Following Microsoft’s message to Japan that the Xbox would not be released until February of next year, Sony spoke to ASCII in Japan regarding the impact Microsoft’s move would have on the PS2 and on the Japanese industry as a whole.
Sony representatives responded in a relaxed manner when asked about the recent events. "We don't believe it will have much of an impact, however, it will give us a chance to build an even stronger software line-up for the PlayStation 2. We're expecting an overwhelming library of titles by the year's end."
No worries there, then.
When asked about the life span of the PlayStation 2 and the company’s plans for a possible PlayStation 3 console, Sony responded, "The PSOne is about seven years old, and we expect a similar life cycle for the PS2. However, we'll begin serious development on the PlayStation 3 when developers start voicing dissatisfaction with the capabilities of the PS2."
PlayStation 3 is probably already in its research stage of development, and when software houses do finally start complaining about the limitations of the PS2 hardware, Sony will be ready for the next-generation wars.
With Microsoft on the backburner for a few more months and no other competition in the US and Europe, PlayStation 2 can look forward to a long and healthy life.
But with GameCube due on September 14, the industry looks set to get a lot more interesting, for Japan at least.
Sony representatives responded in a relaxed manner when asked about the recent events. "We don't believe it will have much of an impact, however, it will give us a chance to build an even stronger software line-up for the PlayStation 2. We're expecting an overwhelming library of titles by the year's end."
No worries there, then.
When asked about the life span of the PlayStation 2 and the company’s plans for a possible PlayStation 3 console, Sony responded, "The PSOne is about seven years old, and we expect a similar life cycle for the PS2. However, we'll begin serious development on the PlayStation 3 when developers start voicing dissatisfaction with the capabilities of the PS2."
PlayStation 3 is probably already in its research stage of development, and when software houses do finally start complaining about the limitations of the PS2 hardware, Sony will be ready for the next-generation wars.
With Microsoft on the backburner for a few more months and no other competition in the US and Europe, PlayStation 2 can look forward to a long and healthy life.
But with GameCube due on September 14, the industry looks set to get a lot more interesting, for Japan at least.
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