Sega ain't got nothin Sony needs. Sonic is as washed up as Crash Bandicoot, and they don't have much anymore.

yes. Just to see rol's face

Hell no.

A company with sega's backlog would be much better suited with a more retro comapny.

Yakuzaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

I don't think Sega regularly posts profits (Sammy does, but afaik Sega is like a dead weight). I don't think anyone would want to purchase Sega. Maybe get some IP cheap...

I don't see any of the three buying Sega. Sega is a problematic purchase: the company itself is in a bad shape, the studios usually don't create the games with much potential for winnings. But on the other hand the backlog and the franchises are worth a lot. So Sega is probably very expensive but if bought needs further investments and work to bring to profitability.

Sony: Is in a problematic financial situation. With a junk-rating there is no way Sony gets the money to buy Sega. Also, even if they can buy Sega, they need more money to make them profitable. No, Sony can't at the moment take over Sega.

Nintendo: While not in debts like Sony, Nintendo is only a gaming-company and a purchase like Sega much too big for them. Nintendo would get into debts and the winnings are speculative. Also there is a big overlap on the franchises in Sega catalog and in Nintendos catalog regarding genres. Nintendo would not tap into new significant markets with that move.

Microsoft: They seem the most probable. They have the money to do the stunt. They also would profite the most from that move, as Sega has games in genres that Microsofts studios are lacking. But here is also the main problem: Microsoft probably lacks the talent to make Segas studios fit again, as their developers are in completely different fields of experience.

But aside from the hardware-manufacturers there are other options: What about Namco or Ubisoft? And - a thought from the horrors of the deepest hells - EA could possibly buy Sega.

NO. Just try to get some of their key staff. I

At least Sony should buy the Yakuza series.

Would be a genius move. Sony needs a strong mascot presence, in this case, Sonic. Taking Sonic games away from MS and Ninty would go a long way securing Sony an even better exclusive lineup.

Yakuza is also strong in Japan, where Sony needs help and keeping it exclusive is key. Other franchises such as Phantasy Star Online, Virtua Fighter, Sakura Taisen, all are strong in Japan.

Sega has good classics but lately they are making mostly bad games... Now imagine giving the IPs to Sony and have their studios develop for it? A Golden Axe hack and slash developed by Santa Monica, or a Streets of Rage by Naughy Dog, for example. Would be crazy.

The transaction alone would cost immensely as SEGA is a public traded company; thus, in order to be bought, Sony would need to cash in at least twice its market cap value for investors to say yes. If anything, this transaction alone would push Sony to bankruptcy, which will happen soon if they don't get out of the T.V. business.