| KBG29 said: As much as I would love to see Sony have a larger share of the market, I think this is the right move. I don't see a single platform ever dominating like PS1 and PS2. With the rumors of PS4 chips being more main stream, I think Sony is coming to terms with the fact that they just have to be a player in a much bigger market. They just need a console out there that is easy to support, and profitable. Hopefully this is a sign of good things to come. |
I agree with you to some extent. I think that Sony's iron grip on their self-manufactured content is what got them in trouble. By having their new hardware more in line with the mainstream, they could (and that is a big if) possibly stop focucing on making consumers eat of their shit software (talking about their OS/Web-browser/Music player/etc.) I think a lot of consumers are turned off products that don't have a huge user install with little to none community support for the software. Sony in very enclosed and don't really update their software enough. (I'm talking about meaningfull updates that enhance the experience for the consumer)
If the PS3 had a web browser that rivaled a computer/tablet with the use of mouse and keyboard if needed, If could play flacs, mkvs, and let people customize their ps3 experience like LBP 1 & 2. I don't think price would be a problem for Sony. It doesn't have to be free, they could make a deal with companies/developers to sell these addetives for .59 cents to 4.99 depending on the content. But no, I think Sony wants the consumer to accept its narrow minded software, even if there are better ones out there.
To sum it all up, I think Sony has the Apple mentality, but have clear notion on how consumers like their entertainment served to them or what they want. It could be worse; they know, but wont give it to them because it will infringe on their intellectual property.
