I have to keep going back to my hands-on report from the PS3 Source Event in NYC to remember why I once wanted a PS3. While I think it has potential down the road, that road is looking more like US 20 with each passing day (see: Longest F’ing Road in the US of A). The most recent quotes from Sony camp seem to state that they’re investigating the much-maligned upscaling problem and that it might NOT be fixed in a firmware update.

“they currently cannot confirm that this 1080i issue will be resolved via a firmware patch. The official line is now that they are “looking into the issue and haven’t stated any actions that will be taken regarding it.”

I have pretty much stood up for Sony’s PS3 all alone here at Aeropause, I’ve really tried to be as impartial as possible. There are great things about the system and it’s overall potential but it’s oversights like this upscaling issue that really piss me off. I recently purchased a brand new HDTV and this wouldn’t effect me at all, but if I had purchased this TV a year ago and it didn’t offer 720p, I’d be furious.

So do I hate on Sony because of this oversight or just say, “Sucks to have an old HDTV set!” I have to hate on the PS3 for this because if I don’t give them hell, another company might do the same thing to me a year from now. I apologize if this is old news because if it is, it simply isn’t getting enough press.

Via Gamedaily.biz