2,688 out of millions is statistically zero. Microsoft gave away quite a few of them, no doubt. But we'll probably never know exactly how many.
It's interesting how they assume that if piracy wasn't possible then all of those pirated copies would turn into sales. They all wouldn't, obviously. Some might, but not all.
Piracy is not cool, but I believe that the effects are often overstated. If developers make software worth buying then people will buy it. The evidence is all over the place.
I was wondering when the reviews would start rolling in. I guess most of the major sites have been waiting to review it.
Perhaps it isn't the game itself that needs the testing, but rather the server infrastructure to support it. It's hard to simulate load in many cases, so providing access to the game and online servers in a beta environment makes perfect sense to me.
Why are you so focused on Linux? The problem with what you're saying is that Linux in and of itself wasn't the security flaw. The method by which Sony allowed Linux to be installed and accessed on the PS3 was capable of being exploited, but through imprecise and potentially destructive means.
If someone rips out the software that Sony installed on the machine and replaces it with Linux, how is that putting the security flaw right back in?
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Now that's true love.
Typically, you don't own the electric meter on your house. That usually belongs to the electric company. You own your PS3.
The reason for not being able to roll back your odometer on your car is that there are specific laws in place to protect other consumers in the event that want to sell it again. But if you never resell it you can roll it any which way you want to because it doesn't affect anyone but you. Nobody is going to sue you for doing it, and you won't g...
I was wondering how long it would take for the EFF to speak up on this. While there's no question that Sony has the right to defend their IP, the EFF is going to try to make sure they do so fairly while protecting fair use of the equipment.
Please keep in mind, 3 of the top 4 worldwide sellers on the PS3 are shooters. Call of Duty games, no less. Based on simple numbers it appears that PS3 players prefer shooters as well.
Shooters are the most popular genre by far on both PS3 and 360 because they're some of the best multiplayer experiences available.
It's a great game, so it's not a surprise to me.
I see what you did there. Heh.
Security researchers, huh? I guess that's what they're calling hackers these days.
Rather not, thanks.
Must be a slow news day.
Funny that they think piracy on the PS3 is going to be better. They're still going to have to contend with bans at some point. It's funny watching them complain.
The author of this opinion piece sure does have tinted glasses on. Agreed, Sony innovated in areas where Nintendo and Sega didn't, and Sony introduced a lot of firsts to the industry.
The original Xbox innovated in areas where Sony didn't. Like including a built-in 8 GB internal hard drive. That meant you didn't have to buy memory cards to save your games. You only needed them if you wanted to move or share your saves.
You could put your CD's ...
That's why you wait for a later model. Nintendo is king of making subsequent version better than the first, so at some point a cheaper model with better features will ship.
I guess Kyle just doesn't have to buy one. After all, it is not a necessity. If you don't want to pay the price for early adoption then wait until the price drops. After all, something's only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.
Good nostalgia list there. I loved all of those games.
No, you're right. Pachter's name is next to the Sony numbers.