Over the before few weeks, there's been a lot of chat surrounding Sony's choice to reduce Linux support from the PS3. Those inclined to sue over the exclusion of Other OS support speak they purchased their PS3 since they could install Linux on it.

Nielsen lately conducted a review of 700 potential PS3 owners aged 7-54. The examiner firm asked these public why they were considering buying a PS3 and the top three reasons they received in reaction were the Blu-ray player, the fresh cost drop and the games obtainable.

The table below shows the entire list of causes offered by those in the market for a PS3. Since this survey was performing after Other OS support was removed, this is not on the list. Though, if Other OS support was obtainable, it's possible it wouldn't characteristic high on the list of features public are looking for. That supposed for those who did purchase a PS3 with it in mind, it's likely that it was a very vital feature for them.