Sony CEO Calls PS4 ‘First And Foremost’ A Video Game Console

Microsoft’s unveiling of the Xbox One left many gamers wondering what the Xbox’s future will be like now that it looks as though the company is focusing on everything else besides its ability to be a gaming console. On the other hand, Sony is taking this moment to reiterate its stance on the PlayStation 4 to be first and foremost a gaming console.

During D11, Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai spoke about the company’s focus on making the PlayStation 4 being a console that is built to play games. “The most important thing we need to make sure we do at least initially is that we all agree and understand that the PS4 is a great video game console that appeals to video gamers,” Hirai said during the event. “If we miss that part then I don’t think we get the initial establishment of the console. That formula has worked for us with all our consoles, including the PS3.”

That’s not to say Sony isn’t considering additional features for its PlayStation 4 as media apps will certainly play an important role for the console when it’s released, which Hirai says they’ll unveil in the future. “We take a look at this first and foremost as a game console. We don’t want to end there,” said Hirai. “That’s an area we will obviously reveal and talk about in the coming months.”

Daniel Perez
Categories: Gaming
Tags: PlayStation, PlayStation 4, PS4, Sony