I think the point is that the PS3 is now trivially easy to update to the latest without trouble. In fact, I'm sure there are people working on alternative market interfaces for the PS3 so that you can do it just like it were really connected.
Honestly, the Wii is the most annoying console to keep up to date. Since JTAG/RGH on the Xbox, it's just silly easy to pirate, cheat, mod, play old games you couldn't otherwise, etc.
I just laugh at this because I think overall you're absolutely right, that this probably doesn't tradeoff with potential sales much. That having been said, I have no sympathy for Sony.
Honestly, the Wii is the most annoying console to keep up to date. Since JTAG/RGH on the Xbox, it's just silly easy to pirate, cheat, mod, play old games you couldn't otherwise, etc.
I just laugh at this because I think overall you're absolutely right, that this probably doesn't tradeoff with potential sales much. That having been said, I have no sympathy for Sony.