Sony: "Firm Believers In Listening To The PlayStation Fanbase"
Sony and the PlayStation 3 continue to adopt new ideas every year, but don't think all these ideas are internal.
During a recent interview with Examiner.com, SCEA Director of Hardware Marketing John Koller spoke about the current state of the PS3, the new services that have already arrived, the future of the Network, and the need to have enough content on the PSP Go to "keep everyone happy." We've also watched the storage space grow continually over the past few years, and many believe this was simply due to the digital distribution boom. But it also has a lot to do with the ever-increasing functionality of the PS3 and Sony's long-term goals. Said Koller:
"From the start, PS3 was designed to be more than just a video game system and as such we knew that different people were going to use it in different ways. And we are firm believers in listening to the PlayStation fanbase. As a device with a ten-year lifecycle, we knew that new features would be constantly added every year through firmware updates or new services like Netflix. We also have always said PS3 is proficient as a multimedia hub out of the box. As the amount and depth of digital content available through the PlayStation Network (PSN) continues to increase, we wanted to provide those who go beyond just saving games and DLC on their HDD with options to accommodate their growing digital content library. Digital content will undoubtedly continue to be on the rise and a larger hard drive fits our view of the future. Our goal is to provide options to users so that whatever their entertainment choices are next year or the year after, they’ll have the storage space to accommodate the way they want to use their system."
In regards to the PSP Go, Koller says they've "met the challenge" of having enough content for new owners; there are currently over 300 downloadable games available, in addition to thousands of movies and TV episodes. As for the Network, that will continue to grow; we'll see more content, more Home expansion (Koller mentions the new pseudo-MMO within Home, Sodium One), and of course, more attention paid to the consumer. In short, if you have suggestions, don't be afraid to speak up 'cuz someone just might be listening...
1/20/2010 8:59:23 PM John Shepard
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lMephisto
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 8:43:21 AM
They never came, and since I owned them in UMD (Yes Sony, I was willing to buy them again for the sake of Digital Distribution and to avoid carrying UMDs around...) I just went back to my God of War PsP-2000.
You're not being fast enough, Sony... and it doesn't matter with the Ps3, I can buy games on Amazon, thanks... but for the Go, YOU are the only option... and you are falling behind.
You disappointed someone who bought your $250 PsP on Day one because I believed in your premise, and if you don't want to lose anymore gamers like me, you better move faster... faster than fast if you will.
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bridgera
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 12:11:26 PM
Silent_J
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 12:09:45 PM
bridgera
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 2:11:27 PM
geovanwitdakick
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 9:45:00 PM
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geovanwitdakick
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 9:46:43 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 10:39:28 PM
SnipeySnake
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 10:53:13 PM
Banky A
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 2:41:47 PM
geovanwitdakick
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 9:45:14 PM
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anaconda
Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:20:51 AM
i dont think sony can do it though. if sony wants to compete with microst in online play they have to have the same or better features and not just free online. thats everones exquise for not getting good features just becuase its free doent mean its good.
Mamills
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 10:11:32 PM
darxed
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 11:06:40 AM
Alienange
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 6:35:34 PM
My original point was, Sony claims to be "firm believers in listening to the PlayStation fanbase." Gotta give them credit too, for the most part they do. However, there is a large portion of their "fanbase" that are screaming for BC. Where is their hearing ear?
fatelementality
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 10:01:15 PM
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rogers71
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 10:08:16 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 10:40:19 PM
fluffer nutter
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 1:22:18 AM
rogers71
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 6:52:24 AM
All the shows that I purchased have the shopping bag next to them showing I bought them but I cannot download them because of the restrictions.
NeoHumpty
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 7:29:29 AM
McLovin519
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 7:31:39 AM
gumbi
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 11:27:15 AM
side note, 6 months later I followed some internet guide and reflowed my PS3's mobo. got another couple months out of it. long enough to back up most of my stuff which I loaded up on my new slim when I got it. So I'm not as sore about it anymore, but still. lame Sony, uber lame.
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coverton341
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 10:24:01 PM
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Kangasfwa
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 10:33:25 PM
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Then where the hell is my backwords-compatibility? There was an article months ago pointing to Sony making it possible (the article was about a patent filed by Sony). Is Sony finally going to release BC when the PS2 is finally laid to rest?
Oyashiro
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 2:35:47 AM
The X Factor 9
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 10:40:53 PM
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Maybe I'm nuts, but I'm sure plenty of people would buy hard to find games like Ico, Shadow of the Collosus, Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence, Okami, etc...
