One-Fifth of PS3 Owners Are Eyeing the Exit

[Tigurus]

I will stay with the PS3
Mostly because I already spent enough money on it and the games for it are good enough for me
I don't like the Xbox360 (mostly because of paid internet & I don't really get wet by their exclusives)
Besides, our information is stolen, so it is too late anyhow. I doubt that this would never happen with Microsoft.

Still a pity and I can see why people would switch over other consoles or even play outside (<_<).
Luckely, I got my pc which pretty much has everything I need =D

 

[raklin]

So, correct me if I'm wrong, but is this the biggest video-game related fuck-up catastrophe ever?

You're thinking of the 3DS.

And you're thinking of the ET game that nearly killed gaming in it's infantile stage.

 

[TPiddy]

To be honest, I think many of those surveyed were eyeing the exit before this even happened. I've had 4 friends in the last year join XBox Live, all of them PS3 owners. Now that 360's hardware issues are behind them it's the clear console choice for online gaming.

 

[Tony2077]

i own a ps3 and plan to till i die long live Sony and users that are converting good bye don't let the door hit you on the way out

 

[Beautiful End]

Sadly, I will remain with Sony. I hope this doesn't happen in the future but if it does, I have my ways of protecting myself against scammers. Also, I don't plan on selling ALL my games and accessories to buy an Xbox instead. I like the games and such and I'm not rich.

So whatever. It sucks but it happens. I just hope Sony learned its lesson and that...it compensates us in some way or another. Only not. Maybe PSN Plus but not us.

 

[Kajt]

Eh, I'm staying with my PS3. 360 lacks games I want.

Can't say I blame them though.

 

[Sparrow]

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[Korey Von Doom]

Well see the problem is I already have a PC, so I have no reason to want a Xbox.

 

[wulfy42]

I already canceled my credit card they had on file which is very annoying. I had automatic payments set for that card and now I have to switch everything over. I'm not overly worried though since I took those precautions but I am also not going to put any other credit card information on my PSN account anymore. I still like the PS3 for the free multiplayer though (I have an xbox360 but don't pay for their multiplayer service), and if given a choice between systems I will still usually purchase a game on the Ps3.

This is a bit rediculous, especially that they didn't happen to mention then credit card information was safe and encrypted till after many of us rushed out and canceled our cards. I object to wasting time, money and effort because Sonly did not communicate quickly or accurately about this. I also NEVER got any emails at all about these problems from sony itself. I found out about it all through the escapist.....and would have no clue there was even a problem (havn't logged into my PSN account in months) if I hadn't been logging in here.

I think that is unacceptable.

 

[Grospoliner]

Herpa derpa derp. I'm a panicky coward who runs away at the first sign of danger.

There is no such thing as perfect security. Or perfect anything for that matter. Deal with your own insecurity issues first.

 

[Dexiro]

Sony is on shaky ground for me, my confidence will be restored if they handle this well and take better precautions in future.

I'm not going to stop using Sony consoles completely though so long as they have the games I enjoy playing, it honestly just comes down to the games. Most of the current-gen exclusives that I enjoy are on PS3, so nothing is going to make me do a 100% switch to Xbox at the moment.

 

[Awexsome]

Well good job Geohotz.

By giving others the capability to break the law you've succeeded in hurting a major corporation. Go burn in hell.

Perhaps Sony could've done better but that doesn't exempt him of what he did. He let this happen with his innocent little, "Oh I can't control what people do with it." Fuck you. Fuck you Geo and die.

 

[Ainsley Bartlett]

I have both consoles and the last time I touched the xbox was when I took the batteries out of the controller to put them in something that I actually use. I prefer the PS3 to the Xbox but it's an entirely personal choice. I prefer the look of the machine and the XMB for navigation. I also prefer the controller, it's more comfortable in my hand. I just find it easier to use. I'll be sticking with playstation unless they really cock up the rebuliding of PSN.

Edit:

I also don't like paying for online games. If i'm completely honest, I probably wouldn't have got a playstation if Xbox didn't charge for online. Especially as the games are the same price as on PS.

 

[Victor Burgos]

As bummed out as I am by the breach, I am not worried. I don't have any relevant information other than an old email on my PSN account. People who have at least some sense know that they should not leave info like credit card numbers on any computer device. Maybe now they won't leave that sort of information anywhere.

 

[Wargamer]

I for one cannot afford to buy a new console, and that's not even factoring in PS3 exclusives, buying new games and the fees XBL charges.

In short, unless Microsoft is going to hand over £500 worth of equipment and games pro gratis, I'm not siding with them.

 

[NeedAUserName]

Sony needs to calm down, everyone knows once you go black you don't go back

Its hardly surprising, the PS3 was never looked upon as the superior console in comparison to the 360 (either equal or weaker), and so its fairly obvious PS3 owners are looking to get out. And with something as major as this destroying their customers trust they are lucky the number isn't higher.

 

[GeneticallyModifiedDucks]

I won't switch to Xbox360 while Sony still supports the PS3. A little downtime doesn't bother me.

My big issue is that this might mean the end of PlayStation as we know it. I mean what if the analysts are right? What if this actually costs Sony 24 billion? Even for a company like them, that's still a lot of cash. The PS3 and PSP haven't exactly been cash cows, not even as of late when they both seemed to be doing better. Sony could, rightfully, decide that their PlayStation division just isn't worth keeping around anymore. That would make me very sad.

 

[GamingAwesome1]

So, correct me if I'm wrong, but is this the biggest video-game related fuck-up catastrophe ever?

You're thinking of the 3DS.

You're thinking of the PSPGo.

Also, I don't blame people for wanting to switch. I'd want to get the hell away from a company that failed to secure my personal details as well.

 

[Tony2077]

i wonder how many people here are hypocrites

 

[TemplateResponse]

I'll keep the ps3 but I'm not too interested in going online anymore thats for certain.