Sony CEO plays down ‘media hub’ and says PlayStation 4 is for gamers

Sony chief executive Kazuo Hirai said that the PlayStation 4 will differ from Microsoft’s Xbox One, which is being pitched as an all-in-one entertainment box in the living room.

[Snookies12]

Kaz has really helped turn Sony around. Glad he's focusing more on what a console needs to be about. (Games) That is the primary thing, and always should be the primary thing.

[dedicatedtogamers]

Thing is, we all know that Playstation 4 is for gamers. Kaz isn't just blowing hot PR air. We've seen Sony's devotion to games day in and day out.

I'm certainly glad they acknowledge the PS4 isn't focused on being a media hub. Now let's just hear some confirmation for no used-game restrictions and optional PS Eye camera and we're golden.

[Skips]

PlayStation = Built by gamers...

And Sony knows this.

[-Mika-]

I don't understand why it can't be both. Sony just focusing on gaming is not going to make the ps4 a mainstream product and that a bad thing. Making your console basically an all-in-1 device is alot better than just focusing on gaming. MS is once again going to possibly outsell Sony because the casuals would want that media console that can also play games very well.

Plus I think you guys are underestimating MS. They are not going to 100% focus on media. They already have a bunch of exclusives in development and with all the innovative gaming they added in the 360 overtime. Im not worried about them about the core. They will do a good job at balancing and that will make them a success for core and casuals.

[Kyosuke_Sanada]

-reads Mika post-

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Sorry I had no choice.

[Blastoise]

@Mika

It can be both and it will be both, PS3 is the top ranking platform for Netflix right now.

The point he's making is that gaming comes first, I don't understand why you're complaining. More games and a focus on gamers is a good thing. Simple as that

You do actually like games? Right?

[raWfodog]

@Mika - Since she (I think its a she) obviously didn't take the time to read the article:

"He said Sony would add other entertainment apps, “But that’s after we establish the platform as a video game platform. We want to make sure that we are there for the gamers with our PS4 as well. They will go beyond this, but they’ll definitely start with gamer first."

In other words, they will have other stuff as well besides just games.

..And what makes you think that the 360 'outsold' the PS3?

[kneon]

@-Mika-

The casuals buy less software, and that's where the money is, not in the hardware. So it's fine to get the casuals on board but without the core audience profits will be lower.

Besides the xb1 is competing with set top boxes, TV's , phones and tablets for the casuals so there is certainly no guarantee of success.

[SilentNegotiator]

And it's not like Ps4 won't have media. They'll surely have all of the services available before and probably more.

Even when Ps3 was supposedly "all about media" for simply having a Blu-ray drive, we got games like Uncharted:DF, Heavenly Sword, R&C, etc, etc.

[GameSpawn]

PS3/PS4 - Gaming Console that can also do entertainment

Xbox One - Entertainment Hub that can also do games

It's all perspective, but to who it's going to matter to only one of those perspectives is correct, the other only leads to alienation.

Remember more money is to be made from games+dlc and accessories and their respective licensing than from the actual hardware itself. The games and licensing fees (made from 3rd party developers) is were the gift keeps on giving. You can only sell the console so many times to one individual, but that one individual can buy MANY games, if the console entices them to keep buying them anyway.

If your attach rate is going to end up being low because you didn't focus on gaming as the core or at least what the core gamer wants, you better damn well be making a great profit off the hardware to stay afloat (ie. the Wii).

We'll see what happens. If Microsoft hopes they can ride Nintendo's Wii success, that is their gamble. If you ask me Nintendo's Wii success was a fad that has passed and the WiiU has proved that. The same formula doesn't always work more than once, much less a slightly adapted formula just used by someone else.

I'll just end with this to Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft:
Remember who got you where you are...respect what they want.

[Tetsujin]

@-Mika-

Never go full retard

OT

This just helps further confirms what console I'll be buying at midnight; games first and everything else second.

[stage88]

Good ol' Kaz.

Giving gamers what they want.

[brave27heart]

Its a business strategy. Early adopters are almost exclusively gamers (with a few techies thrown in). Make the console about gaming then add apps and entertainment features to broaden the scope once you've got the solid user base.

Its what the 360 did. It was all about the games first half of its life, then look at the last few years.

[morganfell]

Kaz Hirai is a Yakuza boss. After the two analysts (ha ha ha - worthless pinheads) finish talking the interview with Hirai begins. He should be running Japan and not just Sony. Here is the interview from today.

http://video.cnbc.com/galle...

[Conzul]

Um...guys, Mika's actually right for once.

[MysticStrummer]

@Mika -

"Making your console basically an all-in-1 device is alot better than just focusing on gaming."

Requiring your console to be online, even periodically, means a huge chunk of sales you got last gen won't happen again.

"MS is once again going to possibly outsell Sony"

For something to happen once again it has to happen at least once before.

"Plus I think you guys are underestimating MS. They are not going to 100% focus on media."

Of course not, but a comparison of the specs shows that PS4 will outperform One with games. Even Epic... you know the Gears of War devs who favored the 360? Yeah, them. They said PS4 outperformed One while running Unreal Engine 4. You'd think devs, and Epic in particular, would know about the power of the cloud.

http://www.tekrevue.com/201...

Neither console runs UE4 to Epic's satisfaction, but...

"Microsoft’s latest console will be able to drive even less performance than the PS4, dashing Epic’s hopes for this generation of consoles."

