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Why Sony Killing PS3 And Vita Should Worry EVERYONE

With the release of the newest PlayStation update Sony has effectively taken the next step towards killing the PS3 and Vita for good - but even if you don't own those systems, there's still plenty of cause to be worried.


Join Ewan, Josh and Ben-Roy as they discuss the fallout from the latest update, what Sony have to gain from rendering their old hardware obsolete, and why the industry needs to have a frank conversation about preserving classic titles.


Read the article "The PS3 and Vita Are Being Buried Alive" by Vice here: https://www.vice.com/en/article/88a4ba/the-ps3-and-vita-are-being-buried-alive


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