Sony Rejects Vivid's Offer Of Adult Movies On PS3
Sex sells. But Sony doesn't need to lower themselves to sell their product(s) anymore, now do they?
Previously, it was reported that the world's largest pornography producer, Vivid Video, had approached Sony in an effort to get their creations on the PlayStation 3. However, as the company has recently told CVG, those negotiations "didn't lead anywhere." Vivid wanted Sony to set up an "age-locked area" for users to download and view adult movies on the PS3, which would act as a mature complement to the console's existing selection of regular films and TV shows. But Vivid founder and co-chairman Steven Hirsch has confirmed that Sony clearly isn't interested, and he must now shift his sights...to Microsoft and the Xbox 360. "If we could get further than we did with Sony, we'd be very interested," he said. Even if Microsoft doesn't bite, some have suggested that pornography - arguably the single biggest entertainment venue on earth - could be a huge driver of 3D TVs and other home entertainment equipment. Speaking of which, Hirsch says the porn industry is undecided in regards to the promise of "SmartTV" (combining HDTV and internet browsing) and 3D:
"At this point, there is very little 3D content around and we think there is a problem with consumers needing to use glasses each time they watch. On the other hand, Smart TV is clearly on its way and it would make sense for the 3D people to get together with the Smart TV people to produce one device with full capabilities.
If consumers are given a choice of either 3DTV or Smart TV, their indecision about which technology to select could stall progress."
Well now, porn in 3D. ...all right. Maybe Sony should've considered this aspect. But in all seriousness, we're glad there's still some semblance of class associated with the PS3, and we probably wouldn't be all that surprised if Microsoft accepted the offer; after all, it must be tough to have the waning console right now.
6/4/2010 10:34:47 AM Ben Dutka
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fluffer nutter
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 10:54:06 AM
Jawknee
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 10:57:15 AM
Natalisrubbish
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 10:59:26 AM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 11:03:30 AM
Jawknee
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 11:03:53 AM
edit, sorry Ben. Posted this as you posted your request to stop. As you can see, I didn't try to start a political fight. Natal did.
Last edited by Jawknee on 6/4/2010 11:05:35 AM
mike rlz
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 11:05:36 AM
Underdog15
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 12:09:50 PM
FlyingKickPunch
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 3:19:06 PM
Cesar_ser_4
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 3:29:06 PM
MyWorstNightmar
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 3:58:55 PM
I must not have been clear in my post I was joking. My bad.
Cesar_ser_4
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 5:37:11 PM
SmokeyPSD
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 8:46:24 PM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 8:56:06 PM
manofchao5
Monday, June 07, 2010 @ 10:49:06 AM
Underdog15
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 10:53:33 AM
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Jawknee
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 11:20:54 AM
NeoHumpty
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 11:36:28 AM
Natalisrubbish
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 11:37:49 AM
Jawknee
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 11:51:41 AM
kraygen
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 1:55:20 PM
Gone
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 11:30:44 AM
Natalisrubbish
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 11:38:50 AM
RadioHeader
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 1:30:39 PM
FlyingKickPunch
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 3:22:36 PM
piratedrunk
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 6:04:25 PM
shadowpal2
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 11:26:26 AM
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Or maybe it said something like "PS3 is as good if not better than porn" - LMAO!
Highlander
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 2:08:10 PM
Jawknee
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 12:23:53 PM
I don't like Jobs much but I agree with him on this. I have one on the way and i want them to grow up appreciating sex for more then just a cheap and easy orgasm.
tes37
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 4:33:47 PM
Cabalavatar1
Saturday, June 05, 2010 @ 10:40:47 AM
Let people (all people) learn what their world is like. E.g., the internet is full of porn. So what?
Jawknee
Saturday, June 05, 2010 @ 11:36:34 AM
Humans are rotten to the core, they don't have to be taught how to lie, steal or cheat. its the exact opposite. They have to be taught the right things. They have to be shown what is right and wrong. With your logic, there's no need for parents. Kids should just be born and let out into the wild right?
As for it being the reasons parents are violent, that makes no sense whats so ever. Because i want to teach my kid values and conviction doesn't mean I'm violent. Children should be allowed their innocents until they become of age. I highly doubt you would like to see your 13 year old(if you had one) walking around looking like a hooker in a mini skirt because her friends told her it was the cool thing to do or it was something she saw on the internet.
mike rlz
Saturday, June 05, 2010 @ 12:41:35 PM
you cant deny these quips wouldnt start without some remark in at least a couple instances from you. is it so hard to say what you have to say on the forums where that crap belongs? not on an article on the main site? that's why ben has to time and time again try to "stop" a quarrel to no avail. its getting annoying.
Jawknee
Saturday, June 05, 2010 @ 2:03:59 PM
Natalisrubbish
Saturday, June 05, 2010 @ 11:27:28 PM
Funny you should say that, as others have stated in past articles where Jawknee and others (including myself) have gotten involved in political, discussions where we probably should not have Jawknee seems to always be able to get out relatively unscathed. You are spot on about him taking everything 180 degrees to "prove a point."
NeoHumpty
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 11:41:36 AM
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Jawknee
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 11:49:17 AM
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I just don't see how this will help either company in the long run. No body who doesn't have a PS3 or and Xbox is going to go out and buy one to watch porn. If some one is that into porn, they probably already have their "porn setup" if you will. Also the ones who really want it on their PS3 have already figured out how to get it on the PS3 already, I'm sure.
kraygen
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 1:59:03 PM
So ya never know M$ might jump on this. lol.
