| jarrod said: Well, while I do think repurposing PSP spec (or an upgraded PSP-spec, Wii-style) for other devices makes sense (tablet, phone, etc), I don't really see the benefit to using Android. Why would Sony try to use an open source, 3rd party OS (with it's own store even) for their PSP line? Just doesn't make much sense structurally, competitively or logistically to me as surely Sony could craft a more appropriate and effective solution internally, and it seems like most pushing the idea are going for an "enemy of my enemy is my friend" strategy vis-a-vie Google vs Apple. And that's... well, a bit naive to say the least. |
If android is on a lot of mobile devices and they are a part of it then they are on a lot of devices. If the PSP and PS3's performance in the market relative to competitors is any indication they might not be able to craft an effective solution internally. Most users around here certainly don't think they can come up with a solution to be on top again.
If Sony's titles are available on android it is a win win situation. Sony gets a larger market to sell software to and Android gets games that are Iphone beaters quality wise. While my evidence is only anecdotal I was just speaking last night with someone who purchased an Iphone over the N1. His reasoning...games on the iphone were superior. They really could compliment each other's weaknesses well. Piggy backing Android gives Sony massive penetration of the mobile market and Sony provides good software content for android thus giving it even better market penetration.
Wasn't there an article around here stating that Playstation would become a part of Google Tv?
