Sony ordered to stop selling PS2

[Your Mom]

I couldn't find an actual online source (I'm lazy) but on the news just now they said Sony was ordered to stop selling the Playstation 2 because apparently they stole the technology for the Dual Shock controller from someone. They are still being allowed to keep them on the shelves while they appeal.

[Kobra]

http://news.google.com/news?q=Sony&hl=en&lr=&sa=N&tab=wn - Sources

[Summers]

So, why would it only apply to the US? Surely it'd be a global order.

[Your Mom]

Koby always brings the love

[Docpepper]

now that really sucks but knowing Sony they'll come up with something whether it means making a new controller or what. I just hope my ps2 doesn't break now cause all the stores around here don't have any ps2's on the shelf

[thuganomic]

Holy shit. I better pick up that extra controller I've needed soon.

[oldskool]

Um...according to Koby's source, they're talking about the original PlayStation, and not the PS2. Unless they happened to forget to put the two after every mention of the system...

[Guest Grapehead]

heh... either way, that's crazily stupid... poor Sony, got caught.

[Your Mom]

Um...according to Koby's source, they're talking about the original PlayStation, and not the PS2. Unless they happened to forget to put the two after every mention of the system...

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It's the Playstation 2. Who the hell talks about the other one anymore? And Playstation is generally accepted to mean PS2.

[MalaCloudy Black]

Is there any actual proof that the design idea for the DualShock was stolen?

[Yitzy]

Is there any actual proof that the design idea for the DualShock was stolen?

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[Hugar Twriker Eats Spam]

From the articles I read and the information I gathered, there were two pattents(sp?) that were violated so there is proof.

[King Ellis]

Hmmm they take their time don't they. The PS2 has been out for how long? Plus there was a Dual Shock on the PS1 as well. Just seems odd that it's only happening now.

[Guest Pirate Chasin' Booty]

Hopefully this means I can sell my faulty PS2 on eBay, hoorah!

[Herr Matzat]

So, why would it only apply to the US? Surely it'd be a global order.

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[Summers]

Well, let's see.

PS2's are sold worldwide, yes? They're using the same product worldwide. I'm saying, IF they were ordered to stop selling in the US, wouldn't they ALSO be ordered to stop selling worldwide?

And, genius, I haven't read any of the articles on this, the only information I had when I posted was:

I couldn't find an actual online source (I'm lazy) but on the news just now they said Sony was ordered to stop selling the Playstation 2 because apparently they stole the technology for the Dual Shock controller from someone. They are still being allowed to keep them on the shelves while they appeal.

Forgive me for asking a question.

[Your Mom]

Whoever asked about them waiting so long I think it has more to do with the slow legal system than the company waiting around.

[Lowerdeck]

Welp, better find a discount PS2 accessories store up in Toronto. One of my controllers has the black wire coating stripped off near the controller part for some reason.

[Colly]

Well, let's see.

PS2's are sold worldwide, yes? They're using the same product worldwide. I'm saying, IF they were ordered to stop selling in the US, wouldn't they ALSO be ordered to stop selling worldwide?

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[Herr Matzat]

Well, let's see.

PS2's are sold worldwide, yes? They're using the same product worldwide. I'm saying, IF they were ordered to stop selling in the US, wouldn't they ALSO be ordered to stop selling worldwide?

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