If Apple bought SONY's Playstation Division

And started charging for online and turned it profitable, do you think it would be a smart move by Apple?

And would you personally object to that? or it doesn't matter who owns the Playstation brand as long as you still get to play its exclusives IPs?

Edit: And for people saying it'll be expensive, Apple could just simply offer Playstation products subsidized with 2 years contracts.

There are laws in place that prevent a western company from owning more than 50% of a japaneese entity.

I would object to that. I have a feeling they would start making you buy proprietary parts, while overcharging just like they do with everything they make.gamertylers

There are laws in place that prevent a western company from owning more than 50% of a japaneese entity.

StrongDeadlift

If there was such a thing as a playstation division

[QUOTE="gamertylers"]I would object to that. I have a feeling they would start making you buy proprietary parts, while overcharging just like they do with everything they make.charizard1605

[QUOTE="gamertylers"]I would object to that. I have a feeling they would start making you buy proprietary parts, while overcharging just like they do with everything they make.charizard1605

Sony usually sells there products for a loss while apple usually sells them for a massive profit. You have no clue what you are talking about. If the PS3 was an apple product it would cost $400 dollars for the base model .

If there was such a thing as a playstation division

Syn_Valence

Yea people seem to be confused that there is no such thing as the Playstation division its the Consumer Electronic divsion which houses Playstaiton, TV's , camcorders , laptops and smartphones. The 2.8 billion is not from the actualy playstaiton.

Apple: Not interested.

Since Apple sucks....No. DarkOfKnight

[QUOTE="DarkOfKnight"]Since Apple sucks....No. AdmiralBison

There products are overpriced and full blown proof that products that sell the most are not always the best.

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="gamertylers"]I would object to that. I have a feeling they would start making you buy proprietary parts, while overcharging just like they do with everything they make.AM-Gamer

Sony usually sells there products for a loss while apple usually sells them for a massive profit. You have no clue what you are talking about. If the PS3 was an apple product it would cost $400 dollars for the base model .

As a customer, it matters two hoots to me whether the company itself sells its products at profit or loss. It matters how much I'm being asked to pay. They ask me to pay $599 for a console. They ask me to pay $249 for a handheld, plus at least $30 more for the Memory Cards (which are proprietary). They charge $50 for handheld games. They, as far as I am concerned, overprice their products. End of discussion.

[QUOTE="Syn_Valence"]

If there was such a thing as a playstation division

AM-Gamer

Yea people seem to be confused that there is no such thing as the Playstation division its the Consumer Electronic divsion which houses Playstaiton, TV's , camcorders , laptops and smartphones. The 2.8 billion is not from the actualy playstaiton.

that has been explained countless of times yet sheeps and lemmings continue beating a dead horse. It seems they are lacking on ammunition, so they ignore realty.

If apple owned playstation we'd be up to PS10 in this one gen alone. And there would be minor differences between each model.

[QUOTE="AM-Gamer"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]So just like Sony is right now?charizard1605

Sony usually sells there products for a loss while apple usually sells them for a massive profit. You have no clue what you are talking about. If the PS3 was an apple product it would cost $400 dollars for the base model .

As a customer, it matters two hoots to me whether the company itself sells its products at profit or loss. It matters how much I'm being asked to pay. They ask me to pay $599 for a console. They ask me to pay $249 for a handheld, plus at least $30 more for the Memory Cards (which are proprietary). They charge $50 for handheld games. They, as far as I am concerned, overprice their products. End of discussion.

Yet it cost them $850 to produce each model at launch . If apple were to sell the Ps3 at launch it would have had a price tag of over $1000 . If you think the Vita is overpriced then what the hell is the I pad? A $300 vita with a $100 dollar memory card has a retail price of $400. A 32gig New I pad goes for about $730 and still isnt as capable of playing the quality of games you get ont he vita. $50 dollar game is overpriced? Then go play your $4 I pad apps If you cant see the quality diffrence theres no hope for you and you need to get a new hobby. You should actually look into what you are buying . The vita which is planned to have a 5 year life span that cost less then a tablet that has a 1 year life span seems to be an outstanding value to me. End of discussion.

If apple owned playstation we'd be up to PS10 in this one gen alone. And there would be minor differences between each model.

FashionFreak

LMAO so true.

PS3 Slim 160 GB would cost $400. 320 GB for $500. Each game would cost $1-$10. Low prices means every game would have dirt cheap budgets.

Bascially a casual console worse than wii.

Quite a few of us have thought this for years...are you musicalmac's Alt account? That way you can have some fun without having to worry about your moderator reputation (what's left of it anyways). The anti playstation sentiment in every post and thread, pro 360 and Apple vibe, the pro Netflix, anti Blu-Ray aura, the subtle trolling, the basic and blunt, near-empty posts, the vocaculary...it all fits, and for years.

As far as the topic, I don't care what Apple does. Whatever happens, happens. They would presumably jack the price up on hardware, but also do great in sales....but since I don't care about sales, it would be about the games for me, like always.

Since ps3 has no gaems, and apple can't play games, it sounds like it would work.

