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Shuhei Yoshida, former head of Sony Interactive Entertainment's Worldwide Studios, recounts two particularly daunting moments in his PlayStation career, both orchestrated by competitors Nintendo and Xbox.
In a MinnMax interview, Yoshida described the Xbox 360's one-year head start on the PlayStation 3 as incredibly unsettling. The potential loss of early adopters to the next-gen gaming experience posed a significant threat.
However, Yoshida pinpointed Nintendo's announcement of Monster Hunter 4's 3DS exclusivity as the most shocking competitive move. This was particularly alarming given Monster Hunter's immense success on the PlayStation Portable, where it boasted two exclusive titles. The surprise was compounded by Nintendo's simultaneous $100 price drop on the 3DS, undercutting the PlayStation Vita.
"After launch, both the Nintendo 3DS and Vita were priced at $250, but then they dropped the 3DS price by $100," Yoshida recalled. "I was stunned. And then the announcement of the biggest game... The biggest game on PSP was Monster Hunter, and it was going to be a Nintendo 3DS exclusive. That was a huge shock."
Yoshida's retirement in January, after over three decades with Sony, has afforded him the opportunity to share such previously undisclosed insights. He's also shared his perspectives on Sony's live service strategy and the lack of a Bloodborne remake or sequel.
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