Remember the days of ‘chipped’ Playstations that could play imported and pirated games? No? Can you not recall those do-it-yourself kits you could buy on the internet, or those companies that once offered professional services in that vein?

Well, one student from California it seems has been suffering from such nostalgia. 27 year old Matthew Crippen was arrested on federal charges for illegally modifying consoles - allegedly the Xbox, PS3 and Wii, to support the playback of pirated titles.

Crippen’s home was searched by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents back in May after a tip from the Entertainment Software Association. The student’s violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act means he could face a 10 year sentence should he be convicted. He is scheduled to appear in court today.

So, if any of you have thought about dabbling in the world of copyright breach, consider the following question: where do you see yourself in the next 10 years?