Sony blocking CFW 5.50 GEN-B users from accessing the PlayStation Store?

Sony is at it again. In a not-so-surprising move to further combat piracy on the PSP, Sony has blocked CFW 5.50 GEN-B users from accessing the PlayStation Store.

Sony is at it again. In a not-so-surprising move to further combat piracy on the PSP, Sony has blocked CFW 5.50 GEN-B users from accessing the PlayStation Store.

Is this just some sort of system maintenance from Sony or another stealthy move to get rid of custom firmware users?

Thanks Jsanity663 for the tip!

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