Analyst: "I cannot imagine a PlayStation 4"

Wingman1977 · 01-12-2006, 12:58 AM

Nomura Securities' Yuta Sakurai believes the PS3 will be Sony's last console; sees Hirai appointment as Sega-like shift to software:

Analyst: "I cannot imagine a PlayStation 4" - News at GameSpot

Even though it's a analyst, it's very suprising to here. On the other hand, the system was just released and it's too early to call. Lets give them some time.

Jeet · 01-12-2006, 01:33 PM

i think its a bit early to be able to predicts whats gonna happen

Grindstone · 01-12-2006, 02:15 PM

It may be too early, but what the hell:

I'll agree with him in that it is very weird to hear about the reshuffling of CEOs, chairman, etc. from Sony considering the launch happened only 2 weeks ago. Seriously, that says a lot about who Sony has faith in currently. Also Kaz Hirai is a software buff, whereas Kraze Ken is the engineer (hardware). So now a software exec. is presiding... Again, odd.

Let's be brutally honest though; if the PS3 doesn't do well, the Playstation brand from Sony is done with. Actually, it is entirely probable that the company itself is done with and the Playstation brand will be sold off (to Samsung, Apple, or Toshiba) while Sony tries to regroup itself and focus more on TVs, Audio, movies or some other division.

The only thing that can keep the PS3 afloat right now is 3rd party software, so maybe putting Kaz in the drivers seat will help secure that important aspect. But, on the other hand, Sony cannot make many consoles becuase of the high costs and manufacturing problems. Still, if Sony loses the FF series, MGs series, and a handful of others, then the ONLY notable thing about the PS3 is the Blu-Ray drive. And that's not enough to break even, IMO.

It'll be interesting, to say the least. Sony = Sega? Hmm...

Dizz · 01-12-2006, 07:44 PM

And why are we listening to analysts again? you might as well ask miss cleo whats going to happen to sony. no one knows the future, and they probably moved kaz up because they realised they need to focus more on their software now that they are losing a lot of third party exclusives. it doesnt mean they are going strictly software...come on now!

Grindstone · 02-12-2006, 06:19 PM

Dizz, don't contradict yourself in your own post. You said nobody knows the future, but then went on to prognosticate one for Sony.

Look, Sony obviously has some reason for the CEO shake-up because they did realize something was wrong, and if it wasn't rectified, Sony was going the way of the do-do. What is odd is that this change happened only 2 weeks after launch, which, as I stated above, means a great deal, especially in Japan where a hierarchy at work is paramount.

Granted, we'll see how this pans out, or maybe I'll visit the future later on this evening.

Wingman1977 · 02-12-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Grindstone

Dizz, don't contradict yourself in your own post. You said nobody knows the future, but then went on to prognosticate one for Sony.

Look, Sony obviously has some reason for the CEO shake-up because they did realize something was wrong, and if it wasn't rectified, Sony was going the way of the do-do. What is odd is that this change happened only 2 weeks after launch, which, as I stated above, means a great deal, especially in Japan where a hierarchy at work is paramount.

Granted, we'll see how this pans out, or maybe I'll visit the future later on this evening.

Bottom line, Sony in general is in disarray. Not just the Playstation department. We'll see where they stand a year from now.

BossCheese · 02-12-2006, 08:40 PM

All I have to say is no rumble = crappy gameplay. That alone stopped 2 people I know from even considering a PS3. When they heard that, they went right out and picked up 360's. Six axis controller is a joke....the sixth axis was horribly implemented in Resistance.

Wingman1977 · 02-12-2006, 10:36 PM

The sixaxis controller has to be without a doubt, the dumbest idea ever.

ChuckSteak0331 · 03-12-2006, 08:55 AM

I know this isnt the right thread to be posting in for this, but I had to get it out there. Yesterday during my shopping spree with the wife, at four different locations all the ps3's were frozen, one which had a sign on it saying "out of order". Sorry, I thought that was hilarious. Dont get me wrong, I still play my ps2, but I wont be getting a ps3 til mid next year. Hopefully all the "kinks" are out it by then.

Wingman1977 · 03-12-2006, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckSteak0331

I know this isnt the right thread to be posting in for this, but I had to get it out there. Yesterday during my shopping spree with the wife, at four different locations all the ps3's were frozen, one which had a sign on it saying "out of order". Sorry, I thought that was hilarious. Dont get me wrong, I still play my ps2, but I wont be getting a ps3 til mid next year. Hopefully all the "kinks" are out it by then.

If we base it on Sony's track record with the PS2, it'll take longer than next year for all the kinks to be worked out on the PS3. At least the PS3 comes with a 1 year warranty.

ozzythedog · 03-12-2006, 04:32 PM

they're using new types of technology so in my opinion a lot of people are gonna be critical of it, like me, for instance

and i agree with bosscheese the whole sixaxis thing is a bit of a joke, i wouldnt be surprised if they just said they had six so they could beat the wii mote but that's just my opinion

Jeet · 04-12-2006, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Wingman1977

The sixaxis controller has to be without a doubt, the dumbest idea ever.

its a bad idea, i give you that
but there's been worse