Jack Tretton gives up a PS4 so someone can buy one.

http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/16/5215634/sonys-tretton-says-he-gave-up-his-ps4-so-someone-could-buy-one

President of Sony Computer Entertainment America Jack Tretton passed on receiving a PlayStation 4 from his company so a prepared consumer could purchase it, according to the latest PlayStation Blogcast.

During the podcast, Tretton expressed that he would rather see a consumer prepared to purchase the console receive one than accepting one himself.

"It breaks my heart if somebody's got $400 in hand and they want a PS4 but we can't sell them one," he said around 45 minutes into the recording. In response to a "shut up and take my money" comment from a host, Tretton replied that he didn't have a PS4 himself yet because of this sentiment.

"Yeah, well, to that point, I don't have one yet because I'm like 'No, sell it,'" he said.

"AND IF You fine one on shelves I Will pay you $1200 dollars!!!!"

Ok he did not say that... Yet...

Great publicity... Yeah.

saint tretton

Confirmed, president of sony doesn't want a PS4, he brought an xbox one ;)

(that is a joke, no need to take it seriously and flame)

Live, Love and Learn in ACTION there boys. We are humbled Sony.

Whats the rush????? there are no games

Like he would play it anyway. lol

I'm supposed to believe he doesn't have one and had to buy it at retail with his own money? LMAO

Like a boss. #SDC

this is why Sony are the best!

It's really cool to give away the only PS4 he will ever have the chance of getting. * sarcasm smiley.*

What is this bullshit? He's the president of the company, he can get one when ever he wants and he's had access to the PS4 since it's development started. It's not like he's really giving anything up.

This is scraping the bottom of the barrel fan base pandering.

Cut it out Jack, you're better than this. If it was a dude that worked in the mailroom that did this it'd be a hell of a lot impressive.

What a saint. Thank you Jack, you are the leader we deserve.

... Do people actually buy this shameless self promotion bs?

I am baffled.

Sony is just on another level on customer service. Thank you Sony. Now please restock PS4's so I can buy one for x-mas.

Good guy Jack

So, if Jack Tretton doesn't want a PS4, then why should I buy one?

Even Jack knows it has no games. Jack belongs to the PC master race and doesn't want a PS4 because it's exclusive library sucks atm.

Loving humble sony.

Tretton is one of the slimmiest, low down, PoS figures in modern day business. He would kill his own grandmother to get a cheap sale.

lol, talking about a meltdown

Translation spin for 'I just don't play games and didn't give a shit, let me reword this… my dear consumers'.

This bs is going to make me throw up.

"It breaks my heart" what a twat.

He's probably at home PC gaming that's why while thinking "TCHBFO"

The sick freak sounds like a slimy used car salesmen.

@Sweenix: oh hi Sween! How are you on this super joy joy day?

Dude still owes me money from the PS3 launch and I'm not gonna forget it. I may have to come at him like Riley did Santa on the Boondocks. "Pay what you owe, Jack Trenton!".

Dat LIve, Love, and Learn philosophy at work. #SDC

this is just for PR how naive can you guys be he can just tell them to have one delivered to his hour

the sodium levels in this thread are too high

thats exactly the kind of bs console kids love to hear from their overlords.

thanks for posting a Sony ad in our forum

The truly meaningful sentiment would be sorting out the production and distribution of this snorefest of a console so people could actually purchase it in store before christmas. Priorities Mr Tretton. This cheeseball story might massage the ago's of a few fanboys who already own the console or plan to buy one in the new year when supply finally exceeds demand but will do little to satisfy those unable to buy a PS4 now.

LOL that's a funny. "I would rather my company get $400 than get a free PS4 myself"

Thank you Jack for showing us gamers what it truly means to have a kind heart. God bless you and God bless Sony.

Wow Jack is a great guy

Can't believe you fucking idiots believe this bullshit. His kids were already playing on the PS4 way before the release date, lol. As if the president of Sony hasn't already got one.

Jack probably has five already.