Sony Unwittingly Retweets PlayStation 3 Jailbreak Code
Sony Unwittingly Retweets PlayStation 3 Jailbreak Code
Posted 02/09/2011 at 9:19am
| by Paul Lilly
10
Comments
Print
Oh Sony, how silly can you be? The PlayStation 3 maker has been stirring up quite the stink over the online publishing of PS3 jailbreak code that allows unsigned software to run. In its attempt to put the genie back in the bottle, Sony's been threatening to sue anyone who posts links to the code, but that's only the beginning. Did you watch the YouTube video made by PS3 hacker George Hotz, or even just comment on it? If so, Sony wants to know. In an ironic twist, Sony should considering suing itself.
You know Kevin Butler, the fictional Director of Rumor Confirmation, VP of First Person Shooter Relations, and other made-up positions at Sony? Well, Sony also created a Twitter account for its marketing figure, and whoever's in charge of it made the mistake of retweeting the very jailbreak code Sony has been trying so hard to erase from the Internet, Engadget reports.
The tweet was originally sent to Kevin Butler by Travis La Marr (@exiva). @TheKevinButler responded by saying, "Lemme guess... you sank my Battleship?," and proceeded to retweet the code. Oops! It didn't take long for news of the blunder to spread and for the message to be removed. But does this mean we'll have to add "Defendant" to Kevin Butler's list of positions?
More like this
10
Comments
Comments are closed on this article
mothrpe
February 09, 2011 at 12:26pm
Whenever I read about companies like Sony engaging in this insanely aggressive clampdown on piracy breaks I wonder if they are seeing the big picture.
In analyzing this situation from a business standpoint I wonder if they have taken into account and quantified the cost of these aggressive actions. The backlash and negative press and attitude towards your company this is generating is no doubt a loss to your company and your backend in the long run.
On the other hand, you could simply embrace it and hire George Hotz for your company to learn from. And restore linux functionality. Hell, you could have a homebrew competition. You would be a trailblazer in the community and no doubt would reap the praise of a surprised press and fanbase.
While doing this you could quietly introduce the serial key feature and make your security roughly the same to valve's steam service.
Ghok
February 09, 2011 at 1:13pm
It's mind boggling. It's like Sony hasn't been paying attention to anything. Ever.
someuid
February 09, 2011 at 11:18am
Haha. That's about as funny as the video Microsoft submitted as evidence in court regarding IE and even the judge said "wtf the title bar changed, what kind of idiot do you think I am?"
Caboose
February 09, 2011 at 12:27pm
WHen was this? I'd like to read about that. That sounds hillarious!
someuid
February 09, 2011 at 5:05pm
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_v._Microsoft#Trial
Third paragraph that starts with "A number of videotapes were submitted as evidence ......"
AdeptHavok
February 09, 2011 at 10:07am
Someone's been watching too much Dexter, haven't they?
Kevin Butler is the VP of Awesome PlayStation Goodies, not Kyle Butler, the alter ego of Dexter Morgan in HBO's hit series.
Although if Kevin Butler doubled as an insanely awesome serial killer, that'd be cool too.
stige
February 09, 2011 at 6:13pm
*cough Showtime's *cough* hit *cough* series *cough*
great series, btw.
Connect with MaximumPC
Featured Content
The gang discusses the GTX 690, Trinity, Ivy Bridge, Amazon, big-box stores, MMOs,...
This month's issue
Feature
Build a PC On Any Budget
Feature
Cloud Services Showdown
How-To
Encrypt Your External Drive
Build It
Upgrade an X58 Rig
Most Commented Articles
Latest Max PC Tweets
- maximumpc: Original RickRoll Video Returns to YouTube After 24-Hour Copyright Hiatus http://t.co/MaH9Sxyy2 days 3 hours ago
- maximumpc: Corsair has decided not to go forward with its $78 million IPO, citing weak equity market conditions http://t.co/A5a4DAzj2 days 3 hours ago
- maximumpc: Want to work at Maximum PC? Our Online Managing Editor, Alex, is moving away, so we need a new one. http://t.co/9Z7JCh0E4 days 1 hour ago
