Playstation Network Hacked Again

[ictponder]

Granted it was brute force attack but still...They need to start charging for the network and actually hire at least 1 guy to monitor the damn thing lol

Hackers Compromise 93,000 PSN Accounts

[IPD]

they do have "security" on it. problem is, sony gave a giant FU to its fans by brutally cracking down on linux. and by brutal, i mean that the guy who cracked the PS3 to REALLOW support for linux is being driven into bankruptcy by sony dogging him like a snake.

succinctly, sony is reaping what they are sowing. from installing malware for CD owners (years ago), to draconian tactics regarding the PS3, sony has been taking a nosedive in popularity. i, for one, will be overjoyed if the playstation dies a firey death. we don't need 3 consoles in the market anyways--and it's not like sony is offering anything "compelling" that you can't get on an xbox.

[ictponder]

With streaming media becoming more popular, PS3 has no obvious advantage as both the XBOX and PS3 can stream 1080p. And ask anyone who has the better online experience, it's XBOX hands down. The ONLY reason I would get a playstation is for "Dust 514" but screw that.

[DocWalt]

PS3 is a fantastic blu-ray player so it continues to sell.

[ictponder]

PS3 is a fantastic blu-ray player so it continues to sell.

I don't see the logic in renting or buying Blu-Ray when you can pay pretty much the same (or even download movies from other not so legal sources) to stream it in HD.

[FeaRpb]

Hope that means they will give me another free month in Everquest and Everquest 2 =D

[DocWalt]

I don't see the logic in renting or buying Blu-Ray when you can pay pretty much the same (or even download movies from other not so legal sources) to stream it in HD.

Neither do I... My GF seems to think there is though.

[ictponder]

Does the PS3 allow media streaming over a home network?

[DocWalt]

AFAIK You have to use DLNA but the option is there.

[UTRacerX9]

I don't see the logic in renting or buying Blu-Ray when you can pay pretty much the same (or even download movies from other not so legal sources) to stream it in HD.

Well for one, if you have a dedicated home theater, then buying a new BD when it comes out for $20-$25 and getting to own it and stick it in your library is better than paying $6 or $7 to rent it and watch it for a day. I also don't go out to the theater much, so when I buy a movie, it's actually cheaper than going to the theater when you consider the price of two tickets, popcorn/drinks, and even the gas and time to get there.

Does the PS3 allow media streaming over a home network?

Yes.

That being said... Sony has really done their best to screw their fanbase with the PS3. I still use the original model, because it gives me 4 USB ports and is backwards compatible with my old games, and the HD is easily upgradable (mine was the 60GB originally, now it's 500.) One of the best redeeming things they had in return for taking features away from the PS3 is that network play is free. If they ever started charging, I think they'd lose a ton of people who are already on the fence after the last security breach.