[The_KELRaTH]

I didn't buy a Sky TV box for games - BUT there are games available on it. I won't be buying a games system for TV/music/photos - but it will likely all be there as we've seen with the PS3

MS promoting the Xbox One as a media hub is also quite misleading as from what I've read, the TV channels/recording features will only work in the USA.

[Army_of_Darkness]

Respect. How can any gamer disagree or even hate on Sony's PS4??

[maddfoxx]

@mika
"MS is once again going to possibly outsell Sony".

Can you name a Microsoft console that outsold a console by Sony? Because I know I can't.

[KiLLeRCLaM]

@Mika -

"Making your console basically an all-in-1 device is alot better than just focusing on gaming."

What are PC's and Mac's?

[NumOnePS3FanBoy]

@mika My goodness do you hear yourself. You are a pathetic excuse of a gamer if that's how you think.

[DAS692]

@-Mika-
You have simply f&@!?ed up ;)

[Gimmemorebubblez]

@edonus
"enjoy your kinect sensor"
............................. .-_-
enjoy your eyetoy.

[duli14]

Bubbles for you, not like you need anymore lol

[Snookies12]

The disagrees thought I needed more? o_o

Lol thank you, I do agree though I have plenty as is!

[abzdine]

Kaz is the best CEO

EDIT: I enjoyed his presentation at last CEO, it really shows how committed he is to the Sony brand in general.

Here is the CES conference for those who are interested: http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[travelguy2k]

Irony, This is kinda the opposite of the Ps3 launch, They were trying to position the PS3 as a all in one media box.

After all... it only does everything...

[Conzul]

The problem with the PS3 wasn't it's paradigm, it was the difficult hardware.

I rather like the "it only does everything" paradigm.

[travelguy2k]

I agree, i just think the all hate for the Xbone is unnecessary. I more "next gen" devices strived to offer so many improvements upon the last... as i look at my iphone 5...

[abzdine]

At least it did gaming when it first came out

[Arai]

He's somewhat of an iconic figure, as he's been with us PlayStation fans since the beginning of it all.
This is a good watch for anyone that likes the PS brand, it also tells you a bit what to expect from him as CEO.
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

In some ways he's like the Michael for the loyal fans, hence the crazy following of Kaz.
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[Thantalas]

Thank you.

[oof46]

Prior to any new reveals at e3, it seems Microsoft is gambling on the mass market, while Sony is banking on the core gamer.

[JoGam]

Love both Kaz and Jack Tretten.

[miDnIghtEr20C_SfF]

But I thought it only does everything? Lol.. one of the huge points of having a PS3, now it's all changed. Makes you wonder what all the Sony fans were fighting for then when they were on team "it does everything".

[MRMagoo123]

makes you wonder why you even commented in the first place huh.

From what i can see after going to 4 different EBgames and a couple jb hifis in my area ps4 has about 11 to 1 ratio of preorders compared to the xbone and apparently some ppl have cancelled orders for the xbone after finding out about the having to log on every day to use it.

[CommonSense]

Official pre-orders haven't started yet. You're full of it.

[irepbtown]

Go over to Amazon, PS4 and Xbox One are listed at £599.99 (UK Amazon of course). Obviously the prices will be lower but my point is, you can pre-order now.

I put a £20 deposit for the PS4 at Game.co.uk over a month ago.

[Retroman]

I dont understand why gamers getting disagrees when everyone know SONY cares more about delivering games first than being a all in one media hub, like MS mistake was.

[CommonSense]

All he's doing is pandering to his idiot audience based on the backlash from MS's press conference.

Snap out of it, fanboys.

[G20WLY]

Oh hello "CommonSense", I see you have another account...lmao

Kaz is communicating with his loyal fanbase - that's a more eloquent way to say what you said.

And guess why they're loyal? That's right, because Sony brings the games to the gamers and offers great value. Consider whether the same can be said for their main competitor...I don't need to spell it out for you...or do I? lol! :P

[showtimefolks]

i think sony will also offer many entertainment services but at heart will be a gaming consoles

built for easier development
built for gamers

[humbleopinion]

Yeah, I'm really glad Kaz in charge. It seems like a complete 180 from the PS3 which was promoted as an entertainment hub with heavy emphasis on bluray movies.
Together with Peter Moore leaving MS, it's as if they switched sides: the X360 was marketed as a gaming machine VS the PS3 entertainment hub, and now we see things completely turned around.

[batbatz]

agreed 110%, I have a cable box already..

[DonFreezer]

They only think you should be glad for for him being smart enough.If the internet applauded Microsoft for what they did he would be full mouthed about the media features of the PS4.

[DarthJay]

If he wanted to really help turn Sony around, he would start focusing on the media aspect of the box. The advantage the PS3 had over the Xbox 360 was that it was also a Blu Ray player, and I know a lot of Playstation fans don't want to hear this, but there is a very large number of people that own a Playstation 3 and don't use it for games. Back when all Blu Ray players were $300+, people at Best Buy and Circuit City and other retailers would package them with TV's because it was the best Blu Ray player on the market.

There is no shame in marketing it for every capability.

[GuyThatPlaysGames]

RIIIIIIIIIDDGEEE RACCCERRRRRRR!!!

[Majin-vegeta]

Damn right and what they have shown so far is nothing short of amazing.
http://25.media.tumblr.com/...