Maybe I'm the only that likes to buy downloadable games sometimes. I have purchased Jade Empire, Ninja Gaiden Black, and Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory off of Xbox Live.
Sony ought to leverage its entire library of games. Put up hard to find games that people cherish.
Also, put up PS3 games too...Burnout Paradise and SOCOM are up. Why not add some more games? Its not like having the games on the Network is going to hurt anyone...
SnipeySnake
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 10:49:24 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 10:41:32 PM
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TubbyUrchin
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 10:50:01 PM
Karosso
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 10:50:40 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 11:38:30 PM
coverton341
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 11:49:07 PM
lMephisto
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 8:48:32 AM
coverton341
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 11:47:18 AM
Silent_J
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 12:19:20 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 1:13:20 PM
TubbyUrchin
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 10:47:32 PM
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OH, and how about that Video Service in Canada? That would be nice >:(
geovanwitdakick
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 10:52:24 PM
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gungrave
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 11:28:26 PM
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Oh....and keep vs13 exclusive. I don't like that a huge chunk of ff13 was cut out due to Microsoft's weak dvd 9 format. Thank you
Fane1024
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 1:19:33 AM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 11:59:16 PM
___________
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 12:16:57 AM
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im sorry but NO! psp game is worth 60 bucks not one, not even GOW CoO or syphon filter logans shadow.
i mean come on, seriously as if im not paying enough for games as it is.
i would buy allot more games for my psp if they were 40 bucks or less apposed to 60.
especially since they barley last 6 hours, i dont know about you but i find it hard to justify 10 bucks for 1 hour of entertainment no matter how good or fun it is.
no wonder piracy on the psp is so popular.
___________
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 5:56:54 AM
ive been asking that question since the day i bought my ps3.
it infuriates me that almost every 360 exclusive supports drop in co-op and very few ps3 exclusives do.
and the ones that do is only split screen instead of normal.
i wish more games would adopt the tech in Indiana Jones Lego 2.
have it a single screen, than have the screen split if the 2 players reach a certain distance apart.
army of two the 40th day would be a million times better if it had that tech.
thats it, from now on i declare it illegal for any ps3 game to come out and not support local co-op. and not only that it must also use the tech found in Indiana jones 2.
refusal to abide by this new law will result in the penalty of death!
Snaaaake
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 6:42:11 AM
JackC8
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 7:17:10 AM
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If Sony wants to listen to its customers, please give us a release date schedule for upcoming titles. I realize release dates may change occasionally, but a reasonable estimate of the intended release dates, along with reasons for changes, would be very much appreciated. I'm really, really sick of all this extremely vague stuff and being left to listen to a dozen internet rumors. Just tell us Sony!
Richy
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 9:13:48 AM
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yes, that will be great SONY listen to your fans ;) ...
i would like a confirmation of SSD support, more Multimedia files or package support, video & music streaming services to Mauritius (all countries would be great), PSN accounts for MU & support for paypal or my credit card, a 1 time transfer of account settings / saves & trophies to another one (in case i can have a MU PSN & would like to tfr my settings hehe...)
I really want that other countries option so badly that if i had the money, i would build the server, pay for SAFE connexion & allow SONY to use it free for the Indian Ocean Zone ....
cheers!
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maxpontiac
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 10:25:14 AM
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- A chat feature. Yes, I will pay for it if I must.
- The entire PS2 library on the PSN Store. Yes, I will buy my favorite games from the past.
- The ability to back everything up. Do not allow devs and publishers to lock content. Any of it.
Outside of that. I am very happy with the system.
BikerSaint
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 11:32:05 AM
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When I had to swap out my 60BG due to the disc drive going, I lost a bunch of game saves.
And I was especially super mad about having to lose my Rag Doll Fung Fu game & all of my Mafia 1 saves that I just gotten through.
maxpontiac
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 12:31:17 PM
LittleBigMidget
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 5:19:19 PM
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abarel
Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 4:48:43 PM
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DeathOfChaos
Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 6:16:53 PM
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clue
Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 11:18:39 PM
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1) i want my unit to remember the wep codes to all the wireless routers i visit like my psp does. i hate having to re-enter the codes every time i travell with my unit.
2) i want to be able to play my own music while i am playing a game (al a xbox style)
3) i want mouse and keyboard support in all fps video games not just for the browser.

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