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→Controversies: added the PSN account requirement and the reversal of some games. Decided to keep it separate to Helldivers 2 as that was added post launch, whereas these games all were sold that way. Still is anti consumer behaviour |
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!Related Article | !Related Article | ||
!Related Video(s) | !Related Video(s) | ||
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|Warranty void if removed stickers | |||
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|Warranty void if removed stickers are illegal under the [[Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act|Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975]]., but are nonetheless used by the company. | |||
Such stickers existed at least on [https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/kuhibAgUoeTpUmSh.huge PS Two] models to prevent users from opening the console (the sticker was on top of a screw). | |||
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|Sony BMG CD copy protection {{wplink|rootkit}} | |Sony BMG CD copy protection {{wplink|rootkit}} | ||
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|The Advanced Access Content System (AACS) encryption key of Sony PlayStation 3 devices must be renewed every 12 to 18 months via software updates.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Renewing the AACS encryption key |url=https://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/video/aacs.html |url-status=live |access-date=16 Mar 2025 |website=[[PlayStation]]}}</ref> | |The Advanced Access Content System (AACS) encryption key of Sony PlayStation 3 devices must be renewed every 12 to 18 months via software updates.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Renewing the AACS encryption key |url=https://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/video/aacs.html |url-status=live |access-date=16 Mar 2025 |website=[[PlayStation]]}}</ref> | ||
|TBD. At some point, software updates will no longer be released, which will eventually lock out users from this functionality. | |TBD. At some point, software updates will no longer be released, which will eventually lock out users from this functionality. | ||
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|PlayStation 3 Removal of OtherOS with System Update 3.21 | |||
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|PlayStation 3 systems supported a feature known as "OtherOS" until system update 3.21 on April 1, 2010 with Sony stating it was removed due to "security concerns".<ref>{{Cite web |title=PS3 Firmware 3.21 Coming April 1st |url=https://blog.playstation.com/archive/2010/03/29/ps3-firmware-3-21-coming-april-1st/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 Aug 2025 |website=[[PlayStation Blog]]}}</ref> Prior to the release of the PS3 slim in November 2009, Sony stated that the slim would not support this feature that was available on the current PS3 models still available for sale.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scee.presscentre.com/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=4842&NewsAreaID=2 |title=SCEE PS3 Slim press release |access-date=2025-08-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090822130523/http://www.scee.presscentre.com/content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=4842 |archive-date=August 22, 2009 }}</ref> | |||
|Class action lawsuit, with a $3.75 million settlement in 2018, with people receiving up to $10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gearnuke.com/sony-sending-10-settlement-checks-for-ps3-other-os-lawsuit/ |title=Sony sending $10 settlement checks for PS3 “Other OS” lawsuit |access-date=2025-08-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181114062814/https://www.gearnuke.com/sony-sending-10-settlement-checks-for-ps3-other-os-lawsuit/ |archive-date=November 14, 2018 }}</ref> | |||
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|Sony Playstaytion hardware bans | |||
|2011-ongoing | |||
|Sony is banning gaming consoles on hardware level from accessing Playstation Network online services for "violation of terms of service", which makes modern game consoles useless piece of junk | |||
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|Mandatory data collection on PC ports | |||
|2020-ongoing | |||
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|PSN Account Requirement for PC Games | |PSN Account Requirement for PC Games | ||
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|Sony requires a PSN account be made or used for Playstation games ported to PC and sold on the PC, including games that were solely single player such as Last of Us Part 2<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ariyasinghe |first=Pulasthi |date=2024-11-09 |title=PSN account requirement on PC is there to keep gamers safe, explains Sony |url=https://www.neowin.net/news/psn-account-requirement-on-pc-is-there-to-keep-gamers-safe-explains-sony/ |website=Neowin}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ruiz |first=Michael |date=2024-09-25 |title=Sony Not Backing Down on PSN PC Requirement Despite Backlash |url=https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2024/09/25/sony-psn-login-required-horizon-zero-dawn-remastered-pc/ |website=PlayStation Lifestyle}}</ref>. | |Sony requires a PSN account be made or used for Playstation games ported to PC and sold on the PC, including games that were solely single player such as Last of Us Part 2<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ariyasinghe |first=Pulasthi |date=2024-11-09 |title=PSN account requirement on PC is there to keep gamers safe, explains Sony |url=https://www.neowin.net/news/psn-account-requirement-on-pc-is-there-to-keep-gamers-safe-explains-sony/ |website=Neowin}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ruiz |first=Michael |date=2024-09-25 |title=Sony Not Backing Down on PSN PC Requirement Despite Backlash |url=https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2024/09/25/sony-psn-login-required-horizon-zero-dawn-remastered-pc/ |website=PlayStation Lifestyle}}</ref>. | ||
|In January 2025 Sony removed this requirement for some games and instead offered players benefits to use PSN. However the restriction remains for other Sony games such as Until Dawn.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Qizilbash |first=Asad |date=2025-01-29 |title=New in-game content incentives coming to PlayStation games on PC |url=https://blog.playstation.com/2025/01/29/new-in-game-content-incentives-coming-to-playstation-games-on-pc/ |website=PlayStation Blog |publisher=Sony - PlayStation Blog}}</ref> | |In January 2025 Sony removed this requirement for some games and instead offered players benefits to use PSN. However the restriction remains for other Sony games such as Until Dawn.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Qizilbash |first=Asad |date=2025-01-29 |title=New in-game content incentives coming to PlayStation games on PC |url=https://blog.playstation.com/2025/01/29/new-in-game-content-incentives-coming-to-playstation-games-on-pc/ |website=PlayStation Blog |publisher=Sony - PlayStation Blog}}</ref> | ||
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|[[Crunchyroll January 2025 Terms of Service Update]] | |[[Crunchyroll January 2025 Terms of Service Update]] | ||
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|Camera monitor on Xperia phones turned into subscription | |||
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|Sony disabled External Monitor feature with software update on Xperia phones and turned it into subscription | |||
|TBD | |||
|[[Sony Xperia turns camera monitor into subscription]] | |||
|<ref group="Video References">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqPfM6lxv90</ref> | |||
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==Products== | ==Products== | ||
Audio: | |||
===Audio:=== | |||
*[[Sony's WF-1000XM4 earbuds|Sony WF-1000XM4]] | *[[Sony's WF-1000XM4 earbuds|Sony WF-1000XM4]] | ||
*Sony WH-1000XM5 | *Sony WH-1000XM5 | ||
===Gaming Consoles:=== | |||
*[[wikipedia:PlayStation_(console)|PlayStation]] | *[[wikipedia:PlayStation_(console)|PlayStation]] | ||
*[[wikipedia:PlayStation_2|PlayStation 2]] | *[[wikipedia:PlayStation_2|PlayStation 2]] | ||
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*[[wikipedia:PlayStation_5|PlayStation 5]] | *[[wikipedia:PlayStation_5|PlayStation 5]] | ||
Televisions: | ===Televisions:=== | ||
*[[Sony x900h television|Sony X900H]] | *[[Sony x900h television|Sony X900H]] | ||