You know, I have been wondering something for a while... and maybe someone on this network can help me out.



If someone stole a PS3, wouldn't it just pointless. I would think that when the stolen ps3 connected to the internet, Sony would be able to tell via some kind of identification system for each individual ps3. Then just slap a red light to the stolen ps3's serial (or whatever it may be called) number and be able to tell exactly where and when the stolen ps3 connected? Then, considering there are updates frequently needed for the smooth running of the system, in say, one year the games developped would be developped under the assumption that every ps3 has said updates, and so playing these games without those updates wuold be impossible.



Now this is just my interpretation of it, but I would like to know if there is foundation to my speculation. Can a stolen ps3 connect to the internet or would it get flagged as soon as it connected?

why would they take the effort to prevent crime? crime gives them publicity. besides, it is people that get shot (not Sony, so Sony doesnt care) and it is stores that get robbed (not sony, so Sony doesnt care either). sony just wants publicity, they are a big international business and businesses like that dont care if people get hurt because of their products. remember, this si the company that made exploding batteries.

sony has made their money from the ps3's.... they are sold to the stores and the stores sell them to the public.



I work in retail, in the receiving area and have to deal with invoices and accounts payable.



true, there is a small grace period, where you can have the product and have to pay later... it allows stores to buy more stock and use the profits to cover the debts.



but if the product is stolen, the store holds the bag and the corporation still gets it money. weither the corporation cares if stores get ripped off after they get their peice of the pie... probally not.