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Why console makers can legally brick your game console (arstechnica.com)
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[–] douglasg14b@programming.dev 2 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago)

Except in countries with actual consumer protection laws that prevent them from doing this sort of BS.

This is a feature purpose built for late stage capitalism.