Where Sony Went Wrong

It seems everyone lately is poking fun at Sony. Everything from their Vita launch problems and price, to the woes of the current state of the PS3. A lot has happened in the past few years. The manufacturing giant continues to struggle among its competitors in multiple forms of entertainment, not just the Playstation brand of products. Then there’s the news of a corporate shakeup which sees Howard Stringer stepping down, allowing for the Kazuo Hirai as the new CEO and president of Sony Corporation. Pertaining to the Playstation brand and the PS3, we take a look at some of the decisions and events that have contributed to the current state of Sony.

[moeqawama]

Seriously, another one of these articles?

[CarlitoBrigante]

Please everyone reading this: Click on the "gear" right in the picture and Report this no name website.

We don't need anymore of these kind of articles, it was already boring y 2007.

Yes yes we know, Sony is doomed like forever, can we move on now please?

[MoXxXi]

Lol, if you don't like the article, don't read it?

I mean, if you really feel this way, I suggest you leave N4G all together because I guarantee half the shit published on this site is like this, or worse in some cases.

[senorwakko]

Just because it isn't a one of the "major" sites does not necessarily make it a no name. Granted their are a lot of BS sites out there, but to attack the site because you don't agree with something goes beyond the scope. That is just my humble opinion.

[crazypicklemonkey]

I cannot see one mistake sony did. I bought the ps3 for $600.00 brand new (loved it) i loved the launch titles (heavenly sword) i love the exclusives, the web browser was awesome at the time (and still pretty cool) the online is great, i honestly think half of the sony hate is made up from people looking for hits from articles, because everyone i know loves there ps3. (REAL WORLD)

[gtxgamer2]

Jealous Fanboys.

[darthv72]

form a marketing and advertising pov I used to see the ps brand in everything sony pictures/tv produced. Seemed only logical as it would be free advertising of one sony brand within another.

Now MS studied what worked for sony and followed suit. I have been seeing more and more 360 related product placement in everything else which stands to reason that sony only has so many studios and the others are fair game. It could very well be appeal as the article states.

nintendo came on in such a rather unforseen way with gaining support from everyone 9-90 that the hardcore appeal of the ps brand was really for the.....hardcore. The vita is not for the casual or the parent buying a system for their kids like what nintendo offers.

The question of tablet/mobile gaming on the rise via ios or wp7 or android will usually get laughed at by the core gamer but it still represent a portion of gaming and it will only get bigger.

sony has some good ideas and has had many before that either were ahead of their time or they gave to much credit to the consumer and didnt do enough to promote. In any case sony will figure things out.

[Titanz]

Well stated.

[SaffronCurse]

Oh boy oh boy these types of articles need to be removed off this website.

[A LIVING LEGEND]

We have sudden adoption of current realism.
So,I'm getting an Fps player with blu?. sorry, wrong answer.

[TheGOODKyle]

Even close minded 360 users have to acknowledge that Sony has great products whether or not it's in the gaming market.

[MrDead]

The U.S. game media seem to have a big problem with them.

[ironmonkey]

to much freedom on the net is the problem

[Bathyj]

The only mistake Sony have made from my point of view is firing Krazy Ken.

They blamed him for their early problems which was mostly media FUD, and then everyone acknowledged all the things he insisted PS3 have were for the best.

Sonys biggest problem was dominating like no one ever has before for 2 generations and becoming the Tall Poppy.

[Mikhail]

Indeed, at that time, the PS3 was quite ahead of its time. It has wifi, bu ray and HDMI 3D support along with advance audio format that the Xbox 360 didn't have. It was a good value for money for $600 but of course, people only see it as a gaming console.

[SlowBurn]

Apple unveils new phone 6 months after old phone,promises new phone in another 6 months.299$.
people rejoice
Sony delivers multi function upgradeable home computer entertainment device with adaptability to sustain 5-7 year cycle.599$
people rejoice,somewhat late but undeniable, understandable.
critic(s)- Sony was wrong

[PirateThom]

New iPhone for $299?

You'd be lucky. $649 for an unlocked 4S 16GB.

Starting price of $199 for a 4S 16GB on a two year contract.

[TheUnbiasedLion]

TBH the only thing sony really ahs done wrong is the price point next to a 360 at the time.

The reason why things have been struggling is the flood which slowed manufacturing to a grinding halt, while samsung is in Korea they didnt need to worry about such a thing.

Your online structure can be as strong as possible it theres always a chance it can get hacked.