Only One Version of PS3?

Source:IGN

Phil Harrison, chief executive producer in charge of worldwide development for Sony, fired another salvo at rival Microsoft for having two versions of its upcoming Xbox 360 console by stating that the decision will “create confusion” for consumers, according to a report at GamesIndustry.biz.

Speaking at the European Game Developers’ Conference in London, Mr. Harrison stated that it was “unlikely” that Sony would offer multiple versions of its upcoming PS3 gaming console. Mr. Harrison stated that it is his “personal view” that Microsoft’s decision “confuses the audience. They don’t know which one to buy, developers don’t know which one to create for, and retailers don’t know which one to stock.” Mr. Harrison emphasized that his statements did not necessarily reflect the “corporate view” of Sony itself. Mr. Harrison did not rule out that consumers would have a “variety of options” to choose from in the longer term.

Mr. Harrison did compliment his Redmond, Washington based rival for the success of their Xbox Live service but stated that Sony intends “to go beyond, to push further” while not providing any specific details as to how this advance would be accomplished. Mr. Harrison did state that Sony intends that the PS3 be a “more open platform” — a service that will give consumers access to content which is either free, or sold by publishers themselves — and emphasized Sony’s willingness to “allow other publishers to form their own commercial relationships directly with the consumer.”

Source:IGN

Phil Harrison, chief executive producer in charge of worldwide development for Sony, fired another salvo at rival Microsoft for having two versions of its upcoming Xbox 360 console by stating that the decision will “create confusion” for consumers, according to a report at GamesIndustry.biz.

Speaking at the European Game Developers’ Conference in London, Mr. Harrison stated that it was “unlikely” that Sony would offer multiple versions of its upcoming PS3 gaming console. Mr. Harrison stated that it is his “personal view” that Microsoft’s decision “confuses the audience. They don’t know which one to buy, developers don’t know which one to create for, and retailers don’t know which one to stock.” Mr. Harrison emphasized that his statements did not necessarily reflect the “corporate view” of Sony itself. Mr. Harrison did not rule out that consumers would have a “variety of options” to choose from in the longer term.

Mr. Harrison did compliment his Redmond, Washington based rival for the success of their Xbox Live service but stated that Sony intends “to go beyond, to push further” while not providing any specific details as to how this advance would be accomplished. Mr. Harrison did state that Sony intends that the PS3 be a “more open platform” — a service that will give consumers access to content which is either free, or sold by publishers themselves — and emphasized Sony’s willingness to “allow other publishers to form their own commercial relationships directly with the consumer.”