“The PlayStation 3 is the only product I know that loses features throughout its lifecycle. Software PS2 emulation, SACD playback, and OtherOS support are all just software switches you can flip. It’s unbelievable you would go and flip one, not just on new boxes you are shipping, but on tens of millions already in the field.” – George Hotz
I had a slightly, erm, visceral, reaction to this the other day:
http://waxingerratic.wordpress.com/2010/03/29/yeah-youre-gonna-have-to-give-that-back/
If I ever need a counter to the whole “Nintendo is a control freak” meme; these two links are checkmate, bitch!
Nintendo looks like a pirate in comparison to Sony. Ouch.
@gregory: I think control is fine, but it depends on the company and how they do it. Apple and Nintendo for example are famous/infamous for controlling the hardware, software, etc, but it works for them and for their consumers.
In this case, with Sony, it’s not quite the same: They’re literally removing feature after feature with each OS update. They aren’t explaining themselves very well either, making it much worse.