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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.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 (http://www.itcblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/LGbluray-complaint-4feb11.pdf)
huh.... i wonder how this'll end...
Good thing I already got mine =D
i only have a wii and a dreamcast, so im clear.
Lol.
This'll be interesting. At least i already have my collection.
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-
.... i was saving up for a ps3 too....
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.
Its not like Americans liked the PS3 or anything like that...
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...
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inb4sarcasm
Quote from: SmashFinale on Feb 25, 2011 09:42 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. :\
Quote from: supersonic196 on Feb 26, 2011 09:10 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.
Quote from: jkid101094 on Feb 26, 2011 09:17 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.
Quote from: Tana-Chan~ DFX on Feb 26, 2011 02:41 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
Quote from: SmashFinale on Feb 26, 2011 02:43 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.
Quote from: Tana-Chan~ DFX on Feb 26, 2011 02:41 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.
everyone betrayed me! Im fed up with this world!
betrayal is part of the world badger.
Hey, was there this size of talk with the N64/PSX Copyright disc plaer fued thingy...?
Quote from: jkid101094 on Feb 26, 2011 09:17 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 :P
And all these things
Quote from: windlessusher on Mar 1, 2011 09:00 AM
I know I've said this b4 but you don't need video games period :P
And all these things
Video games are my life, child. Yes I do. :P
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....
Quote from: GTCharizard on Mar 1, 2011 09:45 AM
Though I could survive without thmem
point proven
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?
I know I'd die without VG's.
Because it means I can't get my dream job.
Quote from: GTCharizard on Mar 2, 2011 02:12 AM
It depends on who you are and how much you care for them.
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u serious?
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and all these things...
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.
Quote from: xKáyáh'sCátpirèty on Jul 7, 2011 04:07 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?
Quote from: Lucyfied~ on Jul 8, 2011 09:02 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..
Quote from: xKáyáh'sCátpirèty on Jul 8, 2011 09:07 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.
Quote from: Lucyfied~ on Jul 8, 2011 09:14 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 =(
Quote from: windlessusher on Jul 8, 2011 01:05 PM
Oh gawd, I really don't want a PS4 any time soon =(
why?
The Systems are already outdated & developers are having CPU-Problems.
Quote from: Lucyfied~ on Jul 8, 2011 01:19 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.
bullshit.
Sony stated that the PS4 wont be a Powerhouse like the PS3.
It will be a compared more lighter & cheapter system.
Quote from: Lucyfied~ on Jul 8, 2011 01:30 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...?
Quote from: Lucyfied~ on Jul 8, 2011 01:30 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...
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?
It's still gonna be expensive
And I dont have the cash
Quote from: windlessusher on Jul 8, 2011 01:52 PM
It's still gonna be expensive
And I dont have the cash
no one does.
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You gotta be kidding with me
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
*facepalm* lg are fails