Miyamoto on PS3: We're not competing
In a recent interview with the Guardian Gamesblog, esteemed game designer Shigeru Miyamoto was questioned about Sony's recent announcement of a PS3 delay. Rather than respond with an assortment of boomerang jokes, Mr. Miyamoto calmly stated that he simply doesn't view Sony's machine as competition.
"It depends on what expectations people have of the PS3 and Revolution. Sony has taken a long time to create their machine but it is obvious that the direction we are taking is different to the PS3."
It may seem like an arrogant stance, but when your machine literally eschews traditional controller design and the current trend of cramming more technological power into a box, it's a fair statement to make. He goes on to say that rather than taking on the other two corporate giants in terms of graphical power, Nintendo would rather stick with what they do best and create appealing games that strike a balance between technology and playability.
On the other hand, it would perhaps be unwise to think that the PS3 (or Xbox 360) and Revolution aren't competitive in a traditional sense. After all, the end goals of providing a gamer with his entertainment are the same. The execution and mindset may differ, but it still boils down to giving you the games you want to play. Nintendo may very well be going after the untapped casual market but hardcore gamers, who fall under Sony and Microsoft's marketing umbrellas, are sure to be just as interested in the Revolution.
What say you?
[Via Eurogamer]
