MyGaming: Watch out for exploding fake PS3 controllers, says Sony

[tinman]

Watch out for exploding fake PS3 controllers, says Sony

Sony: Counterfeit PS3 controllers “may ignite or explode”

 

[DUDE!@##$%%]

"more band for your buck" lolz - brilliant

i think its a scare tactic to try buy there expensive controllers at like R700 EACH???? BS!BS!

 

[I am Penguin]

Who cares, as long as they are much cheaper and works well!

 

[rodga]

more realistic controllers? im all for it!!!

 

[I am Penguin]

Sony disables 3rd party devices with latest firmware

http://www.examiner.com/video-game-in-national/sony-disables-3rd-party-devices-with-latest-firmware

Sony's latest firmware update, 3.50, seems to have disabled a number of third party devices. In response to the recent attempt to hack the PS3 via USB, this latest move will counter those actions by disabling third party USB devices and making the PS3 secure from such hacking methods. Aside from USB devices, the new enforcement may also cause problems for some third party controllers. As detailed on Sony's site:

 

[gregmcc]

Why don't Sony just give up - they've lost the battle

 

[Adrenalin]

Why don't Sony just give up - they've lost the battle

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