No more Playstation 3 for America?

shadowDOESrock · February 10, 2011, 02:42:43 PM

What happens when billion-dollar multinational technology conglomerates get in a fight? They don't gather around the flagpole after school; instead, they hurl patents at one another, fast and furious.

After filing a complaint against Korean technology company LG in December pertaining to seven US mobile phone patents, Sony finds itself the recipient of a revenge-complaint (a term we just made up) wherein LG claims that "certain electronic devices having a Blu-Ray Disc player and components thereof" violate four of its patents. That includes a lot of devices, like Bravia TVs, but only one piece of Sony hardware was singled out by name: the PlayStation 3 (Model No. CECH-2501A, if you want to be precise).

The complaints are filed with the US International Trade Commission, which has the power to block imports of products that violate US patents. So, in short, LG is looking for the ITC to keep PS3s off American shores. But since that doesn't put any cash money directly in its pockets, LG has "also filed civil suits against Sony in federal court in California, making similar claims and seeking cash compensation for the unauthorized use of its inventions," Bloomberg reports. We think we speak for everyone when we say that we liked it better when fights were settled with violence.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-02-07/lg-files-patent-complaints-against-sony-over-tvs-playstations.html
http://www.itcblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/LGbluray-complaint-4feb11.pdf

Supersonic196 · February 10, 2011, 03:01:11 PM

huh.... i wonder how this'll end...

Hakudamashi · February 10, 2011, 03:12:17 PM

Good thing I already got mine =D

Supersonic196 · February 10, 2011, 03:18:11 PM

i only have a wii and a dreamcast, so im clear.

Tanassy · February 10, 2011, 11:34:55 PM

Lol.
This'll be interesting. At least i already have my collection.

Ryltohn · February 11, 2011, 06:42:08 AM

LG you bastards. Seriously?

Sure, I wasn't going to get a PS3 anytime soon, but this is just ridicoluos. PS3 is a staple name in gaming. Keeping it away from us americans is just plain wrong. I grew up with PS's all my life. I hate to hear this kind of BS.

ell, at least a certin group of FPS shizz-loving werdios should like this-shot-

awesomealberto · February 11, 2011, 09:13:07 AM

.... i was saving up for a ps3 too....

Elija2 · February 11, 2011, 07:31:52 PM

Yes everyone, stock up on PS3s now because they are leaving the market. It's not like Sony's gonna do anything about it with all that money at their disposal, I'm sure they're fine with cutting off support for their major console right when it is finally picking up sales.

Hakudamashi · February 25, 2011, 04:42:56 PM

Its not like Americans liked the PS3 or anything like that...

SmashFinale · February 25, 2011, 09:42:14 PM

WIND THAT IS COMPLETE AND UTTER....

oh who am i kidding? Americans dont like the PS3 much... we only get it for certain games and free online so... i guess Sony can start working on this now...

inb4sarcasm

Supersonic196 · February 26, 2011, 09:10:23 AM

Quote from: SmashFinale on February 25, 2011, 09:42:14 PM
certain games

SONIC 06 WITH LONGER LOAD TIMES FTW!!!!! *shot*

nah, but really, the only reason i would want a PS3 is for lbp2. :\

jkid101094 · February 26, 2011, 09:17:48 AM

Quote from: supersonic196 on February 26, 2011, 09:10:23 AM
SONIC 06 WITH LONGER LOAD TIMES FTW!!!!! *shot*

nah, but really, the only reason i would want a PS3 is for lbp2. :\

The only reason I have a PS3 is for the few games I like that I can't play on Wii.
Soul Calibur 4
LBP/2
Fallout 3/New Vegas
MvC3
etc.

If it weren't for them I wouldn't need a PS3.

Tanassy · February 26, 2011, 02:41:15 PM

Quote from: jkid101094 on February 26, 2011, 09:17:48 AM
The only reason I have a PS3 is for the few games I like that I can't play on Wii.
Soul Calibur 4
LBP/2
Fallout 3/New Vegas
MvC3
etc.

If it weren't for them I wouldn't need a PS3.

Ah, but you do have them, so it proves you enjoy your PS3. Besides, the exclusives are wonderful.