[Mr_Nuts]

*** He said Sony would add other entertainment apps, “But that’s after we establish the platform as a video game platform. ***

That's what I want to hear

This is what I don't get with Microsoft if you want to make an entertainment box then all you have to do is slowly add onto the Xbox One after it's been released but because it's a games console your focus should be games.

If Sony want to add stuff like the Xbox One has fine, but because they acknowledge that gamers and games come first then I will be alright with that because they are catering to my needs first.

[sway_z]

Yes, the alternative entertainment features should take 2nd place...

I know for sure, if PS4 users wish to watch tv/video or music/web..they will be able to.

Xbox fanatics seem to forget, Sony already tried this all-in-one route with PS3, and they got slammed by the media and by Xbox spams for not pushing the games aspect.

#1 for Games and #1 for Netflix

[faysal]

after all this sony is doing for us gamers.. everyone should buy a ps4 if you consider yourself as agamer! anybody that hates on ps4 is a disgrace to gaming community.. PS4LIFE
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[BlackTar187]

Im not sure i go overboard like you but really the reason people hate on playstation or so dumb. I mean sure list some good ones. But don't list they are full of themselves or they said get a second job. Those small things said by a Cingular person should not decide your overall value in a product.

[faysal]

so what? every single corporation in the world says something stupid stuff like that. that doesnt mean we should take thoes few bad words and completely eliminate the good stuff they are doing for us...

[killerbotmax]

No. I'd rather pay for the software without also having to pay for a little bit of the hardware again every single time. True gamers who care for the art form will never buy a console.

[yesmynameissumo]

And this is why I game on PlayStation.

EDIT: I had a 360, guess what happened to it? Haha. I also have a 3DS, Vita, Wii U and PS3. Have yet to feel like I'm missing out on anything on the Xbox platform.

[Saints94]

Have both PS3 and Xbox but going to stay on PS4 in the future.

[BlackTar187]

Got them all. And i plan on owning all them for as long as im able but new xbox features are anti -me personally so it could be the first Video game console mainstream released i did not own.

I owned jaguar and 3DO

[nypifisel]

I'm so sorry BlackTar, no one deserves having owned 3DO and Jaguar! Hope you're feeling better today!

[PSVita]

I'm excited about the news that you'll be able to play every game on the Vita. I want one but I don't think I'd use it too much, but if I can take games like infamous, drive club or destiny on the go I'd defiantly get one.

Yes, i know my names psvita lol

[yesmynameissumo]

When my wife starts watching TV, I can't wait to remote play some Infamous of Killzone.

[VitaOwner]

Vita Rules!!

[Number-Nine]

riddddddddddddddddddddddddge raaaaaaaaaaaacer!!!

my man!

[Eyesoffiction]

This man understands, Microsfot can learn from this.

[SpinalRemains]

That implies that MS cares about gamers. They clearly don't.

There's nothing for them to learn. They have their plan of a gaming device on which the games play second fiddle to tv and Kinect and that's that.

[Eyesoffiction]

I wish i could disagree with you but i can't, Microsoft has really done it this time.

[ape007]

u sure games are second fiddle inxbox 1? GOD how fanboys are blind

for kz u have halo

drive club u have forza 5

heavy rain sequel u have quantum break

infamous u have crackdown 3

new naughty dog game u have gears of war on unreal 4

and there are 7 other new exclusives buddy

deep down, watch dogs, bf4, cod, destiny etc... they are all multiplats and all will play better on xbox one controller

[Gimmemorebubblez]

"u sure games are second fiddle inxbox 1? GOD how fanboys are blind

for kz u have halo

drive club u have forza 5

heavy rain sequel u have quantum break

infamous u have crackdown 3

new naughty dog game u have gears of war on unreal 4

and there are 7 other new exclusives buddy "

deep down, watch dogs, bf4, cod, destiny etc... they are all multiplats and all will play better on xbox one controller
@ape007
When your comment looks like they've been typed by an ape then you just can't take your comment seriously.

[kma2k]

IMO the UI needed the touch up its getting, but as long as i can still store my music, pictures, & videos on the ps4 im good. Oh well & still have access to netflix & mlb.tv

My biggest shock when i got a 360 was i couldn't store whatever i wanted on the HDD, i figured this was a given & hope the ps4 will continue this.

I would apreciate the ability to play more video formats.

Another thing as a gamer who had his ps3 die a couple times the xboxone ability to play tv meaning it would be on almost all the time scares me, i cant be the only one leary of running something that expensive that long, can I?

[brave27heart]

Wait...you cant store things like music, photos or videos on the 360s HDD? I never knew that!

[kma2k]

you can plug in an external HDD & play movies off of there but you cant store video files on your 360 hdd it wont let you. I do this A LOT on my ps3 i have a lot of shows & movies stored there i watch whenever.

[HyperBear]

"But that’s after we establish the platform as a video game platform."

Hey Microsoft, did you read that?

[nitrogav]

If all I get on ps4 app wise , youtube and lovefilm then I would be happy . Then rest of my time going through all those new game's , game's and more game's !! . Can't wait .

[Ashunderfire86]

And that is why I am getting PS4 first over Xbox One and Wii U. Glad I waited.

[from the beach]

Well, being a 'media hub' has served PlayStation very well in the past - in fact, the PS2's ability to play DVDs was instrumental in giving it the advantage over Dreamcast.

So yeah, bit rich Kaz!

