That and ”introducing a subscription model” to online services, possibly, like the PlayStation Network. Firmware update will allow 3D games.
”All PS3 units will be firmware upgradeable to 3D,” read a Sony presentation to investors, reports Shacknews. They dished on plans to ”release 3D games in line with Sony’s 3D strategy.” Sony’s next fiscal runs from April 1st, 2010 to March 31st, 2011.
A return to profitability can be achieved by expanding ”hardware software/sales and enrichment of PlayStation Network services”, paired with ”cost reduction and other measures” naturally. Will PlayStation Network go the way of Xbox Live?
”In the online area, we are studying the possibility of introducing a subscription model, offering premium content and services, in addition to the current free services,” said Sony’s Kaz Hirai, reports Destructoid.
This apparently means a two tier system for users on PSN, much like Silver and Gold for Xbox Live, but multiplayer is said to remain a free service for PS3 gamers. What do you think of Sony’s big brain ideas for getting some money next fiscal, videogamer?