SmashFinale · February 26, 2011, 02:43:57 PM

Quote from: Tana-Chan~ DFX on February 26, 2011, 02:41:15 PM
Ah, but you do have them, so it proves you enjoy your PS3. Besides, the exclusives are wonderful.

They have good exclusives its just that they dont have ENOUGH exclusives like the Wii and 360 has

Tanassy · February 26, 2011, 02:52:03 PM

Quote from: SmashFinale on February 26, 2011, 02:43:57 PM
They have good exclusives its just that they dont have ENOUGH exclusives like the Wii and 360 has

Most of the PS3 exclusives are fun enough in their own right. Power isn't always in numbers.

jkid101094 · February 27, 2011, 05:09:59 AM

Quote from: Tana-Chan~ DFX on February 26, 2011, 02:41:15 PM
Ah, but you do have them, so it proves you enjoy your PS3. Besides, the exclusives are wonderful.

I never said I didn't. But had those games been on Wii then I sure as hell wouldn't have bought the PS3 versions.

badgersaur · February 28, 2011, 01:17:24 PM

everyone betrayed me! Im fed up with this world!

Ryltohn · March 01, 2011, 07:22:22 AM

betrayal is part of the world badger.

Hey, was there this size of talk with the N64/PSX Copyright disc plaer fued thingy...?

Hakudamashi · March 01, 2011, 09:00:23 AM

Quote from: jkid101094 on February 26, 2011, 09:17:48 AM
The only reason I have a PS3 is for the few games I like that I can't play on Wii.
Soul Calibur 4
LBP/2
Fallout 3/New Vegas
MvC3
etc.

If it weren't for them I wouldn't need a PS3.

I know I've said this b4 but you don't need video games period

And all these things

jkid101094 · March 01, 2011, 09:39:27 AM

Quote from: windlessusher on March 01, 2011, 09:00:23 AM
I know I've said this b4 but you don't need video games period
And all these things

Video games are my life, child. Yes I do.

Ryltohn · March 01, 2011, 09:45:02 AM

LOL Wind is a hater! get him!

Video Games ARE very important. Though I could survive without thmem, the enhance my weekends so much, IU wouldnt ba AS happy wityhout them.

But I dont care ASMUCH becuase I amd more opf a sucky/casual gamer....

Hakudamashi · March 01, 2011, 12:55:23 PM

Quote from: GTCharizard on March 01, 2011, 09:45:02 AM
Though I could survive without thmem

point proven

Ryltohn · March 02, 2011, 02:12:46 AM

some people just cant though Wind. like some phone Zimbies cant survive without their phones these days. Or some perople cant survive with facebook these daysd. Same with VG's

It depends on who you are and how much you care for them.

Quote from: WindIs that okay?
Punk?

Tanassy · March 02, 2011, 02:49:36 AM

I know I'd die without VG's.

Because it means I can't get my dream job.

Hakudamashi · March 02, 2011, 09:30:29 AM

Quote from: GTCharizard on March 02, 2011, 02:12:46 AM
It depends on who you are and how much you care for them.

u serious?

Ryltohn · March 02, 2011, 10:40:51 AM

and all these things...

xSalashawty · July 07, 2011, 04:07:17 PM

They're ALREADY out of market. The only ways to buy one are knockoffs, eBay, or if someone turns one in at a gaming store.
the only reasons why Id buy one are because no one makes/sells ps2 games anymore, sly Cooper/suckerpunch stuff, and LBP.

shadowDOESrock · July 08, 2011, 09:02:10 AM

Quote from: xKáyáh'sCátpirèty on July 07, 2011, 04:07:17 PM
They're ALREADY out of market. The only ways to buy one are knockoffs, eBay, or if someone turns one in at a gaming store.
the only reasons why Id buy one are because no one makes/sells ps2 games anymore, sly Cooper/suckerpunch stuff, and LBP.

woah, really?

xSalashawty · July 08, 2011, 09:07:23 AM

Quote from: Lucyfied~ on July 08, 2011, 09:02:10 AM
woah, really?

