The PSP is perceived to be a hackers' console. And it has long been a theory that this has hurt software sales, because many software titles do not seem to move in anywhere near the numbers that would be expected for the install base.
Thus, Sony wanted to say something and show some effort as it works to increase the quality/quantity of software available to the system. If I was a third-party developer, I would want the hardware company working to make sure that people did not get my game for free.
This is the strongest statements that I recall Sony making in this regard. Nintendo has had similar problems with the DS -- and has always been very vocal about it.
I just hope for the sake of those who love their PSP that these games do sell well -- because if they do not, for whatever reason, it probably will mark the end of significant support for the system.
Mike from Morgantown
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