Ken Kutaragi (father of the Playstation) Steps Down From Sony

Discussion in 'Video Games and Technology' started by Joe Moore, Apr 26, 2007.

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  1. Greenshadow0, Apr 27, 2007
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    It's about time for Sony's fall in the videogame business.
     
  2. Enigma2K2, Apr 28, 2007
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    I disagree... I think it's time they had a wake up call... you don't want to lose any competition. Just imagine what it would be like if there were only one game company making all the consoles.... they could charge you whatever they wanted... what else would you play?

    Sadly, it's taking Sony longer to come around than we hoped.
     
  3. flamepanther, Apr 28, 2007
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    Which illustrates why it's bad that Sony thinks they haven't got any competition. If they were more concerned about keeping an edge in gaming, they might not be trying to sell a $600 Blu-Ray Trojan horse.
     
  4. McBradders, Apr 28, 2007
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    I only agree with this statement if it came to a point where it would only be Microsoft running the show.

    I'm all for a conglomerate machine, designed and manufactured by lots of different platform holders.
     
  5. flamepanther, Apr 28, 2007
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    Because that worked out so well for the 3DO ;) 
     
  6. McBradders, Apr 28, 2007
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    Wasn't it more than a PS3 when it launched XD
     
  7. flamepanther, Apr 28, 2007
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    I believe so. Panasonic's first model was, at least.

    And that was with lots of competition. Imagine what they'd have charged if 3DO was the only console on the market!
     
  8. McBradders, Apr 28, 2007
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    Heheh, it would be kinda neat, a stable, longterm platform with everyone going hell for leather to make the best games. JUST LIKE VHS, but with more buttons!
     
  9. flamepanther, Apr 28, 2007
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    Yeah, game console technology halting its advancement would be wonderful




    ...for elitist PC-only gamers :p 
     
  10. War Bearer, Apr 28, 2007
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    How the mighty fell. I guess it was too much for him too witness so decided to leave
     
  11. tikgnat, Apr 28, 2007
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    Maybe thats Microsofts plan with Vista... to make all PC's one great big uniform gaming machine? And the Xbox is only there to entice us all over to the PC side...?

    I do agree though, a mass market standardised machine that all companies use would be great. The Wireless controller can have a nice little LCD screen in the middle that changes logo depending on the game you've got in the machine...
     
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    Sounds familiar. *goes off to play with his Sonic Adventure Chao* ;) 
     
  13. McBradders, Apr 28, 2007
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    Honestly, it doesn't -need- the so called advancement anymore. Is the top selling handheld woefully underpowered or absoloutely bang on in terms of performance to price?

    Same with the Wii. Which is it? That controller is not the be all and end all of that machine, especially as it's lifespan continues and more games ignore it completely or continue to abuse it ;) 

    I think the market is at a point now where such a single standard would be acceptable. Obviously not for this generation, but the next, as it's just hit.

    Of course nobody will swallow their pride, on a business level they're all too interested in locking eachother out wherever possible. But I can dream.
     
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