Ultimately, I may not like sony, but I do find apple to be a more moneygrabbing company with terrible hardware and software. Apple tends to be extremely douche-y about what they put on their devices, with all their, "we tell you what you want" which makes me hate them even more. That and the exorbitant prices on their hardware, hell you though $599 was expensive? prepare for twice that with crapple selling the ps4. Either way, I think it's in everyone's best interests apart from apple, for apple to not buy playstation.

[QUOTE="AdmiralBison"][QUOTE="DarkOfKnight"]Since Apple sucks....No. AM-Gamer

There products are overpriced and full blown proof that products that sell the most are not always the best.

[QUOTE="AdmiralBison"][QUOTE="DarkOfKnight"]Since Apple sucks....No. AM-Gamer

There products are overpriced and full blown proof that products that sell the most are not always the best.

A $700 annual console release would be awesome! :D

[QUOTE="FashionFreak"]

If apple owned playstation we'd be up to PS10 in this one gen alone. And there would be minor differences between each model.

AM-Gamer

LMAO so true.

[QUOTE="AM-Gamer"]

[QUOTE="AdmiralBison"] Maybe, but there the ones not sucking at the moment hence this hypothetical thread.DarkOfKnight

There products are overpriced and full blown proof that products that sell the most are not always the best.

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]

[QUOTE="AM-Gamer"]

Sony usually sells there products for a loss while apple usually sells them for a massive profit. You have no clue what you are talking about. If the PS3 was an apple product it would cost $400 dollars for the base model .

AM-Gamer

As a customer, it matters two hoots to me whether the company itself sells its products at profit or loss. It matters how much I'm being asked to pay. They ask me to pay $599 for a console. They ask me to pay $249 for a handheld, plus at least $30 more for the Memory Cards (which are proprietary). They charge $50 for handheld games. They, as far as I am concerned, overprice their products. End of discussion.

Yet it cost them $850 to produce each model at launch . If apple were to sell the Ps3 at launch it would have had a price tag of over $1000 . If you think the Vita is overpriced then what the hell is the I pad? A $300 vita with a $100 dollar memory card has a retail price of $400. A 32gig New I pad goes for about $730 and still isnt as capable of playing the quality of games you get ont he vita. $50 dollar game is overpriced? Then go play your $4 I pad apps If you cant see the quality diffrence theres no hope for you and you need to get a new hobby. You should actually look into what you are buying . The vita which is planned to have a 5 year life span that cost less then a tablet that has a 1 year life span seems to be an outstanding value to me. End of discussion.

[QUOTE="DarkOfKnight"][QUOTE="AM-Gamer"]

There products are overpriced and full blown proof that products that sell the most are not always the best.

AdmiralBison

[QUOTE="AM-Gamer"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"] Except the PS3 already cost $500 at launch for the base model.

As a customer, it matters two hoots to me whether the company itself sells its products at profit or loss. It matters how much I'm being asked to pay. They ask me to pay $599 for a console. They ask me to pay $249 for a handheld, plus at least $30 more for the Memory Cards (which are proprietary). They charge $50 for handheld games. They, as far as I am concerned, overprice their products. End of discussion.

charizard1605

Yet it cost them $850 to produce each model at launch . If apple were to sell the Ps3 at launch it would have had a price tag of over $1000 . If you think the Vita is overpriced then what the hell is the I pad? A $300 vita with a $100 dollar memory card has a retail price of $400. A 32gig New I pad goes for about $730 and still isnt as capable of playing the quality of games you get ont he vita. $50 dollar game is overpriced? Then go play your $4 I pad apps If you cant see the quality diffrence theres no hope for you and you need to get a new hobby. You should actually look into what you are buying . The vita which is planned to have a 5 year life span that cost less then a tablet that has a 1 year life span seems to be an outstanding value to me. End of discussion.

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="AM-Gamer"]

Yet it cost them $850 to produce each model at launch . If apple were to sell the Ps3 at launch it would have had a price tag of over $1000 . If you think the Vita is overpriced then what the hell is the I pad? A $300 vita with a $100 dollar memory card has a retail price of $400. A 32gig New I pad goes for about $730 and still isnt as capable of playing the quality of games you get ont he vita. $50 dollar game is overpriced? Then go play your $4 I pad apps If you cant see the quality diffrence theres no hope for you and you need to get a new hobby. You should actually look into what you are buying . The vita which is planned to have a 5 year life span that cost less then a tablet that has a 1 year life span seems to be an outstanding value to me. End of discussion.

DarkOfKnight

[QUOTE="AdmiralBison"][QUOTE="DarkOfKnight"]This. Apple = over priced garbage. They survive on a brand name, and that is changing fast.DarkOfKnight

LOL.

Sony is losing ground with the PS Vita and the PSP is pretty much aging is the only one holding the mantle for their handheld games.

How many lossess are Sony going through in their other divisions and I don't recall Apple suffering a $4 billion loss recently, in fact it was the opposite they have like what $90 billion in cash?!?!?

Hey, I don't mind arrogance if you have the skills, products or merits to back them up but Sony are eating humble pie and it's fanboys are still acting as though it's 2001 and not 2012.

Sony had heaps of Shoddy PS2s with DREs

Apple had problems with their antennae on the iPhone 4.

