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Turn your PS3 into a money maker.. Credit Card Scam Anyone?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by tested911, Jan 25, 2007.

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  1. tested911

    tested911 Member

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    PS3 to get even better at taking your money with add-on credit card reader

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    If there's anything Sony is really good at, it's devising new ways to take your money. The new PS3 firmware that was released this morning, version 1.5, includes support for swiping your credit card right into your console. Yes, video game consoles have gotten so nickel and dimey that it makes sense to have a credit card reader built right in. What the hell is going on?

    Luckily for my blood pressure, this update is Japan only… for now. If it catches on there you can be damned sure that Sony won't hesitate before trying to sell us this new "feature." Here's an idea, Sony: let people buy games and enjoy them without having to constantly pay extra. You never had to pay for extra levels in Super Mario World, after all. — Adam Frucci
     
    #1 tested911, Jan 25, 2007
  2. A-Train

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    I don't think it's that big of a deal. There's no difference between swiping your credit card and entering your credit card number. It sounds like a pretty handy attachment, if it only costs a few bucks, that is...
     
    #2 A-Train, Jan 25, 2007
  3. Kam

    Kam Member

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    i use my ass as my money maker.
     
    #3 Kam, Jan 25, 2007
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    Not that's Vanessa's job... ;)
     
    #4 rrj_gamz, Jan 25, 2007
  5. RC Cola

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    Not sure why he is complaining. If there is anyway you could use this to access the Japanese PS Store (assuming you don't have a Japanese credit card, like most people in the US ;)), this would be pretty awesome. At least until Sony finally puts out their PlayStation money cards or whatever they're called.

    Too bad it costs like $30 IIRC.
     
    #5 RC Cola, Jan 25, 2007
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