[BlackTar187]

beach are you missing the point of what he is saying? Do people need to break it down for you>

He is not saying pl4 won't be a media hub or that the past ones weren't for their time he is saying that one group and purpuse is for gamers the rest is secondary. Sad i had to break that down for you

[from the beach]

Oh I see now, thanks.

[Sarobi]

At least with Sony you don't have to wait for E3 to know you'll be getting games.

[Saleem101]

Kaz!!!!

[Godmars290]

Hope that only means no direct TV apps. Internet related ones, BlipTV and the like, are good enough.

[Roper316]

we all know both consoles will have media features. But for a game console do you really want that to be the main focus over games for your games console?

[MultiConsoleGamer]

Sony 2001: PS2 is a media hub!
Sony 2004: PSP is a media hub!
Sony 2006: PS3 is a media hub!
Sony 2011: PSV is a media hub!
Sony 2013: PS4 is for gamers. Press X to share on Facebook.

PS4 will play movies, music, media and games. PS4 will interact with social media. It does all the same things as Xbox One, and then some.

This is just marketing spin and the gullible fanboys have fallen for it hook, line and sinker.

[Sarobi]

-Achievements for watching TV
-Watch TV while skyping
-Watch TV while skyping and looking at sports fantasy
-Watch TV as Kinect learns more about you and gives you more things to watch
-Instant Switching so you can go from Windows 8 Apps to TV
etc,etc,etc.

You want to experience Xbox One right now? Go buy Apple TV/Google TV or any other type of Smart TV that uses apps and comes with Onlive

[sway_z]

Call yourself a MultiConsoleGamer? ...Don't make me laugh!

You are one sad nut sack, always trolling on PS fans by stealth, you fool only yourself....Wolf in Sheep clothing!

Your name does not suit you.

*Edit*

@MultiConsoleGamer

Well I for one am hoping you just get an Xbox, we don't need you fakers trolling on PSN.

#ps4playgames

[MultiConsoleGamer]

More like telling the truth ignorant fanboys don't want to hear.

I'm far more excited about the PS4 than I am about the Xbox One. But I'm also smart enough to see through marketing spin. And only fanboy dullards act like mindless corporate cheerleaders.

And you call yourself a Sony fan? Well its obvious you don't remember anything about the history of the company. Maybe you're too young? Judging by the maturity level of your reply I'd say that's probably the case.

BTW, all those Sony products I mentioned in my first post. I bought them ALL on launch day. Cry some more fanboys.

Edit: and I love the ignorant fanboy assumption that MS is actually going to focus more on non gaming features, simply because it has them, on a video game console.

And when your favorite company does it everything is cool, but when the enemy does it you spin it in a bad light. Utterly pathetic.

[ziggurcat]

@ multiconsolegamer:

"and I love the ignorant fanboy assumption that MS is actually going to focus more on non gaming features, simply because it has them, on a video game console."

you did see the xbone reveal, right? and you did see the PS4 reveal, right? because the focus of the xbox reveal was TV, and sports. the focus of the PS4 reveal was games.

[N311V]

Yes the consols will have similar capabilities. The difference I think we're worried about is that MS with its focus on media will be investing in TV shows (Halo TV show says hello) whereas Sony will invest in what we want, blockbuster exclusive games.

I'm clinging on to MS having a great E3 but I'm not optimistic. 15 exclusives with 8 new IP but they couldn't even show us a quick screenshot montage doesn't bode well.

[MetalProxy]

Agreed and iam not going after you but M$ could have 50 exclusives and it wont change the fact the most of those games will be timed exclusives. Look at the current gen and see what happened...Mass Effect, Bioshock, Limbo, Castle Crashers, etc, etc. Imo games and E3 wont save them for me.

[EasilyTheBest]

@ ziggurcat
because the focus of the xbox reveal was TV, and sports. the focus of the PS4 reveal was games.

You did know the Xbox One reveal was 2 weeks away from E3 right?
You did realise that the PS4 reveal was back in Febuary?
If you use your brain you may work the answer out by yourself.

[dcbronco]

Scottis I guess you could say Sony is focused on making TV shows, movies, TVs and financial services. It's like saying MS is focused on software. It a huge company that spent millions hiring high level executives to make TV shows for them. They have the resources to do a lot of things at once. It's not like Microsoft is someones name and that one person is trying to do all of these things.

[raWfodog]

But you miss the poijnt of what he's saying. He did not say that it wouldn't do all of those other things. He just said that they will be putting gamers first. Everyone knows that the PS4 will be able to do most, if not all, of the things that the X1 will do. But gamers are more concerned about the 'games'. We don't want the FOCUS to be on some media hub.

I just wanted to hear more about the games on X1. Not some 15 minute presentation at the end.

[G20WLY]

Actually you press the 'share' button to share on Facebook. You're welcome ;)

As a MultiConsoleGamer, you probably should know that...wait a minute! Could it be that you're a faker?! *SHOCK!*

[PANTHER1030]

M U L T I - T R O L L .

[MysticStrummer]

Here's where you're wrong, Multi...

With the previous generations, Sony emphasized games but also said the platform could do other things. With PS3 Sony emphasized it's multimedia capabilities at first, but then switched their marketing (such as it was) back to being mainly game oriented. All they're doing with PS4 is the same thing they did at the beginning of every gen except PS3's.

[_-EDMIX-_]

Sony bought teams, made a lot of new IPs every gen etc.

Just saying...Sony didn't spend 100 million on NFL....just saying.

