Sony removing the Linux option from its PS3 console shows the short sighted vision that SCE has adopted in recent years. Instead of leading the way through innovation it has decided to follow it's competitor's (Microsoft' XBOX 360) closed network philosophy and try to squeeze consumers for ever red cent.
Gaming consoles are becoming a log jam to innovation for Gaming Developers and the Gaming Industry. With longer development cycles and fewer options for upstarts, the console is headed for disaster. Consumers are the ones who are losing the most. Instead of being able choose preferred services and destinations for our consoles for nominal fees, we are stuck with cable company like packaged deals. Handheld devices are providing an example of the way forward. If Sony were to continue in leading the way by recognizing the delima of the console. It would free up the industry and push interactive entertainment services in a whole new direction.
Sony, if you have difficulty understanding what I'm saying, look at Apple. It will soon have various options consumers can choose from to get services they desire. E.g. Apple TV, iPhone, iPod. These devices aren't preloaded with a bunch of stuff the consumer doesn't need. I think the controversy is as plain as day.
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