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[Captain Tuttle]

Generally speaking since i've seen this being mentioned many times, i'm curious about what type of caring people are requesting, or what they find reasonable that should be done regarding caring in this case. I dont think anyone would argue against that the companies care about if the consumer is happy or unhappy with them. Afterall, companies exist soley because of their consumers (unless there is some goverment funding or something), so its clear that they care about their consumers in some way. So what type of level of caring beyond this are people thinking about?

Companies exist solely because of their investors and/or owners. The consumer is merely a means to an end and that end is profit.

 

[test_account]

Companies exist solely because of their investors and/or owners. The consumer is merely a means to an end and that end is profit.

That might be, that is why i'm wondering which level of care people feel that is naturally missing (at least when people say that companies doesnt give a shit about the consumers, i read that like they feel that something is naturally missing, or that things should naturally be different, so i'm just curious what level of care that is expected). Like i mentioned, i dont think anyone would argue against that companies doesnt care about if their consumers are happy or not. They have to do that, otherwise the companies will go out of business if the consumers arent happy with the companies' products and/or services.

EDIT: I also think its worth mentioning that those who work for a company are for the most part people just like me and you. I'm sure that you are working for a company, or perhaps having a business of your own. Would you say that you dont care about your consumers at all? I'm positive that you care to a very acceptable level. Personally, i work at retail and i care enough that i want the consumers to be happy with the service. I think that is at an acceptable level of care. I dont think people are that much different regardless which company they're working for. I mean, there are obviously expections, but i think it gives a false picture to say that companies doesnt care anything about their consumers.

 

[Derpyduck]

Just saw a story about this on Huffpo and also my local news ran a story on it. Sounds like we'll be getting our 50 in PS store credit soon (or 25 in cash if you so choose). The story on my local news said Sony intends to contact people who qualify via the email address you have on file with them.

 

[test_account]

I bought one in feb. 2012, do i have to have my receipt to get this money?

I think that is the only way that you can prove that you've bought it before that certain date. Its probably possible to check on the serial number when the Vita was created, but that doesnt prove when it was sold.

 

[diablos991]

Just saw a story about this on Huffpo and also my local news ran a story on it. Sounds like we'll be getting our 50 in PS store credit soon (or 25 in cash if you so choose). The story on my local news said Sony intends to contact people who qualify via the email address you have on file with them.

The FTC public comment period ends on 12/29. Sometime after that the FTC finalizes the ruling. I wouldn't expect to see these until February.

 

[Hades Hotgun]

I really likw my Vita and the rest of y Sony products. The PS2 was the best console I ever owned.

But fuck Sony for using misleading advertisements.

I got my Vita in November of 2012 from the AssCreed bundle on Amazon, so I won't be getting any credit but anyone who does get it, but opts out due to an irrational sense of loyalty to Sony, deserves to be ridiculed for their obstinate foolishness.

 

[RexNovis]

Ohh...3G stuff.
That's what they get for partnering with AT&T

Spoiler

Kappa

Seems like they showed a lot of PS3 stuff when all the compatibility didn't come until the PS4.
That's understandable.

Haha!! Damn straight. I remember when they announced they were partnering with AT&T for 3G at E3. The reaction was priceless.

 

[Oersted]

Companies exist solely because of their investors and/or owners. The consumer is merely a means to an end and that end is profit.

#4theplayers. Sorry, couldn´t resist. And yes, the consumer is the lowest in the foodchain, but that isn´t really a reason for not caring about him/herself. On the contrary, actually.

 

[JMDSO]

Eh.. At worst they're out 50 bucks.

 

[lightning2k3]

Has anyone gotten an email related to this yet? I thought it was suppose to be out within a week or two.

 

[ArgyleGamer]

I'm still waiting for an email as well.

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

Waiting on my $50 in PSN credit email to show up.

I'll probably buy The Crew with it.

 

[iosefe]

i thought it doesn't settle until after the new year starts

 

[pooptacular]

just checked my amazon account, Ordered on February 14, 2012, so I should be good! Can't believe I got a first edition bundle, what could have been with the vita

 

[RadioJoNES64]

i thought it doesn't settle until after the new year starts

Dang, right after the holiday sales

 

[Hyperzephyrian]

Companies exist solely because of their investors and/or owners. The consumer is merely a means to an end and that end is profit.

Not exactly. Firms exist solely because there are economic demands to be satisfied. How their net revenue is apportioned depends on the structure of the firm; private (i.e. not-worker-owned) companies are built around maximizing dividends to the owners/investors. Sony (and most other companies) follow this model.

Spoiler

Capitalism is gross.

 

[Alric]

Has anyone got an email yet or anything in regards to the $50 / $25 ?

 

[Teknoman]

On a side note, Sony should start showing actual gameplay during ps4 commercials.

 

[Matriox]

It occurred to me today that I still havn't seen anything about this yet on my account or emails, has this already been resolved and I missed it?

