Dille Talks PLAYSTATION 3: Life Span, Firmware Updates, & More

Peter Dile, Vice President of Marketing for Sony Computer Entertainment, sat down with Game Informer to talk about PLAYSTATION 3 exclusives, the blu-ray format, and their plans for 2008.

They first talk about competition between Microsoft & Nintendo. He says there is no better time than now to be a gamer, but "if you want the most technologically advanced gaming system that will stand the test of time for the next 10 years and comes with a free online gaming service, then the PS3 is a perfect choice."

He goes on to describe the console itself, saying the "continually expanding features of the free PlayStation Network makes PlayStation 3 the best choice on the market". How they've proven their 10 year system lifecycle. There are more than 160 games for the PLAYSTATION 3 (really?) with 19 exclusives.

He spoke of the DUALSHOCK 3, saying it's not included with the systems because they want to make enough of them to meet the popular demand.

He goes on to talk about the PLAYSTATION 3 firmware updates. He speaks on in-game XMB access, saying its an important features the consumers want, and they listen to what we want. They are working hard on addressing the feature, as well as expanding the other features of the PLAYSTATION 3. He finishes his firmware talk buy telling us some new enhancements are coming "very soon".

On the 2008 exclusives, Dille says "everyone knows we have an amazingly broad and AAA heavy line up from not only our first party studios with Killzone, Gran Turismo, Little Big Planet, but also AAA exclusive titles from our 3rd party partners as well with titles like Metal Gear Solid 4, Final Fantasy, Haze and many other genre defining games that you will only find on PlayStation 3."

His new year resoultion is to continue to bring us fans amazing new gaming experiences and provide the PLAYSTATION 3 with a variety of new games.

[Via Game Informer]