Sony Claims Microsoft Gave too Much too Soon
Plus: platform holder teases about music and movie downloads
Sony's Scott Steinberg.
Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) marketing VP, Scott Steinberg, has said that, with the Xbox 360, Microsoft gave too much, too soon.
Speaking in an interview, Steinberg said,
While Steinberg may seem self-assured in his assessment of Microsoft's position here, there was a note of panic beneath the surface of comments he made about exclusive content for GTA IV a short while ago.
Steinberg also dangled the promise of music and movie download services for the PS3 tantalisingly close, saying, "We have entertainment leverage and that means music and movies. No other company has that ability or those assets. The PS3 is the hub....you can probably connect the dots. There are a lot of opportunities and I think no other company can bring that in such a neatly tied bow and package to consumers than Sony. Stay tuned!"
He also alluded to the possibility of greater volumes of PS2 and PSOne games making their way to the PlayStation Store, saying, "we don't have any announcements yet, but there's a very short list of companies with the breadth of catalogue that Sony has. I think leveraging that catalogue would be a no-brainer."
Source: GamePro
Speaking in an interview, Steinberg said,
"I think [the Blu-ray win] is a huge momentum builder for us and I think it is part of why we believe 2008 is going to be a monster year for the PS3. When you incorporate games like Gran Turismo 5, Metal Gear Solid 4, Little Big Planet, and Resistance 2...there will a great mixture of new IP and proven PlayStation brands.
"I think these factors are timed perfectly because our competition has already leveraged all their big assets in the first couple of years and may have punched themselves out of the fight. We are the [HD movie] standard and now we have the creativity and the products, so I think that formula is going to drive consumers to the PS3."
"I think these factors are timed perfectly because our competition has already leveraged all their big assets in the first couple of years and may have punched themselves out of the fight. We are the [HD movie] standard and now we have the creativity and the products, so I think that formula is going to drive consumers to the PS3."
While Steinberg may seem self-assured in his assessment of Microsoft's position here, there was a note of panic beneath the surface of comments he made about exclusive content for GTA IV a short while ago.
Steinberg also dangled the promise of music and movie download services for the PS3 tantalisingly close, saying, "We have entertainment leverage and that means music and movies. No other company has that ability or those assets. The PS3 is the hub....you can probably connect the dots. There are a lot of opportunities and I think no other company can bring that in such a neatly tied bow and package to consumers than Sony. Stay tuned!"
He also alluded to the possibility of greater volumes of PS2 and PSOne games making their way to the PlayStation Store, saying, "we don't have any announcements yet, but there's a very short list of companies with the breadth of catalogue that Sony has. I think leveraging that catalogue would be a no-brainer."
Source: GamePro
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deleted 7 Apr 2008 11:40
1/5
"Microsoft Gave too Much too Soon"
Thats what she said! woooooo hoooooooooo
Thats what she said! woooooo hoooooooooo
Moakie 7 Apr 2008 11:54
2/5
"so I think that formula is going to drive consumers to the PS3."
Why not give users a reason to go a buy one willingly, rather than DRIVING them to it. Damn, they are pompous asses sometimes...
Why not give users a reason to go a buy one willingly, rather than DRIVING them to it. Damn, they are pompous asses sometimes...
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PreciousRoi 7 Apr 2008 12:22
3/5
Cheerleader at a Pep Rally...
Rah Rah Rah
Sis Boom Bah
Blah Blah Blah
As if MS' ability to get games out the door is a liability, and their inability to deliver a proper racing game was all part of a cunning plan to keep his starters rested for the championship game.
Rah Rah Rah
Sis Boom Bah
Blah Blah Blah
As if MS' ability to get games out the door is a liability, and their inability to deliver a proper racing game was all part of a cunning plan to keep his starters rested for the championship game.
SuperSaiyan4 7 Apr 2008 12:27
4/5
Microsoft gave too much too soon???
Err no Sony, Microsoft do not like to keep GAMERS waiting around for several months or a year for something.
Sony seem to promote their machine solely around blu-ray, when it comes to gaming they keep talking - GT5 isnt even coming out this year, the developer clearly said the game is around a year away.
Also instead of yet again talking about the offering of movies and other content etc why not just do it like Microsoft have? Hell Microsoft even have Sony BMG music content on the market place!!
Overall Sony need to give people a reason to purchase a PS3 they need to ensure games are coming out and new IP's and exclusives come out as well. Sony seem to just be riding on MGS4 and Resistance 2 where Microsoft has games that are just as appealing on their own machine like Gears Of War 2, Fable 2 etc.
Gamers in this gen are more likely to own more than 1 console and as the 360 sales go down and the PS3 sales goes up its probably due to many reasons I mean hell if Sony had games and features I wanted on the PS3 I could go buy one that doesnt mean 360 sales are in decline because its out of date.
Like Microsoft said at DICE its all about the attach rate not just the console sales, its all well and good purchasing a console or 2 but its no good owning the hardware if the software is lacking and thats where the 360 is doing extremely well in the all the content and extras and games it offers.
Err no Sony, Microsoft do not like to keep GAMERS waiting around for several months or a year for something.
Sony seem to promote their machine solely around blu-ray, when it comes to gaming they keep talking - GT5 isnt even coming out this year, the developer clearly said the game is around a year away.
Also instead of yet again talking about the offering of movies and other content etc why not just do it like Microsoft have? Hell Microsoft even have Sony BMG music content on the market place!!
Overall Sony need to give people a reason to purchase a PS3 they need to ensure games are coming out and new IP's and exclusives come out as well. Sony seem to just be riding on MGS4 and Resistance 2 where Microsoft has games that are just as appealing on their own machine like Gears Of War 2, Fable 2 etc.
Gamers in this gen are more likely to own more than 1 console and as the 360 sales go down and the PS3 sales goes up its probably due to many reasons I mean hell if Sony had games and features I wanted on the PS3 I could go buy one that doesnt mean 360 sales are in decline because its out of date.
Like Microsoft said at DICE its all about the attach rate not just the console sales, its all well and good purchasing a console or 2 but its no good owning the hardware if the software is lacking and thats where the 360 is doing extremely well in the all the content and extras and games it offers.
tramp00 9 Apr 2008 22:16
5/5
ps3 is out selling the xbox in all places,so they dont need to give a reason ,its already their.
i am begining to like my ps3 alot more,its a great machine.
im xbox broke twice and now is fine,microsoft should really stick to software.
i am begining to like my ps3 alot more,its a great machine.
im xbox broke twice and now is fine,microsoft should really stick to software.