Kutaragi Going Ga-Ga Over Technology, Creating Small market for PS3?

If we are to believe a “reliable source” who is said to have worked in the gaming industry for many years, it seems that Sony Computer Entertainment top honcho, Ken Kutaragi, doesn’t give that much bearing on the market and instead would want to focus on technology and creating a small market.

The source mentioned a hush-hush session with the Sony Computer Entertainment management. What transpired during that session, according to the said source, “Kutaragi is interested only in consoles and technology. He does not care about the market. Some SCE officers disagree with his approach, feeling that the company should be more market sensitive. Kutaragi does not care. Nintendo has shown that it isn’t only about powerful technology and graphics, but the PS3 isn’t geared for that market at all and is intended for a very specific customer.”

Also there seem to be some confusion that has been brewing within the Sony camp. “Some divisions view the machine (the PS3) as a game machine, while other divisions view it as a home electronic device (like a TV or a video player). Some SCE officers are worried about hitting the console’s target consumer. As a game machine, it’s very expensive for many players and not exactly something parents would buy for their children. As an electronic device, the inclusion of a game player could be off-turn for those only interested in electronics and Blu-ray.”

And if we are to believe the source, it seems that Sony is headed towards stormy weather. Why is that? Well, according to the source it is because of the scenario that “many small and medium-sized developers are not making PS3 games, because costs are astronomical. Instead, they are switching to the Wii, the DS and the Xbox 360. Everyone sees developing for the PlayStation 3 as a risk.”

Whether it is true or just some senseless backfence blabbers, well, that’s your prerogative. So speak up people, tell us what you think through your comments.

Via Kotaku

If we are to believe a “reliable source” who is said to have worked in the gaming industry for many years, it seems that Sony Computer Entertainment top honcho, Ken Kutaragi, doesn’t give that much bearing on the market and instead would want to focus on technology and creating a small market.

The source mentioned a hush-hush session with the Sony Computer Entertainment management. What transpired during that session, according to the said source, “Kutaragi is interested only in consoles and technology. He does not care about the market. Some SCE officers disagree with his approach, feeling that the company should be more market sensitive. Kutaragi does not care. Nintendo has shown that it isn’t only about powerful technology and graphics, but the PS3 isn’t geared for that market at all and is intended for a very specific customer.”

Also there seem to be some confusion that has been brewing within the Sony camp. “Some divisions view the machine (the PS3) as a game machine, while other divisions view it as a home electronic device (like a TV or a video player). Some SCE officers are worried about hitting the console’s target consumer. As a game machine, it’s very expensive for many players and not exactly something parents would buy for their children. As an electronic device, the inclusion of a game player could be off-turn for those only interested in electronics and Blu-ray.”

And if we are to believe the source, it seems that Sony is headed towards stormy weather. Why is that? Well, according to the source it is because of the scenario that “many small and medium-sized developers are not making PS3 games, because costs are astronomical. Instead, they are switching to the Wii, the DS and the Xbox 360. Everyone sees developing for the PlayStation 3 as a risk.”

Whether it is true or just some senseless backfence blabbers, well, that’s your prerogative. So speak up people, tell us what you think through your comments.

Via Kotaku