This is by the author and not a direct quote as the OP implies. Sony didn't say it.
Sony is in this position because they were perceived as the "pro-consumer" option early on.Every market would do the same thing. Expect it from whoever is leader next generation too. It's just smart business - as much as it sucks.
This legitimately feels likes something Don Mattock would say.
I figured this was some shit Jim Ryan would say, kind of surprised it's from Kenichiro Yoshida.
I personally don't really care about crossplay but you'd think stirring the pot further on the issue is the opposite of what they would want to do PR wise.
The only way Sony agrees to Crossplay is if the PS5 isn't the success that the PS4 is.
Speaking at the IFA technology show in Berlin, Sony chief executive Kenichiro Yoshida said he felt playing on the PlayStation 4 was the best experience for gamers and therefore should not be compromised.
How is Sony not saying it?This is by the author and not a direct quote as the OP implies. Sony didn't say it.
Weelllll... Ps3 failure wiped them out to the point of losing money so...not really?
Why on earth do they still have PR people giving answers like this?
Sony is in this position because they were perceived as the "pro-consumer" option early on.
This isn't smart business long term. Gamers are a fickle bunch.
Why on earth do they still have PR people giving answers like this?
Until one of them figures out that the smart play long term is just to maintain the pro-consumer attitude.Agreed. But it's cyclical. Is they lose the market lead the next person will eventually do the same thing Sony is doing now. And so on and so forth.
Agreed. But it's cyclical. Is they lose the market lead the next person will eventually do the same thing Sony is doing now. And so on and so forth.
Who cares about 10 years ago? What is this "but he hit me first" bs. The company and division is run by a new team now.
Well I agree.
I want my playing ecosystem to more close possible... I don't want to play against somebody else outside PS4.
But that is me of course... I even dislike cross-play with PC that have in some titles.
Agreed. But it's cyclical. Is they lose the market lead the next person will eventually do the same thing Sony is doing now. And so on and so forth.
PlayStation Europe execs should never be allowed to be interviewed.
Duh?
You don't build a userbase that large and then just give it away to your competitors.
Right, but it doesn't have to be. There's nothing stopping them from being pro-consumer while in the lead.Agreed. But it's cyclical. Is they lose the market lead the next person will eventually do the same thing Sony is doing now. And so on and so forth.