Sony's online service based on where their "core competence lies"

Kazuo Hirai of Sony has said their new online service ambition, set for next year, highlights their varied offerings of hardware and content.

Electronics, gaming, music and movies - it’s that combo that’s ”not seen anywhere else.” This online service plans to connect all Sony devices.

”That’s the kind of combination that I think is not seen anywhere else,” executive VP Hirai-san told Japan Today. “That I think is where our core competence lies, and that’s a differentiator for Sony.” An all encompassing online service for Sony products.

“I understand what Sony is trying to do, and that’s the best way to showcase its strengths,” said Kazuharu Miura, Daiwa Securities SMBC analyst. “But whether that will really get people to buy a Sony camera or a Vaio computer all depends on what Sony does with the online service.” Sony wants a return to profitability by next year’s fiscal end.

Could this super network for Sony devices sway you to go with them? Already there’s talk of the PlayStation Network possibly employing a subscription system for premium services, so will this online network for Sony products be free to use?

Source: VideoGamer.com