Sony under "less pressure" to announce PS4
Philippe Cardon, CEO of Playstation France, states that we may have to wait for a PS4 announcement. However, in addition to this he discusses several things; such as the Vita's poor sales in Japan due to focusing on games for a Western audience, as well as believing that the Wii is in decline.
It took me from Digital Spy, to CVG, to OPM, but I found the full story for you g1s.
Yesterday morning, 'Le Point' (a weekly news magazine in France) conducted an interview with the new CEO of Playstation France; Mr. Philippe Cardon. Whilst some information was expected, a few statements caught my eye.
Cardon begins by saying that 2011 - despite the tragic natural disasters and hacking dilemma - was a good year for the Playstation. He says, "The global market for the console is down, but it is primarily related to the Wii." Following on from the Wii, towards the end of the interview, Cardon comments (and it's quite interesting what he says) on the Wii U and its release being on the horizon:
Following on from the Wii, towards the end of the interview, Cardon comments (and it's quite interesting what he says) on the Wii U and its release being on the horizon:
Regarding the poor sales of the Vita in Japan, Cardon believes it is due to "the games not corresponding to the Japanese public," citing Monster Hunter as a key example.
Finally, the interview ends with Cardon saying, "We were the last to leave [announce] the PS3, it [we] will probably be the last to announce something."
So, g1s, do you still think they'll reveal some information on the Playstation 4 at this year's E3?
What do you think about his thoughts and feelings? Check the source for the full interview - it has been translated but the original link is included.
» Source: http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lepoint.fr%2Fjeux-video%2Fplaystation-nous-serons-probablement-les-derniers-a-annoncer-quelque-chose-29-01-2012-1424903_485.php
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ShrapnelLeader
I wouldn't be surprised if the PS4 came out in 2016.
darkhyrulelord
I still have a bunch of PS3 games to catch up on so I'm cool with this. Besides, I think the PS3 is fine just the way it is.
darkhyrulelord
That would actually be fine with me.
MarcFransen
I''m a Sony fanboy and I'm not worried in the least.. I already saw this coming and I know the PS4 will be awesome when it comes out^^
JesterKris
Well in terms of consoles the playstation is ahead based on technology so it makes sense they would be the last to come up with a new console. The Wii is the least technically impressive so it was first, next being the xbox followed by playstation, it all makes sense to me that they feel that way. And they did say originally the PS3 would be a 10 year console.
Fandango
No PS4 for several more years, please.
yuna66
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DarkPenguin
I can't see any new console being that much better than what's already out. Considering how excited I get about new technology, I'm looking forward to not hearing about new consoles. At least not this year. Buying a new console has now become a scary thing to me anyways. I went through 6 xbox 360's and 2 ps3's. I just hope they really work out their hardware before release. I may have to wait a year after each release just to see how many problems they have before shelling out the $600 they will probably cost.
DrCoolGuy
I'd have to say that Sony is doing well enough with the PS3 that not many people would buy a PS4. Not to say Microsoft isn't doing AS well, but they could probably stand to release a new XBox soon, since they have an older console and just seem to do well with that since they've produced nothing since. Sony's done the PSP and Vita, and they probably couldn't live with another console release too soon. Plus, with the PS3 having its price cut about a year ago (or was it longer? Correct me if I'm wrong.), they're still getting so many people into it. Myself included, I bought a PS3 for black friday this year. They dont need a new console.
Besides, we all know a PS4 is just gunna cost $500+ :P