Post: Sony Can Completely Disable Your PS3
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01-12-2011, 01:51 PM
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CLM
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Sony Can Completely Disable Your PS3
Sony is doing everything in their power to prevent piracy on the PS3. They already said that they would "fix the issues through network updates". They've even sued Geohot and Fail0verflow.
But now they may be aiming the ban hammer at psn users. After all, Sony has way more access to our PS3's then you think. Every time you turn on your PS3 a log gets sent to Sony. This can potentially show them any homebrew apps your running.
But just banning consoles isn't all, we've all known that for awhile. Now, Sony can completely disable your console if they wanted to so, whether you’re online or offline, you PS3 will remain completely nonfunctional.
If Sony can't fix this CFW expect a wave of bans to come. I'm not trying to scare you, just warning you.
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01-12-2011, 02:05 PM
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Dylan_Owns
Master of teh internetz
Sony can't brick your console because you never broke the law by installing the CFW, and by installing homebrew. If they brick your console, that's against several laws and they WILL be sued for vandalism (It IS vandalism because once you purchase it, it is legally yours, and if they break it in ANY way you CAN sue them) and since about 20% of PSN users now have the CFW, sony can't afford to lose 20% of their customers AND have all of those customers sue them, they'd go completely bankrupt.
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They CAN, but it IS illegal, you legally purchased and own that console, you have not broken any laws to obtain that console, and you have not broken any laws using that console, any damage they cause to that console maliciously is vandalism.
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Originally posted by sotgun
So why do people say that Sony can't do that because its illegal? Or Sony will lose money? Laugh out Loud.
They CAN, but it IS illegal, you legally purchased and own that console, you have not broken any laws to obtain that console, and you have not broken any laws using that console, any damage they cause to that console maliciously is vandalism.
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01-12-2011, 02:08 PM
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Mark00agent
Little One
Originally posted by Owns
Sony can't brick your console because you never broke the law by installing the CFW, and by installing homebrew. If they brick your console, that's against several laws and they WILL be sued for vandalism (It IS vandalism because once you purchase it, it is legally yours, and if they break it in ANY way you CAN sue them) and since about 20% of PSN users now have the CFW, sony can't afford to lose 20% of their customers AND have all of those customers sue them, they'd go completely bankrupt.
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They CAN, but it IS illegal, you legally purchased and own that console, you have not broken any laws to obtain that console, and you have not broken any laws using that console, any damage they cause to that console maliciously is vandalism.
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They CAN, but it IS illegal, you legally purchased and own that console, you have not broken any laws to obtain that console, and you have not broken any laws using that console, any damage they cause to that console maliciously is vandalism.
Are u sure? I really dont want get banned. Im only using this for CL.
01-12-2011, 02:16 PM
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Dylan_Owns
Master of teh internetz
Originally posted by Mark00agent
Are u sure? I really dont want get banned. Im only using this for CL.
Oh, they can ban you, they can IP ban you, console ban you, whatever. But they CANNOT disable the console, because them breaking the law is worse than us breaching their Terms and Conditions.
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01-12-2011, 02:18 PM
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Mark00agent
Little One
Originally posted by Owns
Oh, they can ban you, they can IP ban you, console ban you, whatever. But they CANNOT disable the console, because them breaking the law is worse than us breaching their Terms and Conditions.
:O how do they notice im playing in a CL? Thanks for help anyway.
01-12-2011, 02:20 PM
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E0000B6FAF25838
Nikolai Reznov
Originally posted by Owns
Oh, they can ban you, they can IP ban you, console ban you, whatever. But they CANNOT disable the console, because them breaking the law is worse than us breaching their Terms and Conditions.
When you buy anything electronic, you are buying the hardware and a license to use the software/firmware that comes with it. When you breach the ToC, Sony can revoke your license, and legally disable the software/firmware on your PS3. The only thing the consumer owns is the hardware.
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01-12-2011, 02:28 PM
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SUPERIMIAINI
Machete Don't Text!
SONY "BRICKING YOUR CONSOLE" is a catch 22, meaning legally THEY CAN'T BRICK IT because you own the hardware however SONY owns the rights AND THE RIGHT to revoke you privilege to there SOFTWARE i.e. FIRMWARE due to the fact that the PS3 can't run w/out it ehhh like I said catch 22. With that said I DOUBT, SERIOUSLY SONY would start bricking consoles all over the world as that would only SELL MORE XBOX'S...LOL plus this could only open the door for a CLASS ACTION Lawsuit against them and while SONY might win I'm sure they don't want to spend that amount of money on legal fees.
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01-12-2011, 02:37 PM
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xCamoLegend
Mario!
Originally posted by SUPERIMIAINI
SONY "BRICKING YOUR CONSOLE" is a catch 22, meaning legally THEY CAN'T BRICK IT because you own the hardware however SONY owns the rights AND THE RIGHT to revoke you privilege to there SOFTWARE i.e. FIRMWARE due to the fact that the PS3 can't run w/out it ehhh like I said catch 22. With that said I DOUBT, SERIOUSLY SONY would start bricking consoles all over the world as that would only SELL MORE XBOX'S...LOL plus this could only open the door for a CLASS ACTION Lawsuit against them and while SONY might win I'm sure they don't want to spend that amount of money on legal fees.
Completely agree worse that will happen is they will Console or IP Ban you, Best to stealth all your homebrew clear your Data Logs and return to Retail Firmware.
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