Japanese Analysts Not Hot On PSX

Thanks to GameSpot for their article discussing the potentially subdued reception to tomorrow's Japanese launch of Sony's PSX media center, which twins a PlayStation 2 with a digital video recorder and other multimedia options. According to a Japanese analyst quoted in the story: "The PSX is perhaps more of a publicity stunt. It will probably sell well for a month or two but the momentum isn't likely to hold up after that." It's also noted that "the main reason for analysts' lessened enthusiasm for the PSX is because the machine being released tomorrow isn't the same one that was unveiled at CEATEC in October", with analysts' consensus being that "lowering the specifications of the PSX hurt Sony's image."

Comments

Re:Well...duh!

[AllenChristopher]

"If you do have satellite you can get both these devices for under $400"

However, if you have a satellite, you've already spent many millions, unless you're just very large.

Re:Product in search of a market...

[bigman2003]

Sad to say, but I never really realized something about myself until you pointed it out...

I thought that my not watching TV was because I'm better than everyone else, just too intellectual for Paris Hilton.

Now that you point it out, it's because I sit around playing video games all the time.

Well, gotta get down from my high horse YET AGAIN! When will I get a permanent place up there?