What would happen if PlayStation branched off from Sony?

[DanneSandin]

VanceIX said:
Depends on what company buys the brand. The reason Playstation has been so successful is that Sony nurtures the gaming atmosphere. If someone like, say, Facebook (ugh) bought the brand, it would drift away from primarily being about gaming.

ImmortalHelixFossil said:

DanneSandin said:

While it's starting to look better for Sony, that wasn't quite the topic here =) IF playstation branched off, how would that effect playstation? This has nothing to do with Sony's economical situation, it's all speculation as to what would happen.

Sorry, your right! I just wanted to show everyone that Sony aint that doomed as every thinks. Yes, they have financial trouble, but it's just, because of a few devisions. 

OT: It depends on which company will be the new owner. There is a huge difference in between the American/Japanese business culture. Like GM and Toyota, I'm afraid if an American company will get its hands on the Playstation brand they will milk it so much that.... Can't even think about it.

Yeah I agree; if another company would buy the brand, it really needs to have a genuine interest in the gaming market, or else the whole enterprise would be in danger of collapsing.