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PlayStation's Daddy Gets the Boot

by Tom Conlon on April 27, 2007 at 09:26 AM

Sony Chairman Steps Down
This June, embattled Sony Computer Entertainment chairman Ken Kutaragi is finally being put out to pasture.

Kutaragi is something of a legend in video game lore. He invented the original PlayStation in the early '90s and almost single-handedly put Sony on top of an industry that was previously locked up by Nintendo and Sega.

But, Kutaragi's shine has worn off in recent years. With the PSP not selling as well as Nintendo's innovative DS on the handheld side, and the PS3's late entry and high price allowing its competitors to get a running start in the race for living room dominance, Kutaragi's role at Sony has been in question. That said, this announcement of his retirement comes as no surprise.

Kutaragi steps down on June 19 but will stay on as the Honorary Chairman of Sony Computer Entertainment.

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Tags: 360, playstation, ps3, video game, VideoGame, wii

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