[nnodley]

Correction: Sony isn't spending 400 million on NFL.

[Gamer-Z]

All i want is GAMES!

#PS4NoDRM

[CommonSenseGamer]

I'm not so sure the "games only" message is the right one. Its what they used for the Vita and if anything that has shown us just how few people buy nowadays just based on gaming.

I'm sure the PS4 will be a great gaming console but why limit its initial appeal to a wider audience?

[LeoDDestroyer]

Well that because it is the gamers that are the early adopter of the newest consoles so it follows if you get them on board first then you can expand into other areas.

[Skips]

"Its what they used for the Vita and if anything that has shown us just how few people buy nowadays just based on gaming."

Uhhhhm Vita's problem isn't because it's focus on games. It's problem is LACK OF games and overpriced memory cards. -_- Where have you been?

Look at the 3DS... Can't really do anything on it BUT game.

3DS = Crap load of games/cheap = Doing awesome...

Vita = Games still yet to come/expensive memory cards = Not doing awesome...

[Kingthrash360]

common...hi me again...I still know your an idiot whom lacks the sense your name implies.
I dont even read your comments because the disagrees always sweep your agrees..smh @ 2 bubs..should be 1

[MysticStrummer]

"I'm sure the PS4 will be a great gaming console but why limit its initial appeal to a wider audience?"

Because they tried emphasizing PS3's multi-media capabilities at first, but it worked better for them to emphasize games.

[AceofStaves]

Actually, multimedia has always been part of Vita. I, for one, enjoy watching YouTube and Netflix vids on its gorgeous screen and checking my gmail with the Gmail app, in addition to playing games on it.

Games are the main focus of Vita, but it's a robust media platform as well.

[Hicken]

It's not "games only," but "games first."

Can't believe how difficult this is to understand.

The reveal of a gaming console should emphasize the gaming aspect, even if other things are present and important parts of the console.

Common sense, right? That a video game system would be marketed as that, primarily. That the announcement and/or reveal of such a device would also, similarly, revolve around games.

This doesn't mean that it's ONLY about games. Nor does Hirai's comment. It DOES mean you're mindful of, and catering to, your most important market.

[NateCole]

Clearly you don't have any common sense.

[Shad0wRunner]

Okay, it better have USB ports and it better let me play my media from my external HDD AT LAUNCH!

It better be able to play ALL video formats including MPEG-2, MPEG-4, WMV, AVI, MKV, etc...

It better have a decent web browser too. PS3 failed at this!

In fact...it better be able to do everything the PS3 can do, right out of the box, on DAY ONE in regards to media playback.

[CommonSenseGamer]

Apparently None of what you are wanting is wanted by those who play games.

[Outside_ofthe_Box]

OR it could mean that none of what he wants is a MUST or DEAL BREAKER for those who play games.

You some common sense.

[G20WLY]

How exactly did you arrive at that wonky conclusion? lol!

Let me help you to understand. It's about priorities; games first, everything else later. Of course, in an ideal world we get it all at once and it'll flawless, but no console manufacturer is likely to manage that out of the box.

[James-GAMES]

Kaz is a great a man.

[MasterCornholio]

Games first then everything else.

That is what i want from a gaming console.

[cyhm3112]

MS isn't even willing to call xbone a console, they think call xbone a console is a shame to the company and the machine, they don't like games that much, they give out a message, they care about games but not as much as TV or skype. Are games really that bad to you, Microsoft?

[D_RoyJenkins]

Kaz Hirai is the man. Kaz, Shuhei Yoshida and Shahid Ahmad are the stars of Sony right now

[Snookies12]

You got all but one. Mark Cerny as well.

[isarai]

Thank you Kaz, i don't buy a console to do things every other device that connects to the internet offer, i buy it to play games. if it just happens to come with the other stuff, neat, but it aint a selling point for me

[D_RoyJenkins]

Sorry, double post

[Snookies12]

*Ragna voice* JIN!!

Lol, it happens.

[thinktwice]

pretty much at the end of the article it said the ps4 will release in fall. When at the conference it said holidays.. huh

[Cryptcuzz]

This is why I will be sticking with the PS4 Next Gen as well.
I want to buy my games console from a company I know will have games as their primary focus.

Make the games experience the best possible and everything else will just sweeten the deal.

The PS3 already has a robust media and entertainment features I am sure will be carried over to the PS4. With that in mind, if they can add upon those features already available on the PS3, what else is there to focus on other then the gaming experience.

First turn: Tap one Mana, cast PS4 - GO!
Second turn: WIN (PS4 is unaffected by summoning sickness)

[PirateThom]

It's ridiculous that Sony have had to state they're making a game console with a focus on playing games.

[Nik_P757]

It's crazy that Microsoft has made a game console and focused on cable tv.

[KingKelloggTheWH]

Kaz is doing a dang good job..

[phantomexe]

I'm lost as to why you would want achievements for watching TV. Come on why would anyone want that. I can see it now( ya baby look we got an achievement for watching the young and the restless) Thats not a gamerscore i'd be proud of. I mean the fantasy football thing ok i get it but just for watching tv you pop an achievement. Please don't do that Sony ever. Who can defend that it's pure garbage. Who really at MS thought this was a good idea and why. I will not pick up an xbox this time around. Just why have that stupid $hit. I don't understand .

[WickedLester]

Kaz gets it! This is exactly why I support Playstation platforms! GAMING should always come first on a console!

[imgnku]

Good to hear this.

