Oh snap! Kutaragi gets demoted
by Dustin Burg 
{ Nov 30th 2006 at 2:30PM }
Bloomberg is reporting that after the lackluster Playstation 3 launch and multiple delays that Ken Kutaragi will step down from overseeing daily operations and is being replaced by Kaz Hirai. Though, Kenny won't be out of the picture entirely, but will take up a new role by overseeing the "overall operations" of the Playstation 3. I'm not all about kicking a guy when they are down or rubbing salt into fresh wounds ... but damn does Sony deserve all this. The complete disregard of their fan base, launching with a sad (reported) 200,000 units and all the lies. Seriously, I don't hate the Playstation 3 community or fanboys at all, I simply hate how Sony treats them. Yup, I just had to vent ... sorry guys, but I'm all about mud-slinging today.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
KineticOnline @ Nov 30th 2006 3:19PM
Im suprised they all didnt get sacked
dan @ Nov 30th 2006 3:34PM
if by demoted you mean promoted, then you would be correct... nice try tho
Mr BoomStick XL @ Nov 30th 2006 2:45PM
You hate to see anyone lose(or get demoted) thier job but these guy's at Sony lied and lied again about the dibacle that is the PS34. Listen I was able to get one and I'm very happy to own ALL 3 systems but Sony has shot themselfs in the foot with this launch, I thought they would have taken what happened with the PS2 and learned from it!! Just look at the next six months of games for the PS3....Nothing...Nada.....if the fans are lucky they'll get 3-4 games!! Thanks Sony you really know how to take care of your fan base!!!
Insomnious @ Nov 30th 2006 9:22PM
I agree with Richard; I love what the 360 has to offer, but I really got into gaming with the Sony Playstation. It seems now that Sony let all the popularity and sales figures get to their heads, and now assume that if you had a PS2, you'd do anything to get your hands on the PS3.
They really haven't paid enough attention to the competition, probably because they didn't have to last time. Microsoft and Nintendo, being the underdogs this time last year, have really pulled together for the fans. Although I'm totally against region-restricted content, I feel, as a fan of the Xbox and 360, that I'm being listened to when we ask for patches, updates, and new features on Xbox live.
SuperLobster @ Nov 30th 2006 4:32PM
All the reasons Sony has let the fans and gamers down is are the same reasons I plan on buying a PS3, but probably not until the middle to end of the systems life span. That way you get a decent price cut, hopefully, and a possible newer and sleeker model. I'll stick to my 360, the great games already released on it and the great games coming out over the next year.
aragorn @ Nov 30th 2006 3:34PM
So... why is Harai being promoted? The guy is as dumb as driveway gravel...
But yes, I agree with you Dustin. I sometimes wonder why Sony has such a fervant fan base, because they treat them like crap. I'm beginning to think of Sony Fanboys as battered women.
dan @ Nov 30th 2006 6:22PM
why is this being reported incorrectly everywhere? kutaragi got promoted to ceo and is now Harai's boss.. and Harai takes over Kutaragi's old job.. learn to read articles people.
Assbestos @ Nov 30th 2006 4:19PM
I think people need to realize that Sony's supposed genius is entirely to the credit of the developers that have worked with them.
They used to be known for their excellent electronics about a decade ago. Now the expensive cost has simply become a premium paid for the brand. Their tactics seem now the use expensive promotional media and deceptive tactics to hype rabid and, in my opinion an unfounded desire for their product.
In a few years I have no doubt there will be some developer who has figured out the cryptic process to fully utilize Cell processing. At that point perhaps we will see this "4D" Ken keeps talking about. Until then you'll be looking at the washed out and soft renderings of ports from other consoles.
Josh @ Nov 30th 2006 7:25PM
I'll probably see Ken flipping my burger at our local McDonald's soon.
SuicideNinja @ Nov 30th 2006 5:04PM
". if by demoted you mean promoted, then you would be correct... nice try tho"
Dan, you missed the point. Sure, it's "technically" a promotion, but they just wanted him out of that seat. We had a professor at my university that they shoved into "chairman" because he was such a horrible instructor but he had a masters and tenure. Same idea with crazy Ken.
Toki9 @ Dec 11th 2006 12:09AM
Many executives in Japan used to get laid off by getting moved to an office with a view out the window--to watch birds and to do nothing else. Because of their belief in "lifetime employment," corporations used such measures to effectively fire people. This doesn't happen as much anymore (There is a greater willingness to fire people in Japan now), but Sony still can't outright fire somebody like Kutaragi without losing face.
SuicideNinja @ Dec 1st 2006 1:11PM
Amen, Insomnious.
gt350 @ Dec 3rd 2006 8:03PM
I grew up with knowing Sony had probably the best a/v gear, But now Samsung makes their panels,copied JVC for rear projection, Apple reinvented the Walkman, and putting products out that are not ready. one thing i do know this is not the Sony i grew up with. And i mis that.