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Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 18:34 BST

Sony: allowing used games on PS4 “creates value”

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SCEA CEO Jack Tretton told Bloomberg during E3 that Sony’s PS4 was built to “appeal to consumers,” worldwide and the ability to sell, share or trade disc-based games adds to the value of a console.

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Tue, Jun 11, 2013 | 23:16 BST

The Last Guardian: Sony retracts “on hiatus” comment

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SCE Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida has said that it’s “misleading” to describe The Last Guardian as “on hiatus”, as it’s still in active development.

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Tue, Jun 11, 2013 | 20:22 BST

Sony reiterates any DRM on used games will be left up to the publisher

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While PS4 itself won’t block pre-owned games, Sony has said any DRM is up to publishers, a sentiment which has been said before, but is back on topic today due to remarks made by SCEA boss Jack Tretton to GTTV. Sony has since issued at statement saying that any third-party DRM implemented on PS4 by publishers refers to playing used games online only.

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Tue, Jun 11, 2013 | 04:41 BST

PS4 no restrictions on used games and no online connection required

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SCEA boss Jack Tretton took the stage at the Sony E3 press conference to state that PS4 will play used games; will allow trades; no was authentication required; and no check ins every 24-hours were required either.

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Tue, Jun 11, 2013 | 06:12 BST

Vita is just getting started, The Walking Dead: 400 Days bundle announced

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Vita is just beginning its lifecycle, said Sony’s Jack Tretton just before he said The Walking Dead: 400 Days would be heading to Vita.

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Tue, Feb 26, 2013 | 00:01 GMT

PS4 to be playable at consumer events during 2013

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Sony Computer Entertainment American boss Jack Tretton has promised consumers will be able to go hands-on with the PlayStation 4 throughout the year.

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Fri, Feb 22, 2013 | 17:55 GMT

PS4 – Tretton expects titles to cost $60 max

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SCEA CEO Jack Tretton has said titles for PS4 will likely max out at the $60 mark.

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Mon, Sep 24, 2012 | 11:11 BST

Dust 514 coming out ‘next month’, says Sony exec

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Dust 514 could be heading for an October release, according to a potential slip-up by Sony Computer Entertainment America President and CEO Jack Tretton.

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Fri, Aug 10, 2012 | 19:53 BST

Vita sales “an acceptable number,” says PlayStation US head

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President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America Jack Tretton has said that he finds current sales figures for the PlayStation Vita “acceptable.”

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Wed, Jun 06, 2012 | 18:30 BST

Sony on going first next-gen: “It’s about being the best”

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It’s not about going first in the next-gen cycle, according to SCEA boss Jack Tretton, but rather just to be “the best”.

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Tue, Jun 05, 2012 | 05:06 BST

Hulu Plus and Crackle apps arriving on Vita “soon”

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Sony has announced that video streaming services Hulu Plus and Crackle are coming to the PlayStation Vita in the near future.

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Tue, Jun 05, 2012 | 04:23 BST

PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale: New players, cross-platform play

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SCEA president and CEO Jack Tretton has confirmed that PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale will feature cross-platform play between PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 3 consoles.

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Mon, May 14, 2012 | 03:22 BST

Report – Sony US boss opposed to used games blocking tech

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Industry analyst Michael Pachter has said Sony executive Jack Tretton isn’t keen on ending the used games trade through technological means.

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Wed, Feb 22, 2012 | 02:26 GMT

Sony: US Vita pre-orders indicate “very, very positive” sales

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On the eve of the console’s launch, Sony is confident in the Vita’s sales performance, and dismissive of critics’ concerns over Japanese sales figures.

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Sat, Feb 18, 2012 | 18:38 GMT

Vita midnight launch events being held at Sony Stores in the US

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Sony has announced it will be hosting midnight launch events for Vita at Sony Stores in the US.

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Fri, Feb 17, 2012 | 04:28 GMT

Sony boss would be “very distracted” by PS4 announce

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SCE America president and CEO Jack Tretton doesn’t want to make any new hardware announcements this year.

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Thu, Oct 20, 2011 | 06:32 BST

PS Vita given western Feb 22 launch, UK pricing confirmed

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Sony has announced western date and price details for its new handheld, Vita – but given no indication of launch line-ups or 3G data pricing.

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Fri, Oct 07, 2011 | 15:53 BST

Tretton: Vita data caps to “probably” be based on the 3G partner and the plan

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SCEA’s Jack Tretton has said 3G Vita data caps on downloads will probably be “based on the partner and the amount of data that they’re going to allow to be fed based on the plan.”

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Mon, Jun 20, 2011 | 02:43 BST

Tretton to Nintendo: “Welcome to the party”

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SCE America boss Jack Tretton has said the Wii U isn’t a threat to the PlayStation 3, and commented on the unlikelihood of a PlayStation 4 any time soon.

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Tue, Jun 14, 2011 | 15:55 BST

Tretton: PSN hack was “wake-up call,” 90% of users returned

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SCEA CEO Jack Tretton has admitted the recent hack attack on PlayStation Network gave the company a “wakeup call.”

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