The East received a PS3 firmware update yesterday that, among other things, allows Edy (a Japanese prepaid credit card product) to be accepted as a payment method on the PS3 network via a USB adapter, shown in the photo above. The cash cards seem to be disposable, which is fitting for the person that also threw away their money buying the accessory instead of programming a Visa via keypad like normal people. Maybe this makes using stolen credit cards easier. It's also the wrong color and a leading cause of herpes in Osaka.
Other firmware updates include better WiFi security, Korean character input improvements, and so on. Unfortunately, the updated firmware did nothing to resolve China's one child per family policy. Press release translation after the jump, as are 3 additional photos of how the Edy USB dongle works within the OS.
[From GameWatch via NeoGAF]
Machine Translation of the press release:
Corporation SONY, system software of play station 3, from January 24th is updated in 1.50. The network update function of PS3 and by way of PC being free file download etc with, it is offered.
With the latest update, it corresponds to Edy of the prepaid type electronic money. Non contact type IC reader lighter/writer “PaSoLi of the USB connection which is sold to for PC connecting to PS3, in of PLAYSTATION Network charge (payment) it reaches the point where it is possible. So far charge was possible with only the credit card.
In addition, several functional additions such as addition of security system of the wireless LAN connection due to function and AOSS which can choose the method of the password retaining and automatic sign in PLAYSTATION Network and correspondence of Korean input with the keyboard are done. In addition also operational status of the software for the play station and play station 2 is renewed, adjusting to update.
Besides the fact that it corresponded to the charge with Edy with “Edy Viewer” was added by the menu, online balance inquiry and the like became possible
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1:57 PM on 01.25.2007
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Oh noes, it's teh mark of the beast!
Where can I purchase one of these marvelous devices?
Their optimism never ceases to amaze me..
Shit, Sony, step up your game.