They went media hub with the ps3 which explains why the console failed at the beginning. Im glad they learned their lesson and focused more on their core consumer (Gamers).

[Father__Merrin]

playstation = games
xbox = tv/apps

agree = gamer
disagree = fanboy

[PANTHER1030]

lol. small and smart!

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW50...

[SephirothX21]

Xbox One will appeal to families as a living room all in one device whereas PS4's better hardware will appeal more to hardcore gamers. Most gamers who have developed their profiles on xbox live will probably get Xbox One but many of them will move over to PS4 because of the more powerful hardware, exclusives and free online. Multi games will no longer be gimped for the Playstation platform because the hardware is more aligned with PC. We should see higher fps and better graphics and faster loading times on PS4. Xbox One will probably have more fluid online and faster connection speeds due to the quantity of servers MS is investing in but it is doubtful that the difference will be worth the fee for Xbox Live. I can see Xbox One having higher initial sales because families will go out and buy it for the Kinect aspect. Though PS4 will probably have higher software sales because hardcore gamers buy more games. I don't personally buy into the Xbox One all in one garbage. Firstly, who hasn't a pc? Netflix, internet browsing and social media are all so much easier with a keyboard and mouse or on a tablet. Secondly, who looks at a games console and says "This will be great for looking at tv". Games consoles are about games and good games rely on good hardware and good developers. That's why PS4 will win next gen.

[Darkshader]

Actually a lot of my coworkers and friends that are women that has kids cancelled their xbox live because they knew that they are getting free online gaming for the ps3. These are the same moms that will buy the ps4 in two to three years from now if sony can price their system cheaper than xboxone.

[FrightfulActions]

I actually believe him when he says that the focus is on games. That was the impression I received from the PS4 event. That event was practically all about gamers and games. They mentioned the media hub stuff but almost immediately went on to talk about the features that affect gamers about games. Game sharing, recording, even its social aspects were focused on the gaming part of it. The focus of the entire event was very "game console".

Xbox One's event however was almost all TV, sports, tv, more sports, sports with emotion, fantasy sport teams, voice controls, more TV. The games felt like an afterthought and weren't really showcased much. Call of Duty and Forza were the only real games mentioned and even then it was pretty vague.

They spent more time talking about what it was like making the game then actually showing it off, and Forza was more of a backdrop for showing off how the console can jump from TV to game. There was really no game focus.

[N4realGMRZ]

I don't understand this concept? just for this or just for that, Why on earth would anyone reject a game console that can do much more than simply play games? Who buys a phone that can only make phone calls in this day an age? or a computer to just word process, or a car to just drive, what rubbish is this that a machine is only suppose to do one thing? So games are suppose to be diverse and full of feature but the console must only do one things? spoken like true hypocrites.

[PirateThom]

Not a single person said that though.

Game consoles should have a primary focus on games because it's still their primary function.

Other media? Fantastic. It's a side feature, something that adds a lot of value but should never, ever take over as the focus of the machine. This is not a bad thing. The bad thing is letting the media features be the main feature of your "game console".

You've just ranted about a non-existant person's statement.

[N4realGMRZ]

How have you concluded that MS's console isn't primarily a console first? Have you seen a magical behind the door unveil ? did you see any unicorns and fairies? so in the end you don't know this to be the case do you? its simple if i am releasing a follow up to a product, the key features is what i would highlight because they didn't exist before, makes sense right?

You've just ranted about a non-existant console, because every single point u have made, was exactly that! MADE UP....

Enjoy your evening good Sir!

[PirateThom]

I didn't even mentiion Microsoft... sounds like you filled the gaps in yourself there, again.

[Avalon2175]

E3 is 11 days from now and the wait is pretty unbearable so far. The reason being the uncertainty behind the ps4 & xb1. I want answers on june 10th, yet that is the the biggest fear that they hold out yet again and keep gamers in suspense until closer to launch. This may very well be the case and one or both companys may distract us with all the "exclusives" on e3 and have us disregard the bigger picture, used games and always online.

[AlienFodder]

I love you, Sony. :)

[Shacojin]

Smart move Sony! NFC Support please!

[Darkshader]

It is good that Sony is working hand in hand with Jed York for the new 49ers stadium. Sony is stepping up to promote their new system.

Go PS4!!! Go Niners!!! :)

[MikeyDucati1]

"He concluded, 'For us, it’s all about the gamers.'"

Kaz is the man!! That's all I need to hear. Now that's two Kaz folks that I like. Kaz the minotaur and Kaz the CEO. Glad Sony's focus is about gamers...but really when hasn't it been?

[PANTHER1030]

Glad to see that Sony is focusing PS4 like at gaming device not in boring TV shows.

[AceofStaves]

I've always enjoyed the added multimedia features of PlayStation consoles, but they're a bonus to me. In earlier generations, they'd tide me over until the format became mainstream enough to make dedicated players cheap.

I'm sure I'd use the streaming capabilities of the PS4, since it would allow me to stream to my TV without hooking up my laptop, but I'm more concerned with whether or not the PS Eye will be an integrated, mandatory part of the system. If it is, then I'll have to skip the PS4. I won't by an XB1 because of mandatory Kinect, and I won't buy PS4 if there's a mandatory PS camera.

Hopefully, Sony's E3 presser will clarify those questions either way.