Yep. But the person (GameStop cashier) who told me said that they ran put of money since the PS3 is "PS2 compatible" and no one apparently buys PS2's anymore(Like that's on the market..)and Sony cut down on PS3 making and shipping.
But I never knew it was this...

and now this is why I now hate Sony and became glad when my cousin quit working for them..

shadowDOESrock · July 08, 2011, 09:14:02 AM

Quote from: xKáyáh'sCátpirèty on July 08, 2011, 09:07:23 AM
Yep. But the person (GameStop cashier) who told me said that they ran put of money since the PS3 is "PS2 compatible" and no one apparently buys PS2's anymore(Like that's on the market..)and Sony cut down on PS3 making and shipping.
But I never knew it was this...

and now this is why I now hate Sony and became glad when my cousin quit working for them..

THAT is another story though

that they cut the production on the PS3 is because they are gonna reveal a new System next year. (hinthint)

As for this, Sony won & LG has to pay 200'000 Euro every day till 300'000 PS3s are sold.

Hakudamashi · July 08, 2011, 01:05:42 PM

Quote from: Lucyfied~ on July 08, 2011, 09:14:02 AM
THAT is another story though

that they cut the production on the PS3 is because they are gonna reveal a new System next year. (hinthint)

As for this, Sony won & LG has to pay 200'000 Euro every day till 300'000 PS3s are sold.

Oh gawd, I really don't want a PS4 any time soon =(

shadowDOESrock · July 08, 2011, 01:19:57 PM

Quote from: windlessusher on July 08, 2011, 01:05:42 PM
Oh gawd, I really don't want a PS4 any time soon =(

why?

The Systems are already outdated & developers are having CPU-Problems.

jkid101094 · July 08, 2011, 01:27:57 PM

Quote from: Lucyfied~ on July 08, 2011, 01:19:57 PM
why?

The Systems are already outdated & developers are having CPU-Problems.

Because no one will be able to afford the $800 system with radio, surround sound, Kinect-like motion controls (there's actually a rumor going around like that. No PS4 for jkid if it's true.), a GPS, a fucking satellite doomsday device, a tobacco roller and an easy bake oven...oh, and a water cooler for good measure.

shadowDOESrock · July 08, 2011, 01:30:42 PM

bullshit.

Sony stated that the PS4 wont be a Powerhouse like the PS3.

It will be a compared more lighter & cheapter system.

jkid101094 · July 08, 2011, 01:32:12 PM

Quote from: Lucyfied~ on July 08, 2011, 01:30:42 PM
bullshit.

Sony stated that the PS4 wont be a Powerhouse like the PS3.

It will be a compared more lighter & cheapter system.

Then how is it an upgrade...?

Hakudamashi · July 08, 2011, 01:43:42 PM

Quote from: Lucyfied~ on July 08, 2011, 01:30:42 PM
bullshit.

Sony stated that the PS4 wont be a Powerhouse like the PS3.

It will be a compared more lighter & cheapter system.

I fail to see the logic here...

shadowDOESrock · July 08, 2011, 01:46:34 PM

Obviously its gonna be BETTER than the PS3.

What i ment was, the PS3 was a Powerhouse back in 2006, right?
The Playstation 4 obviously will be at 2012 Standarts, but COMPARED to the PS3 back in '06, it wont be as of a technical POWERHOUSE.

Get it?

Hakudamashi · July 08, 2011, 01:52:57 PM

It's still gonna be expensive
And I dont have the cash

SmashFinale · July 09, 2011, 04:01:01 AM

Quote from: windlessusher on July 08, 2011, 01:52:57 PM
It's still gonna be expensive
And I dont have the cash

no one does.

Rockout909 · July 09, 2011, 06:54:17 AM

farda12 · July 14, 2011, 02:02:45 AM

You gotta be kidding with me

TailsLover2010 · July 14, 2011, 07:57:39 PM

This is why LG sucks. Never buying that shit again.

LOL NEXT THING THEY MAKE IS A HANDHELD, CALLED PLAYSTATION VITA.

Next, the PS4

lol you will never kiss your waifu

1pokemonhacker · August 01, 2011, 01:28:59 PM

*facepalm* lg are fails

No more Playstation 3 for America?

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