Request Media Kit

Is Sony Working on an

So far, the Sony-versus-the-PS3-Hackers war has been largely fought to a stalemate.  True, Sony has perhaps the bigger victory with the GeoHot ruling, but that clearly hasn’t stopped the...
Is Sony Working on an
Written by
  • So far, the Sony-versus-the-PS3-Hackers war has been largely fought to a stalemate.  True, Sony has perhaps the bigger victory with the GeoHot ruling, but that clearly hasn’t stopped the hackers from counterattacking Sony’s position.

    Sometimes, with a little help/friendly fire from Sony themselves.

    However, if the reports are true, Sony has had enough, and they are trying to end this war once and for all by introducing an “unhackable” PlayStation3 to the world of consumption.  Details of the device are still a little foggy, but the “unhackable” aspects would be featured on an updated model of the PS3, which is rumored to be a console that features a 300 GB hard drive.

    While further details about the system itself are on a slim-to-none basis, provided it actually exists, EverythingHQ.com has a little more information (via G4):

    According to what I have been told by an anonymous source Sony are already deep into plans of developing a hack-proof PS3 system. This is mainly due to the recent leaks of Killzone 3 which has worried Sony of their console becoming a mainstream threat to piracy. The hack-proof SKU will be a slim PlayStation 3 model and will contain a 300GB hard drive as an incentive to purchase the hack-proof system – the price of the SKU will be £186.99, my source informs me.

    Of course, this bears the question:  Is any electronic device truly “unhackable?”  If it’s a software-driven device, something the PS3 clearly is, the term “unhackable” is not an applicable adjective.  Perhaps Sony is trying to install some kind of kill switch that nukes the system if hacking attempts are detected.

    Considering Sony’s disdain for the PS3 jailbreak community, maybe this “kill switch” actually nukes the hacker, courtesy of an orbiting satellite.  It would be the only way to be sure — at least from Sony’s perspective.

    Thoughts on the idea of an “unhackable” PS3?  Is it possible?  Or is this more wishful thinking from a company who wants total control of their console’s market?

    Get the WebProNews newsletter delivered to your inbox

    Get the free daily newsletter read by decision makers

    Subscribe
    Advertise with Us

    Ready to get started?

    Get our media kit