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Originally posted by Volv
[Paying for online] ensures ongoing maintenance and high standards of the service and is hence beneficial to both the user and the company.
The only reason Sony is choosing to lose money on the PSN is because they're fighting a battle which they can't afford to lose, just don't expect your current standards to last.
I give to you Exhibit A:
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Originally posted by http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23962652-661,00.html
The PS3 update firmware update version 2.4 was recalled just hours after its release, after gamers reported that the installation crashed their consoles.
Users said the problem affected all models of the PS3 and caused glitches ranging from microphones not working to games "freezing" before they loaded.
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Technology website Kotaku said affected PS3 consoles may be fixed by reformatting the hard drive - a move which would erase the owner's data, including saved games and user profiles.
Good to know it was thoroughly tested before mass distribution. Oh well, I guess you get what you pay for.
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