Kaz on sticking it out with Blu-ray on PS3

A month and half after the much-awaited launch of Sony‘s PS3, Kaz Hirai speaks up and shares his thoughts on their controversial Blu-ray technology with the CES trade publication Blu-ray Today.

On the criticism that the PS3 does not provide for much difference compared to their competitors’ systems, Hirai had to strongly disagree. He says, “That simply is not true. Not other next generation entertainment system pushes the envelope on advanced technology like PS3.” So what if the starting batch of game titles launched along with the console has yet to prove the true power of the system?

If at this point, the PS3 is already showing great graphics, imagine what more it could do once developers start to really get busy acquainting themselves more with the Blu-ray technology. Admittedly, the industry has barely scratched the surface of its power, if at all. So you can most definitely be sure that there’ll be more good things coming your way from this next-gen new comer.

But Kaz had to concede that it was also because of the Blu-ray that they encountered problems with launching the PS3 on time. However, given that, he still maintains that although the launch was problematic, sticking it out with the format was still the best choice.

“I don’t think anyone could have foreseen the difficulties we encountered in the production of the blue laser diode for the PlayStation 3, which ultimately delayed the launch of the PS3.”

He goes on to say that had they taken Nintendo’s route, it surely would have saved them a whole lot of trouble. ” I suppose if we had simply done a mild upgrade to the PS2 and not pushed the envelope so hard, it would have been easier on ourselves. However, if we did that every time, we wouldn’t be Sony.”

Very well said, Kaz. Very well said.

Via IGN

A month and half after the much-awaited launch of Sony‘s PS3, Kaz Hirai speaks up and shares his thoughts on their controversial Blu-ray technology with the CES trade publication Blu-ray Today.

On the criticism that the PS3 does not provide for much difference compared to their competitors’ systems, Hirai had to strongly disagree. He says, “That simply is not true. Not other next generation entertainment system pushes the envelope on advanced technology like PS3.” So what if the starting batch of game titles launched along with the console has yet to prove the true power of the system?

If at this point, the PS3 is already showing great graphics, imagine what more it could do once developers start to really get busy acquainting themselves more with the Blu-ray technology. Admittedly, the industry has barely scratched the surface of its power, if at all. So you can most definitely be sure that there’ll be more good things coming your way from this next-gen new comer.

But Kaz had to concede that it was also because of the Blu-ray that they encountered problems with launching the PS3 on time. However, given that, he still maintains that although the launch was problematic, sticking it out with the format was still the best choice.

“I don’t think anyone could have foreseen the difficulties we encountered in the production of the blue laser diode for the PlayStation 3, which ultimately delayed the launch of the PS3.”

He goes on to say that had they taken Nintendo’s route, it surely would have saved them a whole lot of trouble. ” I suppose if we had simply done a mild upgrade to the PS2 and not pushed the envelope so hard, it would have been easier on ourselves. However, if we did that every time, we wouldn’t be Sony.”

Very well said, Kaz. Very well said.

Via IGN