PS3 Hacked Using Official Controller 292
YokimaSun writes "The PS3 Hacking War took on a new turn few days ago with Sony releasing a new firmware that blocks USB devices, supposedly aimed at cloned PS3 Joypads, but more than likely to stop the efforts of hackers. Today the PS3 is now hackable using its own Sixaxis/DualShock 3 Controllers. How will Sony stop people now from playing emulators on the PS3?"
Give up (Score:4, Interesting)
Adopt the kindle attitude to hacking.
Good! (Score:4, Interesting)
Re:Why not boycott PS3s (Score:5, Interesting)
Re:Why not boycott PS3s (Score:2, Interesting)
I don't understand why you folks keep buying such consoles and other locked down devices.
Here's why [andriasang.com]
Re:Meanwhile (Score:5, Interesting)
2. You're making it sound way more complicated than it is, my friend, and I think you know it. The right Direct X version? Windows Update takes care of that. Was the last time you used Direct X in 1995 or something? The rest of the items you listed can be easily figured out by about 30 minutes of reading.
3. I beg to differ. With PC games I can still modify the games, and enjoy user made content, even if the game has DRM like Steam. I don't mind a company trying to keep their game from being pirated. The console itself IS the DRM. You're not free to do anything custom to any of the software you have for it. I'd say that is more invasive than anything for the PC.
The USB lockdown screwed me over (Score:5, Interesting)
I have multiple 3rd party controllers that no longer work with the PS3.
So lawyers that like cases they're guaranteed to win - who wants to join me in a class action against Sony?
We're gong for full-out charges of fraud, bait and switch, deceptive and misleading advertising, and theft of services.
I think the dollar amount sufficient enough to garner media attention will be 100 BILLION dollars.
Oh, and we need to let the EU know that Sony committed massive fraud against them, as well.
Re:Meanwhile (Score:3, Interesting)
No, he is correct (Score:2, Interesting)
Most professional politicians at the federal level in the US are lawyers. As such, it is in the best interest of themselves and their guild to make "the law" as convoluted, arcane and incomprehensible as possible, in order to insure present and future lucrative job security.
Ever wonder why we have no obvious simple real patent reform? It would cost the lawyers guild too much money. Tax code simplification? Cost the lawyer guild too much money. Rein in corporations and make individuals responsible for all actions? Lawyers guild loses out big time. "IP" issues? and etc.
Look at most issues, and especially with finance, but it goes across the spectrum, and you'll find the common sense easy solution is always avoided, because *it would cost the lawyer guild too much (lost) money*.
Now look again who "makes the laws", then "interprets" the laws? Professional lawyers. A clear conflict of interest this is ignored on purpose. It is always to their benefit to make things way way WAY more complicated than they need to be.
No more PSN for me... (Score:5, Interesting)
Re:The USB lockdown screwed me over (Score:3, Interesting)
"Was to be expecting no"
No, it was NOT to be expected. When you have Bluetooth logos on your hardware, you expect any fucking bluetooth device to work with it, as THE STANDARD REQUIRES.
I have some headsets that also will not work with the PS3.
Re:The OtherOS was used to break the hypervisor (Score:4, Interesting)
Actually, I'd say that they took perfect revenge. "Fuck you, you took away my options because you're pissy about piracy? Well, suck on this, I'mma making piracy goddamn trivial, you assholes."