Open Source PSP

By Blake Snow

Is the PSP becoming an open source platform? If so, is this good for its game functionality and Sony's profits?
Business Week writes: "For every new Firmware update, hackers have advised doing just the opposite — downgrading to older, low-security software they posted on the Net. There were plenty heeding the advice. Traffic on the psp-hacks.com site averages 12 million hits a month, according to Mackenzie, who started the site as a blog for friends."

What implications does PSP hacking have on the handheld? Could it turn the portable into a mini-PC while simultaneously diluting its proprietary gaming allure?

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