Sony: We didn’t recall PSPs in Netherlands

Posted by multippt

In an earlier report, we stated that Sony had done up a recall in the Netherlands. Of course, that report is not comfirmed. It turns out that the report turns out to be, false. Speculation on the PSP recall was first brought up when some retailers claim that they have to send back their supply of PSPs.

In a statement by Sony, Sony (Europe) said that they did not request for a recall. However, the PSP still remains in a shortage (out of stock), due to an increase in demand (caused by price-cuts) in certain European countries like the Netherlands.

Via MaxConsole

Rumor: PSP recall in the Netherlands, possible attempt to reduce homebrew?

Posted by multippt

There are rumors ongoing that Sony has recalled all of it’s current PSPs from retailers in the Netherland in order to replace it with new, “unflashable” units. This might have been in response to the growing popularity of custom firmwares.

Of course, this piece of information is not comfirmed yet, and if these new units were to be “unflashable”, it probably could render the PSP un-updatable even with the official PSP firmware updates. Poor game sales was seen as a possible reason as to why Sony attempted this move.

Due to the nationwide recall, the PSP would be out of stock for a period of time in the Netherlands. It’s not known if Sony would do the same for other retailers in other countries.

Via MaxConsole