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Sony Computer Entertainment confirms that Ken Kuturagi is retiring from his position...
The heavy political cost of Sony's apparent failures with the PlayStation3 was highlighted today, with confirmation from Sony Computer Entertainment that Ken "Father of PlayStation" Kuturagi would be retiring from his position as the head of Sony Computer Entertainment and Group Executive Officer from June 19th. Born in 1950, Kuturagi-san hasn't quite reached the standard age for retirement across Japan, which combined with the struggles that the PS3 faces, suggests that politics were behind the decision instead of just wanting further time to water the garden.
Once considered the saviour of Sony and a likely candidate for the role of President over Sony Corp, failures to deliver on the promise of the PlayStation3 and sliding performances saw Kutaragi-san demoted from the board of directors in a controversial shake-up during 2005. Since then well-documented manufacturing issues and further problems with the PlayStation3 have chipped away at Kutaragi's reputation, particularly it's failings to introduce any significant advantages over the Xbox 360 at a time when he famously labelled Microsoft's efforts as closer to "Xbox 1.5" and chasing after the PlayStation2.
Although issues surrounding the PlayStation3 appear to have been addressed, the format still faces an uncertain future compared to the success of its predecessors. Additionally the failure of the PSP to match the runaway success of the Nintendo DS must surely have caused a few further question marks over Kuturagi's recent decisions. PlayStation plays a crucial factor in Sony's profit-line, so the decision to make a change now seems to suggest that Sony President Howard Stringer believes now is the time to address these problems.
Confirming the appointment of Kazuo Hirai to the position of President and Group CEO, it's believed that Kuturagi-san services will be retained in the role of Senior Technology Advisor; however, there can be little doubt that the man who masterminded the PlayStation from its inception to the present day, will mark a significant shift for the future of the format.
"I am happy to graduate from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. after introducing four platforms to the PlayStation family," said Ken Kutaragi, Chairman and Group CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "It has been an exciting experience to change the world of computer entertainment by marrying cutting edge technologies with creative minds from all over the world. I'm looking forward to building on this vision in my next endeavors."
"Ken Kutaragi is a rare combination of a powerful visionary and entrepreneur in one figure," said Howard Stringer, Chairman and CEO, Sony Corporation. "Not only has he created a multi-billion dollar business for the Sony Group, he has brought the industry into a new dimension. Sony has benefited tremendously from his vision, his 2/2 creative genius, and from the very strong team he assembled and nurtured. As Ken moves forward to pursue new opportunities, we will encourage and support him. My support also goes to Kazuo Hirai, who is a terrific executive with a proven track record with PlayStation business in the US. I am confident that he will inspire and lead SCEI to new heights."
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Added:Thu 18th Aug 2011 18:12, Post No: 1167
@ Robert Young: Try Sony and Microsoft's actual financial reports. They are the only reliable source for worldwide console sales/shipments.
Added:Thu 18th Aug 2011 17:45, Post No: 1166
videochartz => vgchartz......LOL....:-)........
Added:Thu 18th Aug 2011 17:44, Post No: 1165
My previous blog of 360 lead over PS3 is not "guess estimate". Those numbers were taken from a reputable website that unfortunately, this website prohibited me from quoting. This website is so reputable that companies use their numbers for their own studies; videochartz......
Added:Thu 18th Aug 2011 17:26, Post No: 1164
Well it is August 2011 now, PS3 fanboys. Where is the lead of PS3 "overtaking" the 360 by January 2011? Yeah, the PS3 sales are inching closer to the 360 but, as of Aug 2011, it is still that - "inching closer". As of August 2011, the worldwide lead of 360 over PS3 is 3.4 million. The U.S. lead of 360 over PS3 is 12.282 million. Also, here in the U.S., as of Dec 2008, the 360 lead was 7.98 mil. As of Dec 2009, the 360 lead was 8.64 mil. As of Dec 2010, the 360 lead was 11.34 mil. And that brings us to Aug. 2011. So, don't predict stuff that will fall flat on your faces, LOL ;-)..........
Added:Mon 01st Aug 2011 20:21, Post No: 1163
@1162, what extra content? do you mean the welcome back pack, with the 5 games, stuff for sony home and various other games and the free month of playstation plus? we've already had it, where was you? lol
Added:Wed 27th Jul 2011 14:44, Post No: 1162
what are sony playing at, wheres all the extra content the promised oh i forgot sony never keep a promise.
Added:Thu 30th Jun 2011 14:03, Post No: 1161
Sony denying the blatantly obvious? Surely not!
Added:Thu 09th Jun 2011 04:47, Post No: 1160
lol i looked back through the comment and post 1154 is a blatent lier, hes just jelous microsoft is better than sony.
Added:Sat 04th Jun 2011 21:13, Post No: 1159
well the welcome back pack finally arrived yesterday and what a mess it was, i guess sony thought it was a good idea to release it in all regions rather than america first moving roung the globe in a way that would not hinder people from getting the free content or causing a lot of confusion when people saw the "get now" link vanish and had to look for guides as to get their free content.
one thing i didnt know about the welcome back pack was the inclusion of 3 FREE full HD movie rentals, if you didnt know about it look on the XMB in the orange box (under account management) and you should find it though i think it expires on the 5th (sunday,tomorrow) so get them while you can.
Added:Tue 31st May 2011 13:38, Post No: 1158
what is sony doing, its may 31st and still no ps store when they said it would be back by the end of the month, well its the end of the month and no ps store, whats the excuse this time ????