It seems that researchers using the Sony PS3 for research purposes might have to start looking for other possible machines that are going to be cost effective. When Sony has stripped the Other OS option in the new generation of PS3’s it is the mark of the end of using them in research. After all, a business aimed towards gaming and entertainment might not prioritize their needs for research. During these times, one can’t help but wonder if Sony will ever bring back the support for the Other OS option or if it will become optional or something else altogether.

Sony Play Station 3. Photo by drdemento via Flickr. Click to view the original.

Right now Sony’s selling it cheaper than before, as some bloggers have predicted. Some gamers are happy, those who want to ‘upgrade’ to it are happy. But not all. What about those [...]

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