The Xbox360 had RRO'd.

It's fair game to criticize faulty hardware, why should Sony be an exception?

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="AM-Gamer"]

Yet it cost them $850 to produce each model at launch . If apple were to sell the Ps3 at launch it would have had a price tag of over $1000 . If you think the Vita is overpriced then what the hell is the I pad? A $300 vita with a $100 dollar memory card has a retail price of $400. A 32gig New I pad goes for about $730 and still isnt as capable of playing the quality of games you get ont he vita. $50 dollar game is overpriced? Then go play your $4 I pad apps If you cant see the quality diffrence theres no hope for you and you need to get a new hobby. You should actually look into what you are buying . The vita which is planned to have a 5 year life span that cost less then a tablet that has a 1 year life span seems to be an outstanding value to me. End of discussion.

DarkOfKnight

whatever dude,

This desperate excuse reminds of Ken Kutaragi mentioning along the lines "It's good not many people buy the PS3 as it is expensive for us to make..."

so if it's price people care about could you explain why a lot of Apple's products sell so well? Or do people prefer to just pay out of the butt when it comes to Apple, but not Sony?

Apple console would cost $900 at launch

Apple console would cost $900 at launch

FashionFreak

and still sell in the millions. Better Hardware, slicker design, better content delivery, aesthetics, ease of use..

Sony can't do this, doesn't matter how many Giant crabs they show.

Next generation will start with out them.

started charging for onlineMystery_Writer

Hmm, Cows with a bad case of the Worms ? :twisted:

Anyhoo, not gonna happen captain. :P

[QUOTE="AM-Gamer"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]So just like Sony is right now?charizard1605

Sony usually sells there products for a loss while apple usually sells them for a massive profit. You have no clue what you are talking about. If the PS3 was an apple product it would cost $400 dollars for the base model .

As a customer, it matters two hoots to me whether the company itself sells its products at profit or loss. It matters how much I'm being asked to pay. They ask me to pay $599 for a console. They ask me to pay $249 for a handheld, plus at least $30 more for the Memory Cards (which are proprietary). They charge $50 for handheld games. They, as far as I am concerned, overprice their products. End of discussion.

IF This happened:

If Apple gained access to factories/employees, they would probably shut them down along with the workforce, before giving Foxconn a call about extra labor.

Foxconn manufacturers, says the BOM(with transportation fees included) comes out to around 200 ish, Apple will charge something around 400 for it. There are VERY few things in the Apple system that are free, so I'm sure most people won't blink an eye when they get another bill for another service, or hell even have a problem with paying for it if it's mandatory.

Most thins I buy hardware wise are Samsung, Apple, Sony, or Nintendo. Yes I like Apple deal with it. If all they did was charge a little more I would be fine with it, but If they tried to app-store it up and casualize it then noooo.But otherwise they have very nice hardware just as sony does Btw strongdeadlift, could be wrong but doesn't playststion make up less then 50% of sony at the moment?

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]

[QUOTE="AM-Gamer"]

Sony usually sells there products for a loss while apple usually sells them for a massive profit. You have no clue what you are talking about. If the PS3 was an apple product it would cost $400 dollars for the base model .

AM-Gamer

As a customer, it matters two hoots to me whether the company itself sells its products at profit or loss. It matters how much I'm being asked to pay. They ask me to pay $599 for a console. They ask me to pay $249 for a handheld, plus at least $30 more for the Memory Cards (which are proprietary). They charge $50 for handheld games. They, as far as I am concerned, overprice their products. End of discussion.

Yet it cost them $850 to produce each model at launch . If apple were to sell the Ps3 at launch it would have had a price tag of over $1000 . If you think the Vita is overpriced then what the hell is the I pad? A $300 vita with a $100 dollar memory card has a retail price of $400. A 32gig New I pad goes for about $730 and still isnt as capable of playing the quality of games you get ont he vita. $50 dollar game is overpriced? Then go play your $4 I pad apps If you cant see the quality diffrence theres no hope for you and you need to get a new hobby. You should actually look into what you are buying . The vita which is planned to have a 5 year life span that cost less then a tablet that has a 1 year life span seems to be an outstanding value to me. End of discussion.

[QUOTE="AM-Gamer"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]So just like Sony is right now?charizard1605

Sony usually sells there products for a loss while apple usually sells them for a massive profit. You have no clue what you are talking about. If the PS3 was an apple product it would cost $400 dollars for the base model .

As a customer, it matters two hoots to me whether the company itself sells its products at profit or loss. It matters how much I'm being asked to pay. They ask me to pay $599 for a console. They ask me to pay $249 for a handheld, plus at least $30 more for the Memory Cards (which are proprietary). They charge $50 for handheld games. They, as far as I am concerned, overprice their products. End of discussion.

I like Apple but them buying the PS division I would not approve of.

There products are overpriced and full blown proof that products that sell the most are not always the best.

AM-Gamer

"It seems to me that there is a group of people who believe that all markets eventually commoditize and everyone will be satisfied with sub-standard products as long as the prices are lower. Not coincidentally, these people also tend to write sub-standard analysis of Apple." - src