“What are the chances of getting a virus on the PS3 when connecting to the Internet.”
There were instances where the Playstation Home for the PS3 was hacked. Playstation Home is sorta like Xbox 360′s Live service where PS3 owners can create their own avatars, play games, chat with other PS3 owners, and download demos.
There were several different security holes during the beta stage where the hackers could delete or add any files on Home’s server which could mean some bad guys could upload a virus onto the server which might then infect unsuspecting gamers. Sony has since patched those security holes.
Here are some articles that talks more about this:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13846_3-10123097-62.html
http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/14/playstation-home-already-hacked/
http://kotaku.com/5068118/playstation-home-hacked
It is also possible to have security holes on the PS3 web browser, just like any browser you use on your computer it needs to be updated and patched when holes are discovered.
If your paranoid enough, Trend Micro which is a very reputable anti-virus company has released a anti-virus specifically for the Playstation 3. If you have firmware 2.0 or later you can access the program by going to “Tools” -> “Browser Security” -> “Start “Trend Micro Web Security for PS3™”. It’s free till April 30, 2009.
http://webclassify.trendmicro.com/
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XBOX 360 all the way and with the WII. PS3 BITCHEZ SUCK DICK
Wow this person actually took time out of their life just to make that statement about xbox being the better system when the get no profit of Microsoft’s money wow that was a very educated statement there champ never seen any one post that comment before
The person who wrote the “ps3 sucks dick” comment can suck my dick!
my son is on his 5th xbox 360!!they keep breaking we keep sending them back..very much a hassle!! my ps3 NO PROBLEMS WHAT SO EVER!!! works great even after 2yrs..bill gates did that shit on purpose..he knew those xboxs didnt work woth a damn,but did he care noooo..just tried to beat sony on a launch date,were as sony took there time and look at the end results..a lot of happy playstation 3 owners versus a whole lot of pissed off xbox 360 owners..by the way that guy can suck my dick too!!!
ALL 360 USERS TAKE IT UP THE ASS!!! You like paying for online gaming don’t you 360 people? Yeah like this last guy. He loves paying for online. He has a 360, he knows about taking it up the ass. Well if your tired of getting screwed by microsoft and Bill Gates, get a PS3. NO CHARGE FOR ONLINE GAMING!!!