Sony PS3 to Stop Support of Linux

Monday, March 29, 2010 - 14:02 PM

TOKYO - Since its launch in 2006, one of the most interesting features in the Playstation 3 is its ability to run on open operating systems, or who is known as Linux. But starting next month, console games will not be compatible anymore.

From 1 April, Sony is releasing a new firmware for the PS3 that is named v2.21. The presence of this new firmware, which was mentioned as one way to remove the operating system from pre-slim PS2 model earlier. Although SCEA Senior Director of Corporate Comunication & Social Media, Patrick Seybold refused, saying this firmware update just simply because of security alone.

He also said that the firmware update will help ensure that PS3 owners will continue to have access to a variety of games and entertainment content from the SCE and content partners on a more secure system. So that was launched from Kotaku, Monday (29/3/2010).

Of course, this is the cessation of the PS3 on Linux done covertly. Because, if you refuse to upgrade, you will no longer be able to get into the PlayStation Network or to play PS3 games (or Blu-Rays), which requires v3.21 or higher.

People who already have Linux on the PS3 and choose to receive updates v3.21 should move any relevant matters in other places, because they will not be able to access the data that follow the updates.

Security is an interesting reason, remember that time PS3 Slim's initial announcement of losing the support of Linux. In fact Sony promised that this feature will not be disabled from future firmware release.

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