23 Sep, 2010
Sony’s latest Playstation 3 firmware update, version 3.50 was released this week to introduce Blu-Ray 3D playback and better Facebook integration, but according to CVG, that is not all. In addition to these updates, Sony have also included a feature aimed to disabling the use of third party controllers and varying other unspecified USB devices on their systems.
The announcement was made on Sony’s main website, and they were quick to upload their comments in regards to their decision, defending the move as a measure aimed to protect the quality and safety of their product, and as such would not support what they call ‘counterfeit’ products.
“Counterfeit PlayStation3 Wireless Controllers, which are practically identical in appearance to genuine PlayStation3 Wireless Controllers, have been discovered in the market. SCEA advises consumers to be cautious when buying PlayStation3 Wireless Controllers from uncertain sources as the quality, reliability and safety of counterfeit products is uncertain, and 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 PlayStation3 computer entertainment system, or other property. Moreover, SCEA does not support continued functionality of counterfeit or unlicensed controllers in system software updates and these devices may cease to function in the future because of system software updates.”
The news follows the controversy surrouding a previous firmware update, which eliminated the ability for PS3 owners to run operating systems such as Linux on their consoles.
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