Sony says PS3 to blame for lack of PSP games

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Sony says PS3 to blame for lack of PSP games but promises raft of new titles
3/11/2009

The PSP may finally be getting a good run of games with title like Beaterator, LittleBigPlanet and GTA Chinatown Wars but it wasn’t always the case. Now Sony’s bosses have revealed just why it’s handheld took so long to take off.

According to Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida say the Playstation 3 is to blame for the slow trickle of titles for the PSP.

“A couple of years ago we clearly put too much focus on PS3 titles,” says Yoshida. “It caused a lack of support for the PSP last year. We need to be focused and gear a lot of our resources back to the PSP. We have many titles this year.”
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/techno...-promises-raft-of-new-titles-115875-21795395/

I wonder, after reading the unfortunate loss figures about the PS3 today whether Sony has decided to focus on something that may in future be a bigger money-spinner. I'm sure their shareholders are anxious with regards to the news about the PS3 and maybe the gaming department has realised their asses are on the line if there isn't a dramatic upswing in sales. If that isn't coming from the PS3, maybe it'll some from the PSP?
 
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Not surprised. With the amount of quality exclusives coming out one by one presently for the PS3, the PSP has to suffer :rolleyes:
 
Rosaudio said:
Not surprised. With the amount of quality exclusives coming out one by one presently for the PS3, the PSP has to suffer :rolleyes:
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And the amount of clutter, as well. Unfortunately Sony does need to get their ducks in a row, because quality exclusives is one thing but being shut down is quite another - this is a bad thing for all console gamers.
 
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lol, you dreaming if you think Sony is going to shut down...recession has affected most businesses...Sony is still quite healthy and the losses are blown out of proportion...the article as far as i know (read it some time back) was printed before the financial results were released....

But if you get any reliable sources referring to Sony closing shop, please post it...

Sony still has good cash flow and that's the key to keeping a business running...*least that's what i've been told by business people*
 
Didnt they say a year ago they were going to focus more on the psp, I havent bought a new psp game in 2 years, i borrowed God of war from a friend and even though I installed custom firmware on my psp capable of running copied games, I have yet to even be bothered to try it.
The games available on psp just arent interesting, they are all PS2 ports or watered down PS3 versions, Sony should have made it unique like the DS, there are quite a lot of DS games im interested in.
 
Sold my PSP earlier in the year due to lack of titles and my disinterest in hand-held games.

To me the real issue is the PSP Go. DLC only for the platform is a bold move from Sony. Will be interesting to see if the gamble pays off ...
 
h'come didn't buy a DS...? or u got one ?

I love my psp, played about 100 games already...I thought the last 12 months were great with Resistance and God of War..COO was great....it is really a playstation portable, where it shines are the puzzle, platform and rythm games...PuzzleQuest, Lumines II, EEE (Every Extra Extend), Locorocco, Patapon..but i've loved the portable versions of Wipeout, Tekken, Burnout, Daxter, God of War, Killzone (this version is awesome and original), Tiger woods and Virtua Tennis...

Never given the DS a chance, but the few games i played at game expo's and stores didn't grab me...
 
They're blaming their own console for the lack of games on their other console? :erm:
 
Smooth Criminal said:
They're blaming their own console for the lack of games on their other console? :erm:
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Should they have blamed the wii or 360...or how about the x-box portable ?

It makes sense....as a business, they have limited resources...every company prioritises their projects and allocate respective resources...

Why has MS not come out with a portable device yet....focus is still on XBL and the 360 itself...
 
Smooth Criminal said:
They're blaming their own console for the lack of games on their other console? :erm:
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Sony's business practices as of late have been a bit puzzling. They've sold off several divisions within the company, to try and reverse what has been some tough times for the giant.
 
maestro_za said:
Sold my PSP earlier in the year due to lack of titles and my disinterest in hand-held games.

To me the real issue is the PSP Go. DLC only for the platform is a bold move from Sony. Will be interesting to see if the gamble pays off ...
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They need to try something, I guess. Business isn't what it used to be :p
 
timgaul said:
Sony's business practices as of late have been a bit puzzling. They've sold off several divisions within the company, to try and reverse what has been some tough times for the giant.
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I'm probably gonna get ignored on this one, but i only recall the CELL and manufacturing division being sold to Toshiba...and Sony still has 40% of it and Toshiba 60%....??? They had a re-strutucture this year, but that was internal...
 
Lemon369 said:
Should they have blamed the wii or 360...or how about the x-box portable ?

It makes sense....as a business, they have limited resources...every company prioritises their projects and allocate respective resources...

Why has MS not come out with a portable device yet....focus is still on XBL and the 360 itself...
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So why release it in the first place and leave the people who bought it hanging?
 
Smooth Criminal said:
So why release it in the first place and leave the people who bought it hanging?
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maestro's comments seem to sum it up:
Sold my PSP earlier in the year due to lack of titles and my disinterest in hand-held games.
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So I agree, put the handheld on hold until such time as your can support it 100%. This is why the DS is outselling the PSP 5-to-1.
 
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Lemon369 said:
It makes sense....as a business, they have limited resources...every company prioritises their projects and allocate respective resources...
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But then the question is why arent third party developers innovating on the psp, it seems like everything thinks of the psp last and they add some silly console link unlock as an incentive
 
Nduimiso said:
.................., I havent bought a new psp game in 2 years, i borrowed God of war from a friend and even though I installed custom firmware on my psp capable of running copied games, ......................
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Bwahahahaa. Here is the crux! Hmmm.
 
Nduimiso said:
But then the question is why arent third party developers innovating on the psp, it seems like everything thinks of the psp last and they add some silly console link unlock as an incentive
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Agree with most of what you said, but I still think there were great games released in the last 12-18 months....Chains of Olympus was fantastic ! and Resistance was not just interesting but lots of fun and both were innovative...OK, GoW was just more GoW, but portable....but great story, great graphics and great reviews....Resistance was 3rd person view and also done really well...Killzone Retribution(a few years old) but fresh and different...so there are plenty of good games..patapon, locorocco, luminess, puzzle quest...but essentially it is a playstation portable...DS isn't a Wii Portable (or WIIP prounounced Whip)
 
I am Penguin said:
Bwahahahaa. Here is the crux! Hmmm.
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LOL, yeah...running copied games normally deters the purchase of new titles...gotta say that very few stores in SA have decent PSP titles on their shelves..or even a good range...
 
Think what Sony was trying to say is that they had too much focus on the PS3 that the PSP has been pushed to the side. They are going to have to prioritize going forward.
 
RPG_Fan said:
Think what Sony was trying to say is that they had too much focus on the PS3 that the PSP has been pushed to the side. They are going to have to prioritize going forward.
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Yup, unfortunately it may be a bit too late for many PSP owners.
 
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