[fsfsxii]

Media stuff are alright, but when a company focuses on the MEDIA STUFF on a GAME CONSOLE, shit gets serious.
Media services should be extra on a console, not the main thing

[buynit]

Good way to take advantage of the situation..

Plus 1 to the ps4

[CaulkSlap]

Just say yeah it does all that multimedia crap too. That's what everyone EXPECTS now. Hell most TVs now have internet and video streaming services built in.

Sure Xbox does it in a fancier way, but just the fact that Microsoft reserves a huge chunk of the RAM and CPU for running this extraneous crap means it comes at a direct cost to gamers.

[a_bro]

Not that this is a biased question, but who watches cable these days? My assumption is that a majority of gamers (core gamers) watch their content online over cable these days.

[ToughBatichon360]

Xbox one for the gamers

[Plagasx]

Sony: "Hey guys, come on over! The party's over here!

Xboners: *Looks at Xbone one last time* "Sighs...okay."

[yokokoroma]

What's to downplay? PlayStation in general, has always been about games, and it's target audience has always been gamers. Why would the PS4 be any different?

[DJ]

Sony's benefiting a lot from this guy.

[Rageanitus]

I never got into consoles until late in the game with the PS2.... it was great and I always felt ever since then they were the all in one entertainment machine in the living room. NOT just a gaming machine

Although I am not a fan of the XBOX... it is gonna kindov hurt if the PS loses some of that all in one vibe to their direct competitor.

I am still giving benifit of doubt to the Xbox.. sometimes Advertisement clouds ppls judgements

[Legion]

Gamers know it is for games. Average consumers though know that the more you offer then the bigger the sale base.

The more systems you get into homes the more chance you have for sales to go towards that system.

[Realplaya]

I wish companies would stop selling this BS to people especially Sony. Hardcore gamers don't make the world go around but they help. The fact of the matter is just as many people who are buying consoles because they are hardcore are buying them as casuals as well. Actually more casual gamers prob outnumber the hardcore. This E3 Sony will address the casual market because they can not afford not to.

[MRMagoo123]

this kaz really seems to be very good for sony it is feeling like the ps1 and 2 days again, so much to look forward too and get excited about.

[titans9999]

I love Sony. Microsoft needs to take notice! I want a game machine! I have a DVR so I don't want an all in one! A separate game console is what I prefer! Not only that, but won't the Xbox get the ring of death being on all the time?

[Shad0wRunner]

Actually, the article says "Sony PLAYS DOWN" media hub features. It doesnt say "Sony RESTRICTS" media hub features. It's all for PR purposes during E3, cuz Microsoft is already going the mass media route, except they went to an extreme with it and did more harm than good for them. So naturally, Sony is gonna brag more about the gaming aspect of the PS4, so they can get the "gamers vote" when it comes time to throw your money down.

That being said, anyone expecting the PS4 to JUST play games and nothing more will be seriously disappointed. The days of owning a console where you just put a disc in and play, are OVER. And that can be said for ALL major console developers. Lets not try to over simplify things by saying "thats all you want"...the idea is to keep moving technology forward, with more abilities and features...not going back to the stone ages of what gaming used to be.

Sure, I have a PC for all my multimedia needs. But I would rather stream my media from my external HDD from my PS4 and watch my shit on my huge ass HDTV, instead of being restricted to a small 19 inch monitor via Windows Media Player...and no, my PC does not have any HDMI ports, so I do not have the option of hooking it up to my HDTV...and I woudnt even if it did.

Look, Im not asking for the ability to talk to my PS4 or recognize every movement gesture I make. Im not asking for it to give me a BJ while it tells me whats on TV. I just want all the SAME features the PS3 has, right at launch; without having to keep my PS3 reserved for those abilities. Im not the type to have 50 consoles cluttered around my TV, one for each of my needs. Theres no reason why the PS4 cant do everything the earlier consoles can do, wrapped ALL IN ONE machine.

Thats ALL Im sayin...

[Ozmoses]

Yes... Always gaming first.. Hence the gaming console.. Hence the gaming industry..

Focus on the games and the little things like apps and stuff will bring it all together..

A device that offers no games and only other entertainment alternatives is well, like a waster of money.

[TheOrion]

It is a bit silly that they would have to state such a.

On the subject of other functionality though, it would be nice if Sony would expand on its codec and container support on the PS4.

Not likely I know but one can hope.

[daedra]

ps4 is for non gamers

[Drakul]

He said well but “For us, it’s all about the gamers.” also means PS4 will be totally fine with second hand games, no extra charge and etc??

[Drainage]

it only does....gaming

[og1kenob]

That is y iam going from xbox and xbox 360 to only ps4

[just-joe]

Awesome, now confrim you won't block used games in anyway, and you'll be golden.

[Adolph Fitler]

I don't care what anyone says, PS4 being for games 1st & foremost, is what I want. I would prefer to have a separate box for other multimedia situations, as I believe that the OS system has to be bigger & bigger for this, which takes memory away from the systems core gaming functions.
I'm happy with everything PS3 does in regards to multimedia......I just want faster online (which I guess is more Sony's online servers), & features that benefit the gamer while online, such as the infamously missing from PS3, X game chat, party chat & all those other things that Live users have claim to fame (too bad lagless gameplay isn't part of MS's paid service, whereas Sony & Insomniac could manage it with the 40 player, lag free beauty in Resistance 1, then 60 player with Resistance 2).
Seems funny that all these MS d!ckriding fanboys are screaming from the rooftops about how Live will still be an advantage over PEN/PSN with PS4 & Xbone, & this is the case, according to said d!ckriders, because MS are gonna have 300 million servers, or 700 thousand, trillion, squillion, dillion, phillion, quadrillion, decillion, servers.

