Reeves: “Sometimes it’s an advantage to be last in Europe”

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Dodece said:
I think there is an irony to be found in this thread. Posters are saying does he actually think Europeans are this stupid. The real question is how can he not. The Europeans after all have gladly tolerated how his company treats them. More to the point this is the one market that was sold on a console out of name brand loyalty, or so I have been told by all the European system loyalists. Then you have the willing to pay so much more mentality. The Europeans really got bent over the table, and they seemed to have no problem with that.

Have you ever heard the saying about there being a fish in the sea for everybody. Well the PS3 is perhaps the social equivalent of a spousal abuser. In which case the Europeans keep coming back for the next beating. Yes it is self destructive, but try explaining that to a spouse that lets the other beat on them. They will always give you the same tired excuses. I am comfortable with my abuser, they do not really mean it, well its my fault that I said anything.

I think it is plain to see how Sony views Europe. The thing is Sony will gladly behave like an ass until the Europeans get the courage to stand up to Sony, and demand to be treated better. Until then Sony public relations are going to make comments like these, because Europe will continue to send them positive reinforcement.

 

I understand what you're saying and it's true. However just like any abusive relationship it's hard for the abused to leave. What do you suggest they do?