PlayStation maker Sony has launched a bitter attack on Microsoft
Sony boss attacks 'copycat' Microsoft
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30 Jun 2006, Clement James , V3
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it seems that Kaz Hirai, president of Sony Computer Entertainment America, has not heard of the adage given the trouncing he gave Microsoft recently.
In the latest issue of Sony's Official PlayStation Magazine Hirai lambasts the Redmond giant for copying the Japanese electronics firm in everything it does.
"I wish that they would come up with some strategies of their own, but they seem to be going down the path of everything we do," he said.
"Every time we go down a path, we look behind and Microsoft is right there. We just can't shake these guys."
But it may be safe to say that one avenue down which Microsoft will not be following Sony is in the pricing of the games for its next-generation console.
In the same interview Hirai hinted at the cost of the games for its much delayed PlayStation 3, and consumers will probably not like what they hear.
"I think it would be a bit of a stretch to think that we could suddenly turn around and [charge] $99.99. If the price becomes a bit higher than $59 don't ding me, but I don't expect it to be $100," Hirai said.
Some reports believe this means that consumers can expect PlayStation 3 games to be priced at between $59 and $99, which is higher than initially expected.
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Copied? MS was out the door first with their 360 to market, announced specs and finalized first and online gaming (LIVE) has been there since the original. I fail to see where they are 'following'.
Posted by Rob, 02 Jul 2006
Sony's evil empire or George Bush
I don't know what's more interesting. Sony or the fact that your name equates to 666.
I realise that you aren't the president. He can't read & probably can't write either. We saw this in FAHRENHEIT 9/11 by Mike Moore when he was reading a children's book with the other children. The book was upside down. How he finishes a sentence is a miracle in itself.
Do youself a favour. Go change your name.
Posted by Rex Alfie Lee, 30 Jun 2006
games lover.
ie: the controller has vibration. there are a few more, so u can go ask mr bill for the answer.
Posted by Hatebulshit, 02 Jul 2006
Money
It is all about money.
If Sony had any balls they would give half the world their gimp playstation for free
Posted by dave watkins, 30 Jun 2006
Sony's Evil Empire
What exactly did Microsoft copy? Xbox Live? The one feature that I think saved the original Xbox in North America.
Sony is a petty company that is still crying about Betamax. They almost scuttled DVDs and now this Bluray nonsence. You can count me out on PS3 and Bluray for sure.
Posted by George Bush (it's not easy having the same name as the President), 30 Jun 2006