I don't want my game console to do a thousand things, as that's what pc's, laptops & such are for, whereas, I want a my game console to be streamlined from all that power pc's have, into a box that's sole purpose is to play games that run at there optimum & as close to the high end pc counterparts, as possible.
Now, this is pretty much what they have done for people like me, with PS4.
I am 38yrs young, so I am an old school console gamer, but f#@k me, it can't & shouldn't be just my generation that want machines built from the ground up, to be as powerful as possible for a game centric experience, with anything else being a nice touch, but a touch that should be omitted if it does anything to hinder the power of the machine for what it was built for, & that being games.

I don't want the OS doing all these other bloody things, if it takes away memory needed for certain games textures & such. I want the developers to be able to deliver me the game, how they intended it. It is a slap in the face to me as a gamer, if my game suffers slower frame rates, horribly lower textures, general graphical, AI, or any other technical issues, or shortcomings, because all the other unnecessary shit the system is trying to do that is bloody multimedia box crap.......I want the developers to be able to develop on the system & have the least technical issues possible in bringing there games to my system in all there grace, beauty & splendor.

I am more than happy to have my multimedia box, as a separate device.....I mean, I have a PS3 with a 320gig HDD & another with 500gig, & I have had to delete many games from my 32gig machine, due to filling it up, & my 500gig machine has 20gig of space left, & the important thing to note here is that I have NO MOVIES or MUSIC on these systems, taking up HDD space, so it's all game saves, installs & downloadable titles, with 10-20 demos between both systems. So, the point is, I don't have the space for tv shows, movies, music, or any of that other shit on my "GAME" consoles.

[ChickeyCantor]

It will still be a strong media center though. With new updates to the firmware they will add new stuff.

[DOOMZ]

Hmmmmmm?

[Minato-Namikaze]

"He said Sony would add other entertainment apps, “But that’s after we establish the platform as a video game platform. We want to make sure that we are there for the gamers with our PS4 as well. They will go beyond this, but they’ll definitely start with gamer first."

Read more than the title.

[solidt12]

If you Build it for Gamers they will come!

[Sharky5]

how in the hell are you morons saying MS isn't focused on games when they plainly told you they'll you show you games at E3,its that simple..good grief

[Minato-Namikaze]

They said they would focus on games before this as well.

[sigfredod]

Go Kaz, as a gamer i´m listening

[DevilishSix]

MS biggest mistake is aligning itself to live TV. Live TV is a retracting and some would say a dying business. Noone is interested in TV commercials except during the Superbowl because they are part of the event. It is all about streaming or buying season sets of shows. PS4 can do that it didn't need to be marketed as a big deal because it is accepted as part of the hardware like a common feature. MS reveal was like, oh look now we play live TV. It was so silly and off message from what early adopters want to hear.

[HonestDragon]

“But that’s after we establish the platform as a video game platform. We want to make sure that we are there for the gamers with our PS4 as well. They will go beyond this, but they’ll definitely start with gamer first."

Kazuo said it right on the money. Like it or not, what make consoles sell are video games. The core consumer who buy consoles are gamers. No matter what spin Microsoft tries to put on the Xbox One, they are essentially alienating gamers and competing with more companies than just Sony and Nintendo.

I buy a console for video games. I love extra features as much as the next guy, but I don't want that to cloud my gaming experience or lower the quality of released games. Sony has always had great games. They just need to advertise them better. The direction of making their system focused on games is what will make the PS4 successful.

Not only is the PS4 for gamers, but for developers as well. This past generation has seen many potential games cancelled or rejected simply because a publisher thought they wouldn't sell. That or there was an intense rehashing of the same and tired genre of first person shooter being abused to where you can see the bruise marks. Developers want to create new and interesting games with fantastic worlds and intriguing game concepts. Very few publishers, yet many gamers acknowledge this. We want developers to innovate and change up how video games are seen. That is what Sony is offering developers a chance to do. Also, it helps that the system is easy to develop for.

Microsoft managed to make the Xbox One an entertainment box. That's what they set out to do and it blew up in their face with many citing that the features in the Xbox One are unappealing or fail to impress audiences on an international level. Further, the other business tactics that have cropped up are quickly becoming unpopular with gamer and industry member alike.

"But Microsoft said they have fifteen exclusives coming to the Xbox One and the Kinect will be better!" - says anyone who like to repeat that fact

True, but how many of these exclusive games are going to be just small Marketplace games or Kinect games? How many are actually going to be AAA or remotely different from their current lineup? How far is Microsoft going to deviate from gaming just so they can compete for dominance of the living room?

Currently, the Xbox One is being laughed out of Japan. The business tactics are getting torn apart online. Many people I have spoken to are jumping ship to Nintendo and Sony or just sticking with PC. The core Playstation audience couldn't be happier with the PS4 and Sony's new direction. The way I see it, Microsoft is going to have a difficult launch and many months of damage control ahead of them.

[rainhell77]

That's funny because last time I checked PS3 looks like a media hub!

[schlanz]

“I fundamentally believe that the initial market that we need to make sure we appeal to with any new platform … is really the gaming audience,” Hirai said. “They will be the supporters of your platform and they will help propel the installed base.”

AMEN