Does anyone know why Phil Harrison left?  Next to Krazy Ken, PHil was synonymous with the PS brand.

I think it was pretty obvious for Peter Moore on the 360...  After a $1.1 Billion blunder in quality he pretty much had no choice but to clean the slate and move on.

But, Phil....  Sony is at the starting domination and it will only get better won't it?  Or does Phil know something the other Sony suits don't?

He was ?

wanna know why he left, its cause he knew he had no where higher to go at sony. Japan would not promote him any higher.

The PS3 got a rocky start on his watch. That's probably a big part of it.

And talking about how awesome his competitor is no doubt speeded the process somewhat.

he left couase you touch yourself at nigte.

 You know you could get banned. 

 Hmmm did not need to know that.  At least this thread isn't as blatantly trolling as your PSP is dead thread.

Because he prasied nintendo that is unacceptable for anybody that works at Sony.

when exactly did he leave?

You know. Here's what I think happened.

This was Phil's choice based on what he wanted to do with his career. Doing what he's done, he's not left wanting for money, so his choice is ultimately based on freedom. Despite his high position at Sony, he could still only be so influential in the happenings of the company and it's directions.

His statements about casual games, Sony Japan and the Wii wasn't a scandal that got him let go, it was an indication of what he'd like to do and perhaps a hint of his frustration - not towards sony in general, but towards being part of a company so large that he can't entirely enact his policies.

So why go to Atari? Like I said, money isn't a big issue, not that Atari can't afford to pay him more than we will ever see. The real reason is that by going to a smaller software company that's not in the most fantastic of financial conditions, Phil has an unprecedented opportunity to mold the direction of the entire company. To really shake things up and do things his way. Of course Atari benefits even if just for no other reason than the big name and and assured closer relationship with Sony.

And if it doesn't pan out? he's Phil Harrison. He can probably go back to Sony, go to THQ, EA, Ubisoft, a beach in Cuba, a harem. The guy can do whatever he wants. And right now he wants creative control and a chance to do something radical... or at least very successful.

Of course, this is just my theory.