In what way did Sony ever think they could compete with Nintendo in the handheld market?

[johnlucas]

S.T.A.G.E. said:

johnlucas said:

Hahahaha.
I find this funny. And ironic.

In the early 90s it was all Sega does what Nintendon't.

Now in the 2010s it's all Sony do what Nintendo.

Hahahahahahahaha!

Don't worry about it. They already tried that routine.
Have you played PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale? LittleBigPlanet Karting?
John Lucas

Thats kind of the point, Sony has a lot of characters, but they have never hyped them as mascot characters. They just create a lot of games. Nintendo has a cohesive art style thats revolves around Disney-like characters. Unlike Nintendo it doesn't work when they are put into the same world. The art style would have to change. 

Sony wants the party game sales featuring first party characters, but they need to create their own games and set their own standards. God of War Ascension's multiplayer should've been the multiplayer for PSABR. Now that would've been badass. 

I used to game primarily on Nintendo, but ever since they lost Rare, their connection the gamers who are growing up is dwindling. I switched to Sony primarily in the PS2 and put Nintendo as the secondary. I dont need mascot characters to game (but its nice to have) just like I really have no need to go to Disney like I did when I was a child (even though it would be nice to take my kids there when I eventually have them).

Here's a hint: It's not about "being mascots" why Nintendo characters represent the company so well.
It's the inherent soul of the characters themselves that allow them to have that weight.
The magical moments Nintendo creates with those characters.
Stuff that TRULY resonates with the player.

Hell, you might as well get Bubsy & Aero the Acrobat out for Sony. Maybe Gex. I'm sure they can use the work.
It's not about mascots & those who make that mistake will find themselves in the same mess Sony got into trying to ape Nintendo's franchises.
Sega understood a bit of this which is why Sonic was strong enough to hold its own against Mario for awhile.
But Sega was always trying to out-Nintendo Nintendo ever since that 1983 launch.

John Lucas