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Sony Corporation. Prepared By: Astra Curry Cole Lewis Brad Sayler. Overview. History SWOT Industry Analysis Competitors Recommendations. History. Nintendo and Sony were combined Super Disc 1991 Playstation started in 1990 by Ken Kutaragi Released first console 1994 PSX.
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Sony Corporation Prepared By: Astra Curry Cole Lewis Brad Sayler
Overview • History • SWOT • Industry Analysis • Competitors • Recommendations
History • Nintendo and Sony were combined • Super Disc 1991 • Playstation started in 1990 by Ken Kutaragi • Released first console 1994 PSX
History, cont. • PS2 released in 2000 • Internet capabilities • PS3 released in 2006 • Blu-Ray technology
SWOT • Strengths • Strong Brand Name • Diversified Games • Weakness • Microsoft’s online service is superior • High retail price • Poor technical support
SWOT cont. • Opportunities • Blu-Ray Technology • New game and console developments • Threats • Sustaining customer base • Blu-Ray technology not user friendly
Sony’s Website • http://www.sony.com/index.php
Industry Analysis • Global Issues • Market Share • Cultural Differences • Cultural Similarities http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIYcInKmtlk
Industry Analysis • Risks • Competitors • Trade Regulations • Cost • Success of PS2 • Availability • Future Trends • PlayStation 4? • Gadgets
Competitors • Nintendo • 1970 Nintendo Entertainment System • 1990’s handheld video games • 2007 Nintendo Wii released
Competition, cont. • Microsoft • New to the gaming industry • 2001 Xbox introduced • 2005 Xbox 360 released • 2 million subscribers Xbox live
Recommendations • Short-Term Recommendations • New Games • PSP more appealing • Long-Term Recommendations • Virtual Reality • Open physical stores