UK Gamer Gets Refund over PS3's Linux Loss

by Brian Leahy, Apr 09, 2010 3:00pm PDT

Related Topics – PlayStation 3, Legal, Sony, Linux

NeoGAF administrator 'iapetus' just got a partial refund from Amazon UK for his launch-day PlayStation 3 60GB model. Why?

It turns out that when Sony removed OtherOS/Linux support from the PlayStation 3, it may have violated EU law, which requires that products continue to be fit for advertised purposes at least 2 years after release. The UK requires this for 6 years.

While this appears to be an isolated incident, it could open the door for more refunds in the UK and possibly EU depending on each member nation's time-requirement. 'iapetus' was refunded a total of £84, which is about $129 at current exchange rates.

Amazon UK will probably turn around and bill Sony for the total amount refunded to any buyers. Not only that, this could apply to all retailers.

When reached for comment, Sony suggested Shacknews contact Amazon UK instead.

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By: Gwyndion x Show Full Post

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But seriously... for $129 just keep the damn think. Its worth more than that.

Apr 11, 2010 2:07pm PDT

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But seriously... for $129 just keep the damn think. Its worth more than that. : Gwyndion
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  No, he still gets to keep it. This is just a refund. : dlr(2)
  - Oh.. well.. yeah... then Sony is screwed! :) : Gwyndion

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How did they come up with the value. Is it some percentage of the purchase price? The presumed value of the lost function? The amount requested by the affected party?

Apr 11, 2010 5:22pm PDT

How did they come up with the value. Is it some percentage of the purchase price? The presumed value of t... : dlr(2)

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By: TexasGameJunkie x Show Full Post

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I'm surprised that Sony didn't see this one coming.

Apr 09, 2010 3:05pm PDT

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I'm surprised that Sony didn't see this one coming. : TexasGameJunkie
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By: Gaughranorama x Show Full Post

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Proper Order! Anyone know if HMV are doing this too? That cash can go towards a DSiXL if they are :)

Apr 10, 2010 3:01am PDT

Proper Order! Anyone know if HMV are doing this too? That cash can go towards a DSiXL if they are :) : Gaughranorama

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Free legal advice :) ... If its in the EU law (if Im correct, the 2-year period is set by a directive), then its the same in any Member State

And I like the "contact Amazon" attitude... I can imagine that if the refund problem gets big enough, Sony will get sued for damages. And in my opinion, they would loose.

Apr 10, 2010 1:51am PDT

Free legal advice :) ... If its in the EU law (if Im correct, the 2-year period is set by a directive), t... : brabee

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Too bad Canada does not have pro consumer anti megacorp laws like this

Apr 09, 2010 8:11pm PDT

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Too bad Canada does not have pro consumer anti megacorp laws like this : Grayman222
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slow news day?

Apr 09, 2010 3:18pm PDT

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slow news day? : magicfucker
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- Slow? If true, this could mean serious class-action suit business. : Brian Leahy
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  small world view? how is this not newsworthy? : GoldfishInAJarOfPickles
  - Guess he prefers this kind of news: http://www.shacknews.com/laryn.x?story=63207 http://www.shacknews... : taczbr

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Ho ho, looks like sony got a problem. *seeks advise from ms*

Guess now I know from where I'm gonna import my ps3. :)

Apr 09, 2010 5:48pm PDT

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Ho ho, looks like sony got a problem. *seeks advise from ms* Guess now I know from where I'm gonna imp... : taczbr
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But...Wasn't the 60GB the one with the good (Hardware) PS2 emulation? So he just tossed that back into the wilderness to prove a point?
Or did he get that refund while retaining possession of the system?

Apr 09, 2010 5:35pm PDT

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But...Wasn't the 60GB the one with the good (Hardware) PS2 emulation? So he just tossed that back into th... : AxeMan808
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- He retained possession of the system. : Brian Leahy

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By: the archvile x Show Full Post

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/me takes the English flag out of the closet and waves it around in the air in glee

Apr 09, 2010 4:46pm PDT

/me takes the English flag out of the closet and waves it around in the air in glee : the archvile

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This has my personal Seal of Approval.

Apr 09, 2010 3:19pm PDT

This has my personal Seal of Approval. : bob3578

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love it

Apr 09, 2010 3:16pm PDT

love it : verminer

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Feel god story of the entire week, thanks!

Apr 09, 2010 3:06pm PDT

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Feel god story of the entire week, thanks! : watcherxp
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- um, feel Good : watcherxp

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