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thismeintiel on 25 September 2010
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dsister said:
Booh! said:

1.From the OP: "Counterfeit PlayStation®3 Wireless Controllers [...] in some cases, may be dangerous. It is possible that some counterfeit product may ignite or explode, resulting in injury or damage to the user, your PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, or other property."

Not enough?

2."They restricted access  through usb to combat jailbreakers using dongle like things."

More?

Some unlicensed 3rd party controllers are disabled.

4.If you read all this, why did you say:

dsister said:
How is this even remotely the same? The Datel memory cards were being used for cheating. Are third party controllers being used for cheating?

Perhaps you need to refresh your memory: http://www.techflash.com/seattle/2010/08/microsoft_datel_settle_dispute_over_controllers_not_antitrust.html


1. lol at Sony propaganda. I just googled it and the only things I see being mentioned are quotes from Sony. Looks like Sony just being greedy. Wanting to sell more of it's own controllers

2. Sony should just say that. "We are afraid of piracy so those controllers you bought can't be used anymore" :D

4.  a. iirc he linked to MS blocking memory cards that could and often would be used for cheating 

      b. You are comparing Sony blocking 3rd party controllers to MS suing over copyright infringement? 

      c.  THe link you posted doesn't say anything about them being blocked. In fact it's still being sold

Actually, I think this is mostly meant to block the Dongle used to play pirate games on the PS3.  Unfortunately, a small amount of controllers no longer work, either.  Should Sony have said as much?  Sure.  But hey, it's their company to run. 

And your comment about Sony being greedy can be said about MS, as well.  "Looks like MS is greedy and just wanted to sell a few more of their own memory cards."  See?  In fact, numerous companies have made controllers that look quite a bit like the Dual Shock, so where are the Sony lawsuits over design copyright?

The reason for my original post was to point out the hypocrasy of some 360 supporters bashing Sony for blocking some USB devices, but who would probably defend MS for doing something EXTREMELY similar.  Thanks for reinforcing my point.