 

[ArtHands]

Did you check your spam mail?

 

[Fisty]

It occurred to me today that I still havn't seen anything about this yet on my account or emails, has this already been resolved and I missed it?

Same here, got one from Amazon on launch. We didnt have to sign up for anything right?

 

[jax]

I bought a Vita at launch, and sold it a few months afterwards because lol, vita. Where's my free shit?

 

[Serpens007]

June 1, 2012? Damn, I'm out of range.


Well, it would have been nice to have 50$ to use it buying more awesome Vita games lol

 

[blackflag]

I bought 2 within the timeframe. I haven't gotten an email. How will Sony know I bought them....

 

[legacyzero]

I'm still curious about this...

Where the hell is the reward, Sony?

 

[SicSemperTyrannis]

I would assume that they will send emails based on who registered Vitas within the date ranges. So the first person to sign into PSN on a Vita would have registered that device...at least I would hope, because I don't have the receipt anymore :/

 

[Phatcorns]

Yeah, I was a little confused when the class action emails went out about god knows that the other thing was.

 

[Hip Hop]

I got nothing so far.

 

[Muzicfreq]

I dunno what they advertised that we don't have.
Then again I only bought one last year. I would play it... if I traveled more.

WAIT!
I'VE GOT IT!
It must be THIS!

 

[Fisty]

I got nothing so far.

Same here, hopefully we get some word before The Order, or at least Bloodborne

 

[darthsontin]

The email that came after the online application said that there will be a hearing on May 1, 2015 to approve the settlement, so I doubt anything will be given out before then.


Edit: Woops, ignore that. Got my class-action lawsuits over Sony corporate screw-ups confused. My apologies.

 

[Fisty]

The email that came after the online application said that there will be a hearing on May 1, 2015 to approve the settlement, so I doubt anything will be given out before then.

I think that was the settlement involving the PSN hack in 2011, I remember that email.

 

[The Last Wizard]

Can't wait for my refund.

 

[Oersted]

So many settlements by Sony, people are getting confused

 

[MAX PAYMENT]

Embarrassing. Sony needs to quit over promising and underdelivering.

 

[Minions]

So is there no form to fill out like other class action-esque things?

I bought a 3G and a Wifi Vita. I don't think I ever got a email from Amazon. Both were purchased Feb 2012.

 

[FuriousOne]

Same as the user above...bought 3G and wifi Vita at launch. Haven't received anything from Sony or Amazon.

 

[Takao]

The Vita settlement info hasn't gone live yet. Might be a few months yet as courts are slow.

Given the 2011 hack settlement only applied to US users despite it being a global outage, I expect the same to happen here.

 

[Fisty]

The Vita settlement info hasn't gone live yet. Might be a few months yet as courts are slow.

Given the 2011 hack settlement only applied to US users despite it being a global outage, I expect the same to happen here.

I think the courts have already decided on both matters, but the deadline for applying to get Psn hack monies hasnt been reached so we have to wait for that. We're just waiting on Sony to get the ball rolling on the Vita credit, they'll probably send out an email asking if you want cash or credit, then another long wait for compensation

Also the FTC and US courts were the ones that decided both cases, so naturally these would only apply to US users

 

[popsicle_sundays]

Vita since launch, loved the hell out of it but I'll take the $50 PSN credit ☺

 

[Nocturn]

I bought the first edition bundle that shipped a week before launch. I want my email sony! >.>

 

[aznpxdd]

Laughing my ass off that there are people defending or even feeling bad for Sony in this thread.

False advertisement, and fucking their customers over with RIDICULOUS memory card pricing. Sony deserves this and more.

Gonna love that free PSN credit.

 

[co1onel]

Was just wondering about this the other day, I'm glad someone else bumped this thread to bring it back to attention. I want my free money.

Not really a mystery port anymore since we know it was for TV out before the Vita TV was a thing.

 

[Dis3ngag3d]

I will miss out on this because I bought mine on June 14. So close...

 

[iosefe]

Howa will they verify our purchase anyway? When we activated and connected to the PSN?

 

[wwm0nkey]

Bought mine in November 2012, so I'm good

 

[The Wraith]

I bought mine on Launch day whenever the hell that was.

 

[AbandonedTrolley]

Was just wondering about this the other day, I'm glad someone else bumped this thread to bring it back to attention. I want my free money.



Not really a mystery port anymore since we know it was for TV out before the Vita TV was a thing.

Why did they never release the cable though?!?!

 

[Douche McBaggins The 3rd]

Another bump. I want my 50 dollars of PSN credit. I've bought this thing about a month after the vita launched. I want to get the Atelier games while they're on sale.

 

[Massa]

Another bump. I want my 50 dollars of PSN credit. I've bought this thing about a month after the vita launched. I want to get the Atelier games while they're on sale.

Don't bump the thread unless there's actually news to post. You won't get money from this for months...