online/XBL just to compete.

The Wood5849d ago

and still does more than the rest

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SEGA Believes Not Catering to ‘Western Tastes’ Helped Sonic Music Go Global

In an interview, SEGA Sound Team lead composer Tomoya Ohtani revealed that Sonic’s global music success didn’t come from chasing trends overseas.

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CrimsonWing692d ago

I think this is how Japanese devs need to think. Catering to the west is a terrible idea. I personally, seek out Japanese developed games because they bring a unique experience to gaming. They just stand out more that way.

Eonjay2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

What do you mean when you say this is how they 'need to think'. I understand the idea of wanting to do them without worrying about Western sensibilities but I also think a Japanese dev can do whatever the hell they want. They don't have to 'think' the way some westerner in a forum says they have to think. You think you are giving someone a compliment but you are really being weird. Its not about who you are but what you do. Last year's GOTY was a western studio that made a JRPG. You didn't see any Japanese people claim that a studio in a Western company had to think a certain way. And yes, I do understand thats not what you were saying but I think we should always challenge our own viewpoints. Personally I have love the unique experiences that devs in Japan bring and I agree they don't need to cater to Western sensibilities. I only take issue with you saying how they need to think. Thats dangerous.

shinXseijuro2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

What he’s referring to is when a company like Atlus does a game and one of the characters per se ; call one of the other kids a retard , they shouldn’t have to censor the final product because of snowflakes all the way in America that are constantly ranting on twitter . None of these folks are real fans and only look for stuff to cry about . If you start pandering too much they end up taking more than a leg and an arm . Japanese humour is so funny but I hate when it’s censored because of “ western sensibilities “

jwillj2k42d ago

Everyone understood the meaning behind the message but you. “I think” you need to go to the mirror, look yourself in the eyes call yourself an idiot sandwich.

Profchaos2d ago

The sonic music is iconic the mega drive games were some of the best on the system but i wouldn't say they were free of western influence especially since 3 was composed in part by Michael Jackson

But honestly most of the crush 40 soundtrack music lives in my head rent free

drizzom2d ago

Please. Doesn't hold a candle to Chemical Plant Zone.

Stopac2d ago

Uhhh that's a strange thing for him to say. Even in the interview he admits to listening to a lot of western music.

NotoriousWhiz2d ago

Inspiration and trend chasing are not the same thing.

Eonjay2d ago

I think its strange that the topic of Western catering comes up with Sonic at all. Sometimes things just are what they are.

TheCaptainKuchiki2d ago

Authentic japanese spirit is the right path

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Diablo III Season 38 Launches Into Server Trouble — And Players Are Already Running Into Error

Diablo III Season 38 launched with Ethereals back, but players are reporting Error 395002, disconnects, and server trouble.

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Capcom Anniversary Post Fuels Dragon’s Dogma 2 Expansion Rumors

Capcom commemorated the two-year anniversary of Dragon's Dogma 2 with new artwork that fans say contains hints of a major update.

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Daeloki12d ago

Yet another "article" based on a copium post from reddit...

jznrpg11d ago

Seems a bit late but you never know. Lies of P got a dlc way later

MayorPauline11d ago

I don't see Capcom revisiting the game outside of a Switch 2 port. It under-performed and generally when that happens any potential future content goes bye-bye.