Jawknee
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 2:02:52 PM
johnld
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 2:58:34 PM
BikerSaint
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 6:36:20 PM
BigBoss4ever
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 12:09:33 PM
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OtisFeelgood
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 12:24:11 PM
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Jawknee
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 12:42:22 PM
sawao_yamanaka
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 1:04:27 PM
RadioHeader
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 1:40:46 PM
Jawknee
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 2:00:11 PM
sonic1899
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 2:41:35 PM
pillz81
Saturday, June 05, 2010 @ 12:37:13 PM
BikerSaint
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 6:44:04 PM
maxpontiac
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 12:56:38 PM
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pillz81
Saturday, June 05, 2010 @ 12:38:46 PM
coverton341
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 1:01:05 PM
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maxpontiac
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 1:07:45 PM
main_event05
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 1:11:46 PM
Jawknee
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 1:15:01 PM
Besides, they sell laptops and desktops with HD support now. People who want to watch porn in HD will watch it on their computer for free. They aren't going to pay LIVE and PSN inflated prices for it.
maxpontiac
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 1:52:12 PM
Highlander
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 2:06:49 PM
Porn on the net is so prevalent that there is almost zero reason for anyone so inclined, to pay for what is otherwise freely available. Even in a digital download future, the Internet is the one factor that prevents porn being a 'king maker' as far as new media goes.
BikerSaint
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 6:51:32 PM
Jawknee
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 1:19:49 PM
Highlander
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 2:04:39 PM
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No offense to anyone, and as anyone who has read my comments knows I no prude, but...I am glad Sony is not doing this. The PlayStation band is not an adults only brand, and should never be such a brand. Sony is very family oriented, that is they want their products to be acceptable to all, not just those over 18. Having Porn on the PS3 or PSN would be an instant red flag for every parent in the world and a reason for them not to go Sony.
As others have said, who needs this on the PSN? There's more than enough porn ranging from topless bikini babes that barely qualifies as porn to the most extreme filth imaginable (and in many cases unimaginable by the majority of human beings). We don't need this on PSN or PS3.
Jawknee
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 2:07:06 PM
Highlander
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 2:11:33 PM
fluffer nutter
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 3:02:53 PM
johnld
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 3:07:53 PM
on a different topic, i heard on kotaku that there were an experiment for a mars mission that would stick a few guys in a confined space to simulate a space trip to see if they wont kill each other. One of their activities is playing video games. So video games, a bunch of guys, a confined space. Yeah, i dont see that ending nicely. hahaha
Highlander
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 3:35:38 PM
fluffer nutter
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 3:50:08 PM
Highlander
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 4:23:42 PM
I C E_COLD
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 2:07:58 PM
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elass0wyp0
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 2:45:02 PM
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Natalisrubbish
Saturday, June 05, 2010 @ 12:17:51 AM
Zorigo
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 2:51:10 PM
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If the Xbox gets it, the fanboys will go craaaazy. They'll be like "we have porn!". TBH anyone who thinks that is a good selling point for a GAMES console is a douche, and obviously doesn't get much. PS3 or Xbox. (i would mention the Wii but it'd just capsize)
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Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 3:08:04 PM
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Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 3:09:22 PM
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Highlander
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 4:25:19 PM
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Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 3:20:11 PM
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Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 5:07:35 PM
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FlyingKickPunch
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 5:27:34 PM
tes37
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 5:18:15 PM
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I'm more concerned for children and my favorite console maker's well being, than some people who profit from activities that should remain private. I don't condemn anyone for watching what they want to watch, but I don't want porn to be an option on a machine I purchased for my child.
Telling someone to be a good parent and monitor the device is usually advice given by single people with no children. A good parent would never purchase the device to begin with. When I bought the ps3 it didn't have the option and I wish for it to remain so.
Last edited by tes37 on 6/4/2010 5:19:24 PM
The Stig
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 6:34:14 PM
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But I think Sony 100% made the right decision, the Playstation is a family brand. Making a deal with Vivid would only damage that image. I mean, could you imagine the media's reaction to this. Its exactly what Sony dont need, especially with the family oriented Move due to launch soon.
BikerSaint
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 7:07:40 PM
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Jawknee
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 7:28:30 PM
SmokeyPSD
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 8:15:33 PM
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Hiding deeper issues by mouthing off about porn? fair enough it's not your thing, but it's a strict and professional industry, with the people in it doing it cause they want to. They feel sexually awakened and instead of grinding a job they dont want to do they are partying in their own way. That's more than a lot of people can say.
___________
Saturday, June 05, 2010 @ 2:55:37 AM
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Thinker
Saturday, June 05, 2010 @ 4:10:31 AM
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Hi-def Porn could have been "one more thing" offered by PSN that XBL didn't. Although, as others above have commented, God knows it's available for free (in a manner of speaking) on the Net anyway, so who would be willing to pony up cash for this?
Cabalavatar1
Saturday, June 05, 2010 @ 10:50:51 AM
Tom_Robertson
Saturday, June 05, 2010 @ 7:21:53 AM
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Superman915
Saturday, June 05, 2010 @ 11:55:03 AM
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marcusfrommo
Saturday, June 05, 2010 @ 4:07:53 PM
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THE NTMIDTR
Saturday, June 05, 2010 @ 4:44:30 PM
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I know Sony knows this... so me thinks Sony knows something else, has another plan, or at least has the option to accept later if they need to.
Besides porn is on Blu-Ray already... Sony doesn't need to open up a XXX section on the PSN... If anything, this could be a store "channel" for the PREMIUM service at a later date. IMO, I don't see the need to do this either Sony... the net is chock full of porn!
Lanmanna
Saturday, June 05, 2010 @ 5:53:26 PM
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LOL at how mad you are getting. Didn't know someone could back up such filth. Do you work for the pornography industry or something?
Next thing you know there will be someone on here who backs up something on a higher level of wrong, like pedophiles or something. I wanna see someone back up that Doki Doki game for the DS, just so I could laugh at how corrupt they are.

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