One does have to ask why? I mean, point any browser search engine to the subject, and you will soon get the information you are after.  Classic SNES games from A$7.50.

But I guess the inevitable answer is, “because we could” As we see with enterprising folk and their penchant for investigating the latest gizmos innards.  It is all about trying to get more out of your purchase.

Sony have embraced this ideal to some degree by quite openly endorsing the ability to load Linux onto the PS3 – whilst at same time continuing to lock down the PSP’s home brew capabilities.

For others it is simply a chance to get notoriety, hence we have the smashing of consoles purchased only minutes before hand.  Or why not turn your PS3 into a grill, and post the pictures on the web? 
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