I must disagree with discontinuing the PS2. If anything it would mean they would lose a lot of sales. At the moment, those that can't afford the PS3 are buying PS2's (or those that couldn't afford one before). Discontinuing them would mean they lose those sales, and at this point every console sold is making them money, so why in the world do they need to discontinue them?

They're in the profit making stage of the PS2 and have been for some time. The fact that the PS2 continues to sell strongly means they'd be stupid to discontinue the PS2.

The fact that you fail to see this pretty much reduces anything you have to say here to nothing.

If people are trying to save money and are getting a ps2 instead. Then sony would discontinue it, whats the next cheapest thing a wii and a 360. That would just help the other companies.

Ok, lets see here.

Discontinuign the PS2? I'm sorry, but if it was the best console from the last generation. Discontinuing it would force people to spend on a PS3. Which is good for Sony, but is it for the cousumers?

SKU's are fine the way they are.

There last two facts are exxagerating. They just started in this generation. Give them time, in 2008. Nintendo and Sony dominate, while Microsoft are going on a slump. Time is needed.

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1. Emotion Engine,
2. Discontinuing the PS2,
3. Multiple SKUs,
4. Spending Money on Exclusives
5. Getting Franchise Titles out Quicker

1. There backwards capability updates through software are alot better than MS is, so no problem there.

2. Definitely not, Sony(unlike MS) keeps there consoles for 10 years and makes money, which is why there number one in the gaming industry.

3. Well i just made an article stating that Sony made a deal, that will get cheaper SKU's which will ultimately lower the cost of the PS3 very soon. Besides there is a 40GB version in the mix for the holidays.

4. Um i don't think Sony will start giving money to devs like MS, its not there Forte, they get games from loyalty, trust, and friendship.

5. You you forgotten Halo 3 took 2 years to come out that's along time for a FPS IMO, besides this is a next gen not alot of games that is great or looking awesome will be out quicker.

All in all i find this list to be stupid, i mean i understand what he means but some of the things he said is just what he wants not would help Sony. They wouldn't be where they are today if they didn't stick to there game plan.

The PS2 is still going strong, it shouldn't be discontinued yet.

Just about all those things on that list have been done. They are upgrading the backwards compatibility, making more SKU's, spending money on exclusives (Unreal Tournament 3, Haze) and are sending out specialists to help companies make their games better and quicker.

2 words:

Better Advertising.

It all comes down to what the public know that gets them buying your product. Most people don't browse internet forums. They get their info from TV commercials and magazines. Quite frankly I'm pissed off with how bad the advertising has been for the PS3.
When is the last time you saw the PS3 advertised on TV?? I see a Wii commercial in almost every slot yet the PS3 is no where to be seen. Even when I do see a comercial it's that ridiculous 'This Is Living' Campaign which doesn't inform gamers on the PS3s capabilities.
Why not have an advert showing some GT5/MGS4/GTA4/Resistance Footage? That WILL definitely get some gamers putting their hands in their wallets.
Sony needs to stop trying inventive adverts and just show the public exactly what the PS3 is cabable of instead of showing us a fat man with a grenade.

I totally disagree with discontinuing the Ps2. Many more people have ps2 then a ps3, so they will make more sales with the ps2. If they stop making games and systems for ps2, people are going to get very angry. Though, I think they need to get games out quicker.