Sony Maintains Focus on PS3 and Vita, No Next-Gen Talk This Year
Sony has made it pretty clear that they don’t plan to rush into the next generation, stating time and time again that the PlayStation 4 will not be shown or discussed for at least another year. CEO of SCEA Jack Tretton has gone on to reinforce Sony’s prior claims that nothing next-gen related is currently a priority for the company.
Speaking to IGN, Tretton explained that Sony’s current focus is on the PlayStation 3 and the launch of their new handheld:
…right now, we’re focused on PlayStation 3, and I’ve got another platform (PlayStation Vita) to get out the door in seven days, so I don’t want to be thinking about trying to launch new technology anytime soon. I want to focus all our energy on our console business, which is really just hitting its stride, and Vita, which really deserves a dedicated push from us.
I, quite frankly, would be very distracted if I had to be talking about next generation hardware this year.
It looks like gamers can rest assured that the PlayStation 3 still has a few more good years to look forward to. Hopefully Sony’s strategy in sticking to its 10 year plan regardless of what the competition plans to do works out for them, rather than just giving the competition an early advantage.
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9 Responses to “Sony Maintains Focus on PS3 and Vita, No Next-Gen Talk This Year”
Releasing later than everyone else can be a benefit. As long as the system is clearly more powerful and easy to develop for. Also there needs to be a stellar launch of games.
The flipside of that is being late to the party and everyone has already blown there money on other console(s). I still feel that holiday season next year Sony will launch their next system. 2014 just feels too far away.
Well, considering my past experiences with Microsoft’s inability to create hardware that works consistently and reliably (Microsoft is a software company, holy shit!), I won’t jump ship if they beat Sony to the party.
Likewise, my past experiences with Nintendo catering to children and non-violent gaming, I won’t jump ship for them either. Especially considering the Wii2 is just another gimmick, and will only be as powerful as current gen stuff…
Therefore, take your time Sony, and do it right. I’m still satisfied with current releases on PS3.
Sony may fall behind once again. They need to learn from their mistakes and conquer.
There’s no way I’d be able to drop half a grand on a new system this year anyway, so it doesn’t affect me too much. That must suck for those of you who can afford it though.
The timing isn’t right for a PS4, just continue to ride the success of the PS3 and concentrate on the Vita for the time being. The PS3 has yet to be tapped of its full potential in terms of power.
After a week with my PSV I got to say… I do not want to play games on my smartphone anymore!
IMO this is the way it should be.
I think if Sony mentions the next Playstation console at all this E3, it will distract everyone. They should focus on the Vita this year.
Good. The PS3 has plenty of life left regardless of what some people might say. Sony should let M$ make the first move but don’t be a year and a half late again. I believe that Sony should release two versions of the PS4. A low end model for casuals and people on a budget and one for the hardcore gamers with all the cool bell and whistles.