We were warned, and we all laughed. Now we are drooling at the PS3′s Trojan horse.

Yes, the PS3′s hard drive can be partitioned to run multiple operating systems. And as long as an OS supports the Cell processor, the PS3 would in theory have access to a plethora of applications which would undoubtedly render the PC redundant. Well, not really, but the PS3 could quite possibly be the best open-source computer for under $600.

Never mind the fact that even though Microsoft owns the operating system market, it lacks interoperability with many standard devices. Want a headset? Buy Microsoft’s product. Want a bigger hard drive? Tough noogies. Want a mouse and keyboard? Good luck. In a weird twist of fate, the PS3 accepts a multitude of devices and peripherals out of the box.

So couple a full-fledged operating system with the ability to input USB devices, and what do you get? Those Virtual Console purchases add up, right? And why wait for Sony to make PSOne titles playable on the PS3? The answers are written on Phil Harrison’s shiny bald head.

J Allard’s shiny bald head was unavailable for comment.