Well, few PS3 owners have many PS2 discs laying around but the news of PS3 Slim not supporting them is still a bit strange. Furthermore, the „new and improved“ console lacks Linux support, as Sony is trying to „standardize“ their OS.

SCEA's director of marketing John Koller said how the company is three years „into the lifecycle of the PS3“ and that there as much as 80 or 90 percent of users who buy their PS3 for the PS3 disc-based games.

He added how the rest of the users are mostly those who haven't used their PS2 for a little while and who are now ready for the PS3. We guess mister Koller expects them to use their library of PS2 discs, which they didn't get for free mind you, to prop the door open on windy days.

Additionally, the PS3 Slim won't let you install Linux as the company is pushing for standardization of their OS. He added how those who want to change the OS can always buy the previous model and use whatever OS they like. What a nice chap, we would've never thought of it ourselves.