How Sony defeated Sony

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MikeB said:

What Sony really needed to do was make a cheaper system that could compete with the 360 better on a price standpoint

I don't agree personally, I would not have minded if the PS3 would have been more expensive and more highly specced, provided of course 1st parties provide even more impressive games.

I think they should just concentrate on maturing the PS3 further, cut out costs and continue to produce Epic games and expanded functionality which demonstrate well the PS3 hardware.

We will see how competing with the 360 goes in the future, but personally I am happy my PS3 being more sturdy, nearly noiseless, has Blu-Ray/Cell and harddrive by default and already has distinguishly impressive games available. (Of course quality R&D and manufacturing costs money, money I am happy to invest in a quality product)

It may well be that for the long run the 360 will not be able to compete with the PS3.

 

I guess I should have clarified.  To reach that 'mass market' appeal and possibly sell significantly better (Atleast early on) I think that Sony needed to make a cheaper system (Possibly without Blu-Ray) (Similar to the 360).  I'm personally happy they didn't go this route as long as software  keeps being developed for the system.

 

And I agree with your last three paragraphs.   They need to keep plugging away on great first party titles and keep improving.  My only concern is can Sony whether to figurative storm?  I think the PS3 will still beat out the 360 when it's all said and done (Assuming continued support from Sony).

Like I said,  Sony has a lot more flexibility than the 360 or the Wii at this point in